2017 January

Arguing general damages to the jury

Discussing money with jurors using financial “anchors” that make sense to them

2017 January

Presenting the “unusually susceptible” plaintiff to a jury

A look at the eggshell-plaintiff doctrine and how it can be applied in a case with psychological injury

2017 January

Muffins with Mom

The work-life balance

2017 January

Gathering the evidence of general damages and selling it to the jury

Not all physical evidence should be introduced, and not all possible witnesses should be part of your case

2017 January

Non-ecomonic damages: from voir dire to closing argument

Often the most challenging damages to present at trial, here is a step-by-step guide leading up to your closing argument

2017 January

Life as a defense attorney and the transformation to representing plaintiffs

Finding the human element in the practice of tort law

Expert witness testimony at trial: Practice and procedure

The effective presentation of liability and damages through expert testimony and opinion

2017 January

Do’s and Don’ts of jury selection

No matter what your experience level, you can be effective in voir dire

2017 January

Women at work

Dealing with the conflict of being a mother in the courtroom

2017 January

Jury selection – the new paradigm

Have voir dire traditions become anachronisms? An argument for having a separate attorney conduct voir dire before you present your case

2017 January

Trial challenges

Some of California’s best trial lawyers lay out the preparation for and execution of your jury trial, whether it’s your first or your Fiftieth

CAALA’s Gala

Recognizing the past, looking to the future and learning to rely on one another

2017 January

On the shoulders of giants

Take no challenge alone

2017 January

Appellate Reports

Kesner v. Superior Court — The most comprehensive discussion of the analysis of legal duty in California negligence law, specifically as regards asbestos but applicable to all negligence claims where duty is an issue

2017 January

Looking forward to serving you in 2017!

Echeverria honored to serve as your new CAALA President

2017 January