Improv for trial

Be prepared to be unprepared; learn to manage your fear of the unexpected

Brian Breiter
Joseph Limbaugh

From Issue: 2024 January

Humanizing the plaintiff in civil-rights trials

Whether it be a plaintiff with a criminal history, or issues with substance abuse, the jury’s perception is one that must be shaped from the inception of the case

Denisse O. Gastélum

From Issue: 2025 January

How to successfully try cases in federal court

Trying a case in federal court is nothing to be afraid of but you must know the rules, especially the judge’s “local, local rules”

Ashley M. Conlogue

From Issue: 2024 January

How to be an effective cross-examiner without trial experience

Cross-examination is about obtaining results and telling the story, not just impeaching the witness

Angel Carrazco, Jr.

From Issue: 2020 January

High-stakes speed run

How to try a big-exposure case in three and a half days. Hint: Keep the story simple and organized. Here are tools to help you do that.

Dustin Collier
Drew Teti

From Issue: 2025 January

Getting the jury fired up about your client getting fired

Developing and presenting trial themes in employment cases

Douglas N. Silverstein
Lauren Morrison

From Issue: 2022 April

Impactful use of trial and pre-trial technology

From deposition to trial, what to know and when to say no

Brian S. Kabateck
Marina Pacheco

From Issue: 2020 September

How to try cases on a budget

Practical tips for cutting costs while preserving the benefits of a trial

Lauren Wood

From Issue: 2025 March

How to deliver a mic-dropping closing argument

The human element of an employment case requires that you really connect with the jury

Rupert A. Byrdsong

From Issue: 2022 April

How legal staff best supports attorneys at trial

Trial is not a solo act, it requires a chorus of support

Rose Gutierrez

From Issue: 2018 January

Groucho Marx can make you a better lawyer

Groucho did something we should all hope to do: be brilliant and stay relevant

Gregory W. Alarcon

From Issue: 2019 July

Getting the jury fired up about your client getting fired

Developing and presenting trial themes in employment cases

Douglas N. Silverstein
Lauren Morrison

From Issue: 2024 October