The Art of Litigation:  A Trial Tactics CLE

August 1, 2014

Sponsored by the NCADA's Young Lawyers Committee

The NCADA Young Lawyers Committee is hosting a practical skills seminar that will feature experienced trial lawyers and members of the judiciary sharing tips and strategies for pre-trial motions, use of exhibits at trial, jury selection, and post-trial motions.   This practical skills program is sure to sharpen your trial skills and spark case winning strategies.

Seminar Highlights:

Preparing for Battle:  Pre-Trial Motions, Pre-Trial Briefs, and Motions in Limine
Alan M. Ruley, Bell Davis & Pitt, PA
Your trial strategies begin when a matter comes in!   

Waging War:  Jury Selection - From Voir Dire to Opening Statements
Thomas E. Harris, Harris, Creech, Ward & Blackerby, P.A., 
Picking the right jury is key to trial success - learn secrets from an expert trial lawyer!

Attack by Stratagem:  Use of Exhibits at Trial
Patrick M. Meacham, McGuireWoods LLP, Raleigh
Capture and keep the jury's attention using effective exhibits to tell your story!

Tactical Dispositions:  Post-Trial Motions - Panel Discussion
Justice Robert H. Edmunds, Jr., North Carolina Supreme Court
Judge Calvin E. Murphy, North Carolina Business Court, Retired
Elizabeth Brooks Scherer, Smith Moore Leatherwood, LLP
Gain insight from experienced trial and appellate jurists on best strategies for post-trial motions!

More Information

MCLE Credit Hours:  3.75 General Credit Hours (Pending NCSB Approval)

Registration fees:  
By July 25th:  $165 NCADA Member; $75 Paralegal Member; $265 Eligible Non-Member*
After July 25th:  $195 NCADA Member; $95 Paralegal Member; $295 Eligible Non-Member*

Accommodations:  A block of rooms has been reserved for Thursday evening, July 31st, at the Marriott Greensboro Downtown for $139 per night, single or double occupancy.  Please call the hotel directly at 336-379-8000 and ask for the NCADA Block for reservations.  This rate is available through July 17, 2014.  The Marriott is within walking distance of Elon Law School.  

*An eligible non-member is an attorney or paralegal who meets the practice requirements stated in the NCADA's Bylaws, Article III, Section 2.