Webinar Replay

What actually goes on in our brains in a distracted world? Brains are primed to process incoming stimuli for survival – but not for today’s “wired” technological world of smartphones, email, and instant communications. With overwhelming amounts of information and distractions, it is hard to give focus to critical cognitive tasks. And, those distractions increase our stress and may increase depression and anxiety. We’ll discuss how to improve our competence as attorneys by better understanding how to conquer distractions, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve our communication and decision making. Read more

This program offers 1.5 participatory MCLE credit. You must register in advance to participate. Renowned trial lawyer James Brosnahan explains how he prepares for closing argument and shares practical advice that you can use to deliver better arguments in your own cases. Speaker: James Brosnahan Read more

Two appellate specialists will discuss brief-writing strategies and tactics including elements of style and writing, and how they apply to the strategy of brief writing.  Read more

This program will show you how to use trial presentation technology to improve every aspect of your trial advocacy. Read more

This program will provide direction and advice from three accomplished judges on the unwritten rules and best practices for courtroom conduct, communication with other counsel and the impact of your overall approach to the law practice and your community reputation. Read more

Top trial attorneys will share strategies, tactics and insights from their high-profile wins in 2015. Read more

The panel consists of a federal judge and two extremely knowledgeable advocates who will explain (1) what business records are; (2) what business records are not (and how to spot the issues); and (3) how to successfully get business records into evidence, including laying the foundation and responding to objections. Read more

This program will cover the obligations of attorneys under California Rule of Court 3-110 (duty to act competently) as they relate to substance abuse, examining the current case law and disciplinary procedures for violations. Read more

With the explosion of the #MeToo Movement, mandatory arbitration agreements, as they pertain to sexual harassment claims, have come under fierce attack and many companies are abandoning those agreements. Our panel of experts will discuss this phenomenon along with the pros and cons of arbitration and related topics such as the CEO diversity pledge. Read more

The Litigation Section’s Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame honoree Morgan Chu will explain how to win at trial by telling a compelling story so the jury will understand your case and return a verdict for your client. Read more