Class Action and Related Litigation Arising from Subprime Crisis
Originally published in Commercial & Business Litigation 10:1

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  Hot Practice: Bankruptcy Law Combines Litigation and Transactional Skills
Originally published in Student Lawyer 37:2

Bankruptcy law combines litigation and transactional work that touches many other areas of law. Download pdf of article here.

  Communicating With a Changing Audience—Or Audiences
Originally published in Bar Leader 33:4

Do you tailor your message depending on whom you’re trying to reach, what their interests are, and what medium you’re using? Here, a famous litigator and would-be minister advises on how to communicate with impact. Download pdf of article here.

  In Opening Argument, Tell Your Client’s Story
Originally published in The Brief 38:1

Getting the listener to see the story from your side is the objective of any persuasive opening argument. Two seasoned litigators offer steps to help you tell a story from your client’s perspective, draw in the jurors and enhance their retention, and empower them to reach a verdict in your client’s favor. Download pdf of article here.

  Litigator's Bookshelf: Trial Tactics
Originally published in Litigation 35:2

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  Ten Practical Tips for Making Your Case Appealable (or, How Not to Lose Your Appeal at Trial and When to Call in the Cavalry)
Originally published in Litigation 35:2

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  How to Tell a Judge He Screwed Up
By Robert W. Gettleman
Originally published in Litigation 32:4

Like all of us, judges sometimes make mistakes. Pointing out these mistakes can be crucial, whether the mistake is small or large, given that the duty and desire of a judge is to prevent a miscarriage of justice. What, then, is the best way to point out a judge's error in a productive and respectful manner? Useful advice on the subject is included, such as preparedness, the dos and doníts of sidebars, flexibility, and when and why to file a motion to reconsider. Download pdf of article here.

  Depositions from the Client's Perspective
By Jose Sariego
Originally published in Litigation 32:3

Sariego elaborates on the "how to depose" guidelines, presenting specific insights on how to help corporate clients prepare for a deposition. As in-house counsel, Sariego writes from the insider's perspective and provides tips on how to depose the corporate representative and general counsel. Download pdf of article here.

  Top Five Unanswered Privacy Questions for Lawyers
By Jay Cline
Originally published in The SciTech Lawyer 3:1

The judicial system makes decisions that shape and define the way we live, and the ambiguous territory of privacy is one area that begs for clearer definitions. There are legal questions that need to be answered in regard to privacy including: What is privacy? How should a breach of privacy be compensated? What is consent for use of personal information and when is it necessary? Society needs the help of lawyers to answer these new and important questions. Download pdf of article here.

  Judging Credibility
By John L. Kane
Originally published in Litigation 33:3

What factors influence what a judge or jury will find persuasive? How can lawyers enhance their own credibility in the courtroom and that of the experts and witnesses they put on the stand? Learn some important tips from one federal judge's approach to assessing the credibility of the witnesses, lawyers, and experts who appear before him. Download pdf of article here.

  Crafting a Closing Argument
By Linda L. Listrom
Originally published in Litigation 33:3

How can trial lawyers develop persuasive and effective closing arguments that will resonate with jurors? Here is a step-by-step guide to developing and organizing winning closing arguments that will give jurors all the tools they need to decide a case in your client's favor. Download pdf of article here.

  With Me, Not Without Me: How to Involve Children in Court
By Andrea Khoury
Originally published in Child Law Practice 26:3

What do you do when a child is in court to ensure her participation is as meaningful as possible? How do you use the child's participation to dig deeper into what you already know about the case? Children are a resource in child welfare legal cases and offer insights to aid decision making. By preparing for children's court involvement, making courtroom accommodations to ease children's experiences, and asking age-appropriate questions, lawyers and judges can help the child have a say in court and communicate information in their own words. Hearing directly from the child gives lawyers and judges a valuable perspective when making decisions about the child's placement and permanency, education, services, and other needs. Download pdf of article here.