CLE: Trial Practice Tips from Nevada's Experienced Criminal Practice Lawyers

This program is presented by
William S. Boyd School of Law
and Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice

This CLE has been approved for 2.0 CLE credits, including 0.5 ethics credits.

Experienced criminal practice attorneys will discuss common tips and pitfalls made by litigators in the following areas:

• Opening Statements
• Jury Selection
• Lay and Expert Witnesses/Competency
• Direct and Cross Examinations
• Closing Statements
• Ethical Considerations for the Criminal Practice Lawyer

3:00-4:30 p.m. Panelist Presentations

Moderator:
The Honorable Joe M. Bonaventure
Justice Court, Department 9
William S. Boyd School of Law, Class of 2001

Panelists:
David Schwartz
Adjunct Professor, William S. Boyd School of Law
Topic: Opening Statements

Scott Coffee
Clark County Defender’s Office
Topic: Jury Selection

Brian Abbington
Federal Public Defender’s Office
Topic: Lay and Expert Witnesses/Competency

Dominic P. Gentile

Gordon Silver Adjunct Professor, William S. Boyd School of Law
Topic: Direct and Cross Examinations

Christopher Lalli
Clark County District Attorney’s Office
Topics: Closing Statements and Ethical Considerations for the Criminal Practice Lawyer

4:40-5:00 p.m. Q&A Session

 

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March 11, 2011
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
BSL 110