MASTERS IN TRIAL
Lessons from the Most-Watched Courtrooms in America
In this full-day clinic, trial lawyers will study the most-watched courtrooms in recent American legal history — from Depp v. Heard and the Alex Jones/Sandy Hook trial to the 2026 Afroman "Lemon Pound Cake" defamation verdict — to identify what separates masterful advocacy from costly mistakes. Drawing on two strong examples and two cautionary examples for each of seven trial phases (voir dire, opening statement, direct examination, cross examination of lay witnesses, cross examination of experts, closing argument, and depositions), participants will watch real courtroom footage and hear commentary from experienced trial lawyers on what worked, what failed, and why. Attorneys at every experience level will leave with concrete, immediately applicable techniques for building authentic jury connections, structuring compelling narratives, controlling witnesses under cross, and delivering closing arguments that move juries to act.
Cost:
$500 Single Registration
$450 Group Registration (3+ from same firm)
contact nicole@wa-abota.org for a group invoice
Registration fee includes 6.75 CLE credits, lunch, breaks, and a cocktail reception following the program for all attendees and speakers.
Location:
Rainier Club | 820 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
This program is available in-person only.
Agenda:
9am | Registration & Breakfast
9:30 – 9:45 AM | Welcome & Program Overview
9:45 – 10:45 AM | Voir Dire
10:45 - 11:00 AM | Break
11:00 – 12:00 PM | Opening Statement
12:00 - 12:30 PM | Lunch
12:30 - 2:00 PM | Direct Examination
2:00 - 3:00 PM | Cross Examination: Lay Witness
3:00 - 3:15 PM | Break
3:15 – 4:00 PM | Cross Examination: Expert Witness
4:00 – 4:45 PM | Closing Argument
4:45 – 5:00 PM | Wrap-Up & Evaluations
5:00 - 6:00 PM | Reception
(Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and reception included in registration fee)
Speakers:
Miranda Aye, Johnson Graffe Keay Moniz & Wick
Alice Brown, American Family Insurance
Steve Fogg, Corr Cronin
Ken Friedman, Friedman | Rubin
Tomás Gahan, PWRFL Law
Sims Osborn, Osborn Machler & Neff, PLLC
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