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Experienced litigators know that the difference between winning and losing a case - both at the trial and appellate level - can be the ability to make and argue trial objections effectively. Making and arguing objections is stressful and requires not only thorough preparation but also quick thinking and composure.
This powerful program is designed to demonstrate proper and effective strategies and techniques for making and defending trial objections in a real world courtroom setting. Course Planner April Sampson has brought together a stellar faculty of experienced and successful South Carolina litigators who are going to be making and responding to objections during realistic mock opening statements, closing arguments, and direct and cross examinations. A trial judge will rule on each objection and a panel of experienced practitioners will discuss how they have handled similar situations in their own trials. Best of all, there will be plenty of opportunities for audience questions and interaction.
Seminar Agenda
Opening Remarks-Case Facts
April Sampson - Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office
Sandra Moser - Milling Law Firm, LLC
Pre-Trial and Jury Qualification Objections
Civil - Melissa G. Mosier - McWhirter Bellinger & Associates
J. Adam Ribock - McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC
Criminal - Lamar J. Fyall - Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office
JJ Shellenberg - Thad L. Myers, PA
Panel Discussion:
Byron E. Gipson - Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office
Theile B. McVey - Kassel McVey
Brook Andrews - U.S. Attorney's Office
Opening Objections
Criminal - Sara B. Bozarth - Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office
Tracy Pinnock - Fifth Circuit Public Defender's Office
Civil - Gregory B. Collins - Savage Royall & Sheheen
Jessica W. Laffitte - Gallivan White & Boyd, PA
Panel Discussion:
Byron E. Gipson
Theile B. McVey
Brook B. Andrews
Direct Objections
Civil- Melissa G. Mosier
J. Adam Ribock
Criminal - Lamar J. Fyall
JJ Shellenberg
Panel Discussion:
Byron E. Gipson
Theile B. McVey
Brook B. Andrews
Cross-Examination Objections
Criminal - Sara B. Bozarth
Raia J. Hirsch
Civil - Gregory B. Collins
Jessica W. Laffitte
Panel Discussion:
Byron E. Gipson
Theile B. McVey
Brook B. Andrews
Directed Verdict, Jury Charge and Closing Objections
Civil - Melissa G. Mosier
J. Adam Ribock
Criminal - Lamar J. Fyall
JJ Shellenberg
Panel Discussion:
Byron E. Gipson
Theile B. McVey
Brook B. Andrews
Ethics for Litigators
Barbara M. Seymour - Clawson & Staubes, LLC
Mandatory MCLE Credit Hours
This seminar qualifies for 5.6 MCLE credit hours, including up to 1.0 LEPR credit hour.
This seminar is a Basic to Intermediate level program.
Note: When submitting your compliance reports
to the SC Commission on CLE and Specialization, if you completed this in 2021, please use this course code: 211564ADO
Note: When submitting your compliance reports
to the SC Commission on CLE and Specialization, if you completed this in 2022, please use this course code: 223715ADO
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