Opening Arguments

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Opening arguments are arguably the most important part of your case. In this CLE program, learn case framing techniques to maximize the effectiveness of your opening argument. Specifically, Jaime Koziol Delaney will explain the case framing technique that involves the following elements:

  • Risks
  • Rules
  • Right Way
  • What Happened Here (Wrong Way)
  • Harms/Losses
  • Attacking Defense excuses
  • Damages

Jaime will use a case example to explain how she recently used the above model in a medical malpractice case.

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