Louisiana CLE - Trial Skills Courses

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  • Federal Court Fact Depositions: Strategy, Preparation, and Practice

    This CLE course provides a practical overview of conducting and defending fact depositions in federal civil litigation under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The program focuses on the role of depositions in the discovery process, key procedural rules governing deposition practice (including Rules 26, 30, 32, and 45), and the strategic considerations attorneys must evaluate when preparing witnesses, taking testimony, or defending depositions. Participants will also review common o... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Medical Malpractice Litigation: Plaintiff, Defense & Expert Perspectives

    This CLE program provides a practical, litigation-focused overview of medical malpractice cases from both plaintiff and defense perspectives, with an emphasis on building and challenging claims through records, standards of care, and expert testimony. Attendees will learn how to effectively request and analyze medical records, including electronically stored information (ESI) and EMR audit trails, to uncover critical metadata and case-defining facts. The program then explores t... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • From Screen to Courtroom: Practical Trial Lessons for Litigators from Film

    This CLE program explores what litigators can learn from film, using carefully selected movie scenes to highlight practical lessons for trial practice. Through six films and seven core subject areas—plus an additional segment featuring notable omissions—participants will examine how cinematic depictions, while dramatized, often reflect real-world litigation dynamics and strategic considerations. The program invites attendees to revisit familiar movies with a more analytical lens, uncove... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Strategic Pretrial Litigation in Criminal Defense

    In criminal defense practice, pretrial litigation and motion practice are often more limited than in the civil arena. Nevertheless, there are critical pretrial opportunities that can be leveraged not only to address substantive legal issues and preserve arguments for appeal, but also to create strategic advantages for the defense. This CLE program explores a more nuanced and strategic approach to pretrial litigation in criminal cases. It emphasizes that success is not solely defined by... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • The Law of Self-Defense and Defense of Others: The Daniel Penny Prosecution

    This CLE course provides an in-depth examination of the case People v. Daniel Penny, covering the legal, procedural, and strategic dimensions of one of the most high-profile recent criminal cases. Participants will explore the background of the defendant and the victim, the unfolding of the subway incident, and the role of viral media in shaping public perception and legal strategy. The course will also examine the defense’s approach to pre-trial planning, trial preparation, jury selec... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • "So, Do I Have to Go to Jail?” Ethical Considerations for Prosecutors and Defense Counsel at Sentencing

    "So, do I have to go to jail?" This is perhaps the most impactful question a criminal defendant asks their defense lawyer, and perhaps the most impactful detail a prosecutor must consider. This course focuses on the ethical considerations and professional responsibilities that arise when addressing questions of incarceration. Asking whether someone would or could go to jail may inadvertently raise ethical challenges for both prosecutors and defense lawyers. In this course, we will review... More Info

    $50
    1Ethics Credit

  • The PI Lien Playbook: Legal, Ethical, and Practical Strategies

    This comprehensive, CLE course will delve into the complex legal frameworks and critical ethical duties surrounding the management of personal injury (PI) liens. Attendees will learn practical, advanced strategies for accurately identifying, effectively negotiating, and properly resolving medical (e.g., hospital, physician), governmental (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, VA), and other third-party liens. The presentation will focus on maximizing client recovery while strictly adhering to prof... More Info

    $100
    2.1Total Credits
    1 Ethics

  • False Claims Act: Civil & Criminal Strategies

    This CLE course will address the motivation behind the government bringing False Claims Act cases. It will explore the framework to successfully defend a case and position it for a beneficial settlement. The program will also cover how to best keep a civil matter from becoming a criminal matter and will discuss the framework that has been successfully used to secure not guilty verdicts in a criminal false claims trial. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Direct Examination of Expert Witnesses at Trial

    As the Supreme Court has noted, “expert evidence can be both powerful and quite misleading because of the difficulty in evaluating it.” Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharms., Inc., 509 U.S. 579, 595 (1993). “Indeed, no other kind of witness is free to opine about a complicated matter without any firsthand knowledge of the facts in the case, and based upon otherwise inadmissible hearsay[.]” United States v. Frazier, 387 F.3d 1244, 1260 (11th Cir. 2004). Harnessing expert testimony to make it “p... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • What Issues Should Attorneys Be Looking For In a DUI Case

    Driving under the influence (DUI) cases present a complex web of legal, procedural, and scientific issues that require careful analysis by defense counsel. This CLE program will equip attorneys with the tools to effectively spot key issues and develop strategic defenses in DUI matters. Topics Include: Identifying potential constitutional challenges Examining evidentiary concerns Scrutinizing field sobriety tests and breathalyzer results Evaluating law enforcement procedures... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

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