Tennessee 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
$501General Credit -
Civil Trial Practice: Practical Trial Techniques, Evidentiary Strategy, and Courtroom Survival
This CLE course will provide a brief overview of practical trial techniques, with a particular emphasis on evidentiary strategy. It will focus on identifying the evidence needed to support your case, spotting potential evidentiary pitfalls in advance, and evaluating which evidence may do more harm than good. The presentation will be interspersed with amusing anecdotes to illustrate key trial practice lessons in a memorable and engaging way. More Info
$501General Credit -
The Human Side of Lawyering: Humor, Connection, and Credibility
Humor is often overlooked as a professional skill, yet it can be one of the most effective tools available to lawyers. Drawing on decades of experience representing clients in police and government misconduct litigation, personal injury matters, and criminal defense cases, this program explores how the thoughtful use of humor can strengthen advocacy, build credibility, and foster meaningful professional relationships. Through real-world examples from the courtroom, negotiations, deposit... More Info
$501General Credit -
Caught on the Cellphone: Using Cellphone Evidence in Court Proceedings
Cellphones have become an indispensable source of evidence in modern litigation. From text messages and photographs to audio and video recordings, attorneys increasingly rely on digital evidence to support claims and defenses across a wide range of cases. This CLE program examines the legal and practical issues surrounding the use of cellphone evidence in court, with a particular focus on authentication, admissibility, and privacy considerations. Participants will review the rules of ev... More Info
$501General Credit