Winning at Trial: A Practical Guide from Bench and Bar is a comprehensive guide written by twenty-one of America's top trial lawyers and judges, offering collective wisdom from their extensive experience in the courtroom and in the conference room. Whether you're a seasoned lawyer or a newcomer to the courtroom, this book dissects every critical aspect of trial work, equipping attorneys with the skills needed to succeed. This book includes chapters on these key topics, written by these esteemed members of the bench and bar:
Overview of the Trial Process: Denny Chin, Senior Judge on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and David Marriott, Latham & Watkins LLP.
Jury Selection: Judge Randy Wilson of Harris County, Texas and Brad Brian of Munger, Tolles & Olson.
Opening Statements: Claudia Wilken, Senior District Judge for the Northern District of California, and Morgan Chu, Irell & Manella LLP.
Direct Examination: Judge John F. Kness, United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, and Lauren A. Moskowitz of Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Cross-Examination: Judge Loretta A. Preska, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and Barry H. Berke, Gibson Dunn.
Closing Arguments: Judge Richard J. Sullivan, Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and Theodore V. Wells Jr. and Roberto Finzi of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.
Exhibits: Second Circuit Judge Joseph Bianco and Diane Sullivan, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.
Objections: Judge John Gleeson, Debevoise & Plimpton, and Michele A. Roberts, former District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Expert Witnesses: Judge Mark L. Wolf, Senior United States District Judge of the District of Massachusetts, and Bill Lee, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP.
Trial Ethics: Judge James Donato, United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and Enu A. Mainigi, of Williams & Connolly LLP.
Technology is changing the legal profession in many respects and trial preparation and execution are not exempt. From the use of artificial intelligence for research and when and how to use potential jurors and witness's social media presence, Winning At Trial: A Practical Guide from Bench and Bar includes the latest ethical and judicial rulings to ensure that today's trial lawyers are in compliance and use these tools most effectively.