SATURDAY 1/18/20

Telling the Story Through the Child Witness

Examination of cutting-edge research on child witness interviewing and testimony and actual and potential applications of FC 3042, EC 765(b) and CRC 5.250 to protect the child while eliciting truthful information.

Thomas D. Lyon, Ph.D., J.D.

Professor of Law and Psychology

USC Gould School of Law

The Honorable Amy Pellman

Los Angeles County Superior Court

SATURDAY 1/18/20

Arcs and Narrative: Using the Techniques of Screenwriters to Present Your Case

How the story is developed, structured and told.

David Hudgins, J.D.

Screenwriter and Showrunner

David Hudgins practiced law in Dallas, Texas before moving to Los Angeles, California to become a TV screenwriter in 2003. He began his career as a staff writer at Warner Brothers, and was nominated for the WGA Award for Best Dramatic Series the following year. David soon rose to the position of Supervising Producer, and up through the Hollywood ranks, serving in senior creative and producing capacities at numerous major studios. Currently, Hudgins is lending his knowledge of the screenwriting craft to law practitioners, and is a frequent guest speaker, moderator and panelist.

SATURDAY 1/18/20

2019 Case, Rule and Statute Review

The Honorable Shelley Kaufman

Los Angeles County Superior Court

SUNDAY 1/19/20

The Trial Lawyer's Guide to Understanding and Controlling Revelations

In depth analysis of what lawyers, witnesses, judges and neutrals communicate, consciously and uncounsciously, through the words and gestures they use. How to better discern truth, lies and prevarication; and how to use this knowledge to be a better litigator.

SUNDAY 1/19/20

Directing the Case in Writing

What makes certain briefs great? Is it the establishment of the theme, the use of tense, pronouns, metaphors, repetition? Explore indispensable writing techniques to present your story through briefs that seize the court's attention.

Ed Lintz, J.D.

Author and Writing Instructor

As a Stanford undergrad and Yale Literature Professor, Ed Lintz developed a lifelong passion for writing. When he started his legal career as a litigator at Kramer Levin, Ed learned quickly just how much hard work it takes to get final sign off from a supervisor that your document is ready to file. Ed’s mission is to help attorneys in their professional development as writers by identifying techniques to improve each stage a document goes through in the writing process until it is ready to file. In his workshops and individual attorney coaching, Ed applies his love of teaching writing to help attorneys develop as clearer and more persuasive writers.

SUNDAY 1/19/20

Myths and Fairy Tales, Telling the Story of the Blended Family

MONDAY 1/20/20

Stopping the Other Side's Story - Kennemur and Other Evidence Exclusions

Evan Itzkowitz, Esq.

AAML Fellow

MONDAY 1/20/20

From the Eyes of the Judges

Video demonstrations of courtroom activity, with the Judge making the call of what is effective and what is not.

Hon. Margo Lewis Hoy

Supervising Judge
(Effective 1/1/2020)

Family Law, San Diego

County Superior Court

The Honorable Lawrence Riff

Supervising Judge
(Effective 11/1/2019)

Family Law, Los Angeles

County Superior Court

The Honorable Theresa Traber

Los Angeles County

Superior Court

MONDAY 1/20/20

Telling the Story Ethically

An essential discussion of ethics, including Rules of Professional Conduct 3.3 and 4.1, and the ethical challenges trial lawyers encounter.

Kirsten Spira, Esq.

Litigation Partner, Jenner & Block

MONDAY 1/20/20

2019 Case, Rule and Statute Review: Family Law, Procedure and Evidence; Part Two

The Honorable Thomas Trent Lewis

Supervising, Family Law
(Retired effective 12/17/19)

Los Angeles County Superior Court

Hon. Sheila Prell Sonenshine, Ret.

Associate Justice
(Retired)

California Court of Appeal for the Second District