What Were They Thinking? Untold Stories From Courtroom X
Thursday, November 1, 2018 ~ Noon to 4pm
St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Regatta Room (Downstairs)

This is a trial seminar for lawyers without lawyers. Typical trial skill seminars involve lawyers  
explaining to other lawyers how to effectively try a case: techniques for voir dire, developing a 
theme, talking to the jury, and so on.  These seminars tell the tale from the lawyers’ point of view, 
only, and as such are missing a vital part of the story:  How are these techniques perceived by the 
end users – the judge and jury?  Hear first hand from judges and jurors about what works
and what doesn’t.  The seminar’s open discussion format will provide a unique opportunity to
talk  directly to judges and jury consultants and will address ethical issues surrounding
diversity on the jury. Don’t miss this chance to take your trial skills to the next level!  

Presented by the Civil Trial Section/Chair Amy D. Boggs ~ Vice-Chair Scott W. Vieth 

4.0 hrs. General CLE Credit, including 1 hr. Ethics CLE pending

PROGRAM

11:45  -  12:00 PM Registration

11:45  -  12:00 PM Introductions/Luncheon

12:10  -  1:50 PM We’ve Seen It All, But This Takes the Cake ~ Perceptions of the Trial Lawyer from
                             the Bench - Judge Jack Day, Judge Lorraine M. Kelly, Judge Pamela A.M. Campbell,
                             court reporter Nathan Perkins, and practitioners Amy D. Boggs, Esq. and Scott W. Vieth, Esq.

1:50    -   2:10 PM Networking Break

2:10    -   3:00 PM Avoiding the Blank Stare: Effective Communication with Jurors from Educational,
                              Racial, Religious and Ethnically Diverse Backgrounds -  Melissa Loberg, Ph.D.

3:00    -   3:50 PM I Wish This Guy Would Stop Talking and Other Thoughts from the Jury Box 
                              Harvey A. Moore, Ph.D.

3:50    -   4:00 PM Q&A and Closing Remarks

Registration ~ Lunch Provided ~ Choose one when registering: Sliced Roast Turkey or Grilled Vegetable Plate

□ $85.00 St. Pete & Clw. Bar Members/Staff
□ $115.00 Non-Member Attorneys & Staff
□ $25.00 Law Students   

CLICK HERE to download a registration for or register on the link above.

 For more information on the Civil Trial Section contact Chair Amy Boggs