ANATOMY OF A TRIAL
(Through a Lens)
Presented
byLightStream Communications
At
Church of the Redeemer 200 Pennswood Road
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.)
Accredited for Pennsylvania & New Jersey CLE:
4 Credits (3 Substantive, 1 Ethics)
(In accordance with the NJ CLE Regulations, please note that this program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 4 hours of total CLE credit. Of these, 1 qualifies as hours of credit for ethics/professionalism, and 0 qualify as hours of credit toward certificationfor newly admitted NJ attorneys in civil trial law, criminal trial law, workers compensation law and/or matrimonial law.)
Why You Should Attend
Enjoy a “cradle to grave” voyage through the stages of a jury trial as illustrated by some of the most memorable films ever made.
Philadelphia “Super Lawyer” Marc Weingarten, known for his superb trial skills, engaging manner and dry wit, will take us from voir dire
through verdict, illustrating his points along the way with entertaining and relevant clips from Hollywood films. Explore the ethics of several of the trial tactics illustrated and learn how to win at trial without
crossing an ethical “fine line”.
Faculty
Marc P. Weingarten is a senior partner in the Locks Law Firm in Philadelphia, PA. He is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, New York and Kentucky. Mr. Weingarten received his undergraduate degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1973, magna cum laude and received his Juris Doctor degree from the Villanova University School of Law in 1976. Mr. Weingarten has tried major jury trials to verdict in eight different states and has concentrated his practice in asbestos, pharmaceutical, product liability and class action litigation. Mr. Weingarten is a former Co-Chair of the International Practice Section of AAJ (formerly ATLA) and is a member of AAJ's International Relations Committee as well as its Board of Governors.
Mr. Weingarten is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has published several articles and one book chapter on various areas of complex litigation, in addition to making numerous presentations throughout the United States and the United Kingdom on those topics. He has chaired or co-chaired several national conferences on asbestos litigation, including three conferences in London on International Asbestos Litigation, and has twice been interviewed on BBC Radio Four on the Vioxx litigation. Mr. Weingarten also writes a continuing column on products liability for the PA Justice News, a publication of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice.
Mr. Weingarten is certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and has been awarded a Fellowship in the National College of Advocacy. In 2003, He was elected to membership in the American Law
Institute and has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer: Plaintiff Personal Injury, Product Liability every year from 2005 — 2012.
Marc has a beautiful wife, four wonderful sons, two exquisite daughters-in-law, three tiny grandchildren (Sophie, Eli and Asher) and consistently runs around his backhand.
Andrew DuPont has practiced law for over nine years, specializing in plaintiffs’ toxic torts (benzene, asbestos & others). He has won multiple seven figure recoveries for his clients. He is fluent in Portuguese and represents numerous plaintiffs from Brazilian and Lusophone communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. He has litigated cases across the country and has lectured to both plaintiffs’ and defense bars throughout the U.S. (on complex benzene litigation) and in Brazil (on the American legal system). He enjoys movies (though finds that his 9 year old daughter's near monopoly over the remote control at has significantly limited the scope of his viewings) and making wine.
Schedule “Anatomy of a Trial” April 23, 2013 I. Time Schedule A. 8:00 – 8:25 am: Registration B. 8:25 – 8:30 Introduction C. 8:30 – 10:00 Lecture D. 10:00 – 10:10 Break E. 10:15 – 11:45 Lecture F. 11:45- 11:55 Break G. 12:00 – 1:00 Lecture II. Miscellaneous
A. Cancellation Policy: Full credit will be given and can be carried forward for two years if LightStream is notified of the cancellation at least 24 hours prior to start of the scheduled seminar. “No shows” have one
opportunity to reschedule with a $25.00 reschedule fee.
B. Financial Hardship Policy: Financial Aid is available upon proof of financial hardship. Please call LightStream for details.
III. Registration
I. To pre-register and reserve a space, registration must be accompanied by payment in-full. Mail the enclosed registration form with check for payment. LightStream will send back confirmation if time permits. LightStream reserves the right to cancel classes, in which case the
cancellation policy will apply.
B. Walk-in registration is available if space permits. Please call LightStream prior to the class to avoid disappointment. A surcharge will be added for walk-in registrations.
Registration Form “Anatomy of a Trial”
April 23, 2013
Attorney ID# (required)___________________________________ Name__________________________________________________ Home Address___________________________________________ City____________________________________________________ State______________Zip___________________________________ Phone (day)______________________________________________ Fax #_____________________E-mail_________________________ PAYMENT:
Total No. of Credits: 4 (3 Substantive, 1 Ethics) Tuition: $150.00 (Registrations paid in-full on or before
February 1, 2013); $165.00 (Registrations received after February 1, 2013) $180.00 (Walk-ins)
Please make check payable to LightStream Communications. _____
REGISTER BY MAIL BY FORWARDING THIS COMPLETED FORM ALONG WITH YOUR CHECK TO:
LightStream Communications 821 Hagys Ford Road, Narberth, PA 19072
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