Roadmap for the In-House Lawyer Whose Client is Going to Trial

Address

Webinar

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific

Cost

There is no cost to attend this program, however, registration is required.

As an in-house lawyer managing litigation, rarely are the stakes as high as when your company is about to go to trial. Since an approaching trial date can be daunting for even seasoned in-house counsel, Seyfarth’s National Trial Team has created this program with strategies and best practices to help you, as in-house counsel, ensure that your company and internal clients are prepared for trial.

In the next installment in Seyfarth’s Trial Education Series, experienced trial attorneys will provide a step-by-step guide to help you develop a comprehensive trial plan, manage your company’s trial strategy, and develop a true partnership with outside trial counsel.

Specifically, the panel will address:

Getting the attention of senior management
Keeping management appropriately informed
Identifying and managing trial risks
Working with the trial team
Facilitating information flow to trial counsel
Preparing corporate witnesses and representatives
Making strategic and tactical decisions during trial
Managing changes with the trial plan
Deciding whether and how to conduct a mock jury or focus group
Developing a plan for jury selection
Maximizing external and internal communications
Managing the interplay with insurance carriers
Incorporating cutting-edge trial graphics
Understanding courtroom decorum