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" Trying Your First Jury Trial: Lessons Learned "

Cameron Byrd (Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing, P.C.) presents this program for 1.5 hours of MCLE credit, no ethics, on Thursday, December 6 , 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. at Marathon Oil Tower .

A second-year lawyer first chaired a complex commercial jury trial with claims and counterclaims worth over $1 million – how did this happen? This presentation will address issues that arise (and surprise) when preparing for your first jury trial as first chair, including jury selection, witness preparation, presenting evidence, the jury charge, and closing argument.

" Five Star Counsel: Ethical Client Service Lessons for Lawyers "

John R. Strohmeyer (Strohmeyer Law PLLC) presents this program for 1.5 hours of MCLE credit, including 1.5 hours of ethics, on Friday, December 7 , 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at Heritage Plaza Ground Floor Conference Room .

Despite years of education, lawyers never get any formal service training on how to take care of clients. This seminar will go over the principles that 5-star hotels use to consistently deliver exceptional service and how lawyers can use those principles to improve both the quality and the efficiency of their client services.

No pre-registration is required. Written materials are available for up to $15. The CLE Department makes these written materials available after many of its seminars and institutes. If you would like to purchase written materials, please contact the CLE Department at (713) 759-1133 or email Ashley Gagnon Steininger . Written materials will be charged an 8.25% sales tax. Non-members may attend for a $50 fee that covers written materials.