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How to Select a Jury: Demonstrations by Experienced Trial Lawyers 2024

Product ID: CA3679R
Presented By: State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE

Co-produced with the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates

Voir dire? Voila!

While you won’t win a case at voir dire, it’s certainly possible to lose one there. Selecting the ideal jury is a skill best learned through experience. That’s why, for more than 30 years, State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® has partnered with the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) to teach trial skills in a mock courtroom setting. How to Select a Jury: Demonstrations by Experienced Trial Lawyers is designed to showcase an array of voir dire styles and techniques employed by veteran trial lawyers.

You’ll witness jury selection in a dynamic mock trial format with Hon. Eugene A. Gasiorkiewicz presiding. Watch how attorneys for the plaintiff and defense handle jury selection using a variety of strategies and approaches. Gain first-hand insight as experienced practitioners describe their reasoning behind the questions they ask, the strikes they make, and why they may have done it all differently in another situation. Plus, you’ll have the rare opportunity to hear from the jury as they share their thoughts about the methods used and the questions asked by the attorneys.

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Pricing

Member $249.00

Non-Member $329.00

Credits

4 CLE

Date and Time

Friday, October 04, 202412:30 PM - 4:15 PM CT

Add to Calendar 10/4/2024 12:30:00 PM 10/4/2024 4:15:00 PM America/Chicago How to Select a Jury: Demonstrations by Experienced Trial Lawyers 2024

Co-produced with the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates

Voir dire? Voila!

While you won’t win a case at voir dire, it’s certainly possible to lose one there. Selecting the ideal jury is a skill best learned through experience. That’s why, for more than 30 years, State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® has partnered with the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) to teach trial skills in a mock courtroom setting. How to Select a Jury: Demonstrations by Experienced Trial Lawyers is designed to showcase an array of voir dire styles and techniques employed by veteran trial lawyers.

You’ll witness jury selection in a dynamic mock trial format with Hon. Eugene A. Gasiorkiewicz presiding. Watch how attorneys for the plaintiff and defense handle jury selection using a variety of strategies and approaches. Gain first-hand insight as experienced practitioners describe their reasoning behind the questions they ask, the strikes they make, and why they may have done it all differently in another situation. Plus, you’ll have the rare opportunity to hear from the jury as they share their thoughts about the methods used and the questions asked by the attorneys.

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Co-produced with the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates

Voir dire? Voila!

While you won’t win a case at voir dire, it’s certainly possible to lose one there. Selecting the ideal jury is a skill best learned through experience. That’s why, for more than 30 years, State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® has partnered with the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) to teach trial skills in a mock courtroom setting. How to Select a Jury: Demonstrations by Experienced Trial Lawyers is designed to showcase an array of voir dire styles and techniques employed by veteran trial lawyers.

You’ll witness jury selection in a dynamic mock trial format with Hon. Eugene A. Gasiorkiewicz presiding. Watch how attorneys for the plaintiff and defense handle jury selection using a variety of strategies and approaches. Gain first-hand insight as experienced practitioners describe their reasoning behind the questions they ask, the strikes they make, and why they may have done it all differently in another situation. Plus, you’ll have the rare opportunity to hear from the jury as they share their thoughts about the methods used and the questions asked by the attorneys.

Read More ↓

Program Chairs

Mark E. Larson
Gutglass, Erickson, Bonville & Larson, S.C.
Milwaukee

Steven L. Nelson
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Milwaukee

Edward J. Vopal
Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C.
Green Bay

Presiding Judge

Hon. Eugene A. Gasiorkiewicz
Racine County Circuit Court
Racine

Moderator

Michael P. Crooks
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Madison

For the Plaintiff

Daniel A. Rottier
Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C.
Madison

Kevin R. Martin
Martin Law Office S.C.
Oak Creek

For the Defendant

Terry E. Johnson
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Milwaukee

Amy F. Scholl
Coyne, Schultz, Becker & Bauer, S.C.
Madison

Panelists

Patrick W. Brennan
Crivello Nichols & Hall, S.C.
Milwaukee

Don C. Prachthauser
Murphy & Prachthauser, S.C.
Milwaukee

12:30 p.m. Overview of the case

12:35 p.m. Voir Dire – where you can lose the case

Michael P. Crooks

12:50 p.m. Voir Dire Demonstration - plaintiff

Daniel A. Rottier

1:20 p.m. Voir Dire Demonstration – defendant

Terry E. Johnson

1:50 p.m. Juror Strikes and Panel Discussion

Patrick W. Brennan, Don C. Prachthauser

2:10 p.m. Break

2:25 p.m. Voir Dire Demonstration - plaintiff

Kevin R. Martin

2:55 p.m. Voir Dire Demonstration – defendant

Amy F. Scholl

3:25 p.m. Juror Strikes and Panel Discussion

Patrick W. Brennan, Don C. Prachthauser

3:45 p.m. Juror feedback and additional panel discussion

All faculty and all jurors

4:15 p.m. Program Concludes

 

  • Witness jury selection in a mock trial setting and select your own jury
  • See methodical and artful approaches to voir dire from trial specialists
  • Understand how, when, and why you should apply these approaches
  • Receive sample jury questionnaires, sample strike worksheets, and the most common objections raised during jury selection
  • Hear the jury panel discuss their feelings about the experience, the approaches taken, and the questions asked
  • Civil litigators
  • Torts lawyers
  • Personal injury lawyers
  • Criminal litigators
  • Insurance lawyers
  • Any attorney seeking trial experience

Wisconsin ABOTA Chapter Members

ABOTA Wisconsin members can attend the in-person seminar for free by contacting State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE Registrar Toni Wood at twood@wisbar.org or (608) 250-6142.

Book Bonus!

Wisconsin Trial Practice
Save 15% on Wisconsin Trial Practice.* Authored by experienced Wisconsin trial lawyers, it’s an invaluable resource for any attorney who enters a courtroom and a must-have for the practicing litigator. Use discount code CA3679 when you order online or by calling (800) 728-7788.

*Discount applies to both print and digital Books UnBound editions of this title and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Offer valid through 12/31/25. For Books UnBound users, discount may be applied to purchase of individual Books UnBound title only and may not be used on the purchase of libraries. Discount cannot be combined with any other offers.

As a woman drives down a county road on her way to pick up fast food, a truck driver is backing his tractor-trailer onto the same road at a very slow rate of speed. The two vehicles collide, resulting in serious injuries. The woman files suit alleging the truck driver was negligent and that the trucking company failed to properly train the driver. The driver and trucking company assert that the crash was caused by the plaintiff’s excessive speed and inattentive driving. The jury will be asked to allocate fault among the parties.

A limited number of complimentary parking spaces at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hall Parking Structure will be available to in-person seminar attendees. Overflow parking is available for $10 in the Wells Street Structure (on Wells Street between 12th and 13th streets).

Program Chairs

Mark E. Larson
Gutglass, Erickson, Bonville & Larson, S.C.
Milwaukee

Steven L. Nelson
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Milwaukee

Edward J. Vopal
Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C.
Green Bay

Presiding Judge

Hon. Eugene A. Gasiorkiewicz
Racine County Circuit Court
Racine

Moderator

Michael P. Crooks
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Madison

For the Plaintiff

Daniel A. Rottier
Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C.
Madison

Kevin R. Martin
Martin Law Office S.C.
Oak Creek

For the Defendant

Terry E. Johnson
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Milwaukee

Amy F. Scholl
Coyne, Schultz, Becker & Bauer, S.C.
Madison

Panelists

Patrick W. Brennan
Crivello Nichols & Hall, S.C.
Milwaukee

Don C. Prachthauser
Murphy & Prachthauser, S.C.
Milwaukee

12:30 p.m. Overview of the case

12:35 p.m. Voir Dire – where you can lose the case

Michael P. Crooks

12:50 p.m. Voir Dire Demonstration - plaintiff

Daniel A. Rottier

1:20 p.m. Voir Dire Demonstration – defendant

Terry E. Johnson

1:50 p.m. Juror Strikes and Panel Discussion

Patrick W. Brennan, Don C. Prachthauser

2:10 p.m. Break

2:25 p.m. Voir Dire Demonstration - plaintiff

Kevin R. Martin

2:55 p.m. Voir Dire Demonstration – defendant

Amy F. Scholl

3:25 p.m. Juror Strikes and Panel Discussion

Patrick W. Brennan, Don C. Prachthauser

3:45 p.m. Juror feedback and additional panel discussion

All faculty and all jurors

4:15 p.m. Program Concludes

 

  • Witness jury selection in a mock trial setting and select your own jury
  • See methodical and artful approaches to voir dire from trial specialists
  • Understand how, when, and why you should apply these approaches
  • Receive sample jury questionnaires, sample strike worksheets, and the most common objections raised during jury selection
  • Hear the jury panel discuss their feelings about the experience, the approaches taken, and the questions asked
  • Civil litigators
  • Torts lawyers
  • Personal injury lawyers
  • Criminal litigators
  • Insurance lawyers
  • Any attorney seeking trial experience

Wisconsin ABOTA Chapter Members

ABOTA Wisconsin members can attend the in-person seminar for free by contacting State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE Registrar Toni Wood at twood@wisbar.org or (608) 250-6142.

Book Bonus!

Wisconsin Trial Practice
Save 15% on Wisconsin Trial Practice.* Authored by experienced Wisconsin trial lawyers, it’s an invaluable resource for any attorney who enters a courtroom and a must-have for the practicing litigator. Use discount code CA3679 when you order online or by calling (800) 728-7788.

*Discount applies to both print and digital Books UnBound editions of this title and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Offer valid through 12/31/25. For Books UnBound users, discount may be applied to purchase of individual Books UnBound title only and may not be used on the purchase of libraries. Discount cannot be combined with any other offers.

As a woman drives down a county road on her way to pick up fast food, a truck driver is backing his tractor-trailer onto the same road at a very slow rate of speed. The two vehicles collide, resulting in serious injuries. The woman files suit alleging the truck driver was negligent and that the trucking company failed to properly train the driver. The driver and trucking company assert that the crash was caused by the plaintiff’s excessive speed and inattentive driving. The jury will be asked to allocate fault among the parties.

A limited number of complimentary parking spaces at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hall Parking Structure will be available to in-person seminar attendees. Overflow parking is available for $10 in the Wells Street Structure (on Wells Street between 12th and 13th streets).

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