Co-produced with the Bench and Bar Committee of the State Bar of Wisconsin

Order in the court

Courtroom proceedings can be emotionally charged, and sometimes, tempers flare. In Take a Deep Breath: Courtroom Conflict and Communication Techniques to Keep Everyone Calm, a panel of experienced judges and attorneys will discuss how to defuse disputes and prevent confrontational courtroom moments from blowing up into worse trial outcomes or courtroom sanctions.

Both judges and attorneys will learn:

• Behavior that can trigger conflicts
• How to navigate common courtroom disputes
• Tips for clearing the air with opposing counsel

Cause a scene, become a spectacle

As representatives of the law, legal professionals are held to a higher standard when it comes to courteous behavior. Plus, in the age of social media, an inappropriate courtroom outburst could make you the subject of unwanted spectacle — not to mention an OLR investigation. Review what the Rules of Professional Conduct state about civility. Uphold your ethical obligations.

The first step to solving a problem is recognizing that there is one. Be able to identify conflict triggers and adapt your communication accordingly with top-notch guidance from Take a Deep Breath: Courtroom Conflict and Communication Techniques to Keep Everyone Calm.

Order in the court

Courtroom proceedings can be emotionally charged, and sometimes, tempers flare. In Take a Deep Breath: Courtroom Conflict and Communication Techniques to Keep Everyone Calm, a panel of experienced judges and attorneys will discuss how to diffuse disputes and prevent confrontational courtroom moments from blowing up into worse trial outcomes or courtroom sanctions.