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CLE Programs

May 22 - 24, 2023

Steve Houck Antitrust Trial Training Academy

Steve Houck Antitrust Trial Training Academy

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This program is intended to provide “learn by doing” training for antitrust attorneys at all levels of experience in trial advocacy skills. The primary emphasis of the program will be to provide participants with opportunities to perform in a simulated trial setting, followed by individual faculty critique. These performance workshops will be supplemented by lectures on specific issues relating to trial advocacy in the antitrust context. The program will be held on May 22, 23 & 24, 2023 at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Office Building, 6th Floor Conference Center, 26 Federal Plaza, Conference Center, New York, New York.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Participants will need to prepare for the program in advance by reviewing a mock antitrust case file and preparing to work with experts at deposition and trial. A detailed schedule and case file will be sent to each participant in advance of the program. 

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY 

To View the Program Brochure Visit: 

2023 Steve Houck Antitrust Trial Training Academy Program Brochure

Agenda

Monday, May 22, 2023

9: 00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Program Introduction Lecture/Demonstration 

Techniques for Persuasive Direct and Cross Examination
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Direct, Cross and Redirect 
Performance Workshop
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lecture/Demonstration
Persuasive Opening Statements and Closing Arguments
1:30 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Direct, Cross and Redirect
Performance Workshop and Video Review
3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Closing Arguments Workshop
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Lecture/Demonstration
Persuasive Use of Exhibits and Summary Charts in an Antitrust Case

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Lecture/Demonstration
9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Break
9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Exhibits and Demonstration Evidence
Performance Workshop
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Lunch
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lecture/Demonstration
Presenting Expert Testimony at Trial of an Antitrust Case
1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Break
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Preparing an Expert
Performance Workshop
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Examination of Experts
Performance Workshop and Video Review

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Examination of Experts
Performance Workshop and Video Review
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Direct, Cross and Redirect Examination
Performance Workshop and Video Review
12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Opening Statements Workshop
2:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closing Arguments
Performance Session and Video Review
4:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Closing Remarks

CLE CREDIT INFORMATION: The New York State Bar Association, as an accredited provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York, has been certified for 22.0 Skills credits by the NYS Continuing Legal Education Board. This program is transitional and therefore suitable for newly-admitted attorneys.

TUITION ASSISTANCE:  Application specifies scholarship opportunity. In addition, any New York attorney who has a genuine financial hardship may apply for tuition assistance for a CLE program. Learn more at www.nysba.org/TuitionAssistance. 

CANCELLATION NOTICE: Notice of cancellation must be received by May 8, 2023 in order to obtain a refund for registration fees

Start Date:
  • May 22, 2023
End Date:
  • May 24, 2023
Start Time:
  • 8:30 AM
End Time:
  • 5:00 PM
Skills Credit(s):
  • 22.0
Total Credit(s):
  • 22.0
Region:
  • New York City
Address:
  • Jacob K. Javits Federal Building
    26 Federal Plaza
    New York, NY 10278
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Format:
  • In-Person
Product Code:
  • 0MT64
Sponsoring Committee Group
  • Antitrust Law Section
  • Committee on Continuing Legal Education