Taking The Lead: Winning Strategies & Tips For Commercial Cases

This program will showcase methods of creating compelling opening and closing statements and direct and cross-examinations of witnesses through a re-enactment of an actual civil trial.

By experienced and less experienced commercial litigators, critiqued by prominent members of the judiciary

Program Chair:
Lauren J. Wachtler | Barclay Damon LLP

Program Faculty:

Hon. P. Kevin Castel | U.S. District Court | Southern District of New York

Hon. Mae A. D’Agostino | U.S. District Court | Northern District of New York

Hon. Timothy S. Driscoll | Supreme Court of the State of New York | Commercial Division, Nassau County

Hon. Saliann Scarpulla | Supreme Court of the State of New York | Commercial Division, New York County

Hon. Shira A. Scheindlin (ret.) | Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP

Carrie H. Cohen | Morrison & Foerster LLP