Exhibits, Witnesses, and Trial Notebooks: Skills Every Paralegal Should Know
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
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6 Total |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
6 Total |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
6 Total |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
6 Total |
| NALA |
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6 Total |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
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6 Total |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
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6 Total |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
6 Total |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
6 Total |
| NFPA |
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6 Total |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
6 Total |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
6 Total |
Wed, Sep 23, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM
Wed, Sep 23, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM
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Overview
Keep Exhibits Organized, Witnesses Prepared, and Your Trial Team Running Smoothly
Trial success doesn't just happen in the courtroom. It's built behind the scenes by paralegals who know how to organize, track, and deliver exactly what attorneys need, exactly when they need it. This practical program focuses on the real-world skills that make that happen - preparing and managing exhibits, tracking them in real time, coordinating witnesses, and building trial notebooks that actually work under pressure. Help your team stay in control, even when trial gets fast-paced and unpredictable. Register today!
- Learn proven methods for tracking exhibits in real time and avoiding common mistakes.
- Streamline exhibit organization and preparation with the help of AI.
- Pick up best practices for coordinating witnesses and supporting testimony.
- Discover how to build a trial notebook your attorney can rely on in the heat of trial.
- Tackle trial logistics, including courtroom setup and crisis management, so your attorney can stay focused.
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Abbreviated Agenda
- Exhibit Organization, Preparation, and Admissibility Insights
- Coordinating Witnesses During Trial
- The Ultimate Trial Notebook: Helping Your Attorney Find What They Need, Quick
- Exhibit Lists and Trial Use: Managing Exhibits in Real Time
- Witness Management and Lists
- AI-Powered Exhibits (With Demonstrations)
- Logistics and Trial Operations (With a "Go-Bag" Checklist for Trial)
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Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
|
6 Total |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
6 Total |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
6 Total |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
6 Total |
| NALA |
|
6 Total |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
6 Total |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
6 Total |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
6 Total |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
6 Total |
| NFPA |
|
6 Total |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
6 Total |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
6 Total |
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Paralegal
Agenda
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Exhibit Organization, Preparation, and Admissibility Insights
- Organization Systems and Workflows
- Building the Exhibit Set and Avoiding Duplication and Version Issues
- Pre-Marking vs. In-Court Marking
- Exhibit Binders and Digital Sets
- Digital Exhibits: Best Practices
- Handling Oversized/Physical Exhibits
- Demonstrative Evidence Pointers
- Admissibility: Authentication Basics, Common Objections and Issue Spotting
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Coordinating Witnesses During Trial
- Day-of-Testimony Coordination
- Exhibit Coordination During Testimony
- Communication With Trial Team
- Dealing With Late, Missing, Nervous, or Uncooperative Witnesses
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The Ultimate Trial Notebook: Helping Your Attorney Find What They Need, Quick
- Core Sections and Their Development
- Paper vs. Electronic Trial Notebooks
- What Attorneys Panic-Search for During Trial
- Organization Pointers
- Quick-Access Tools (Checklists, Cheat Sheets, Timelines, Objection Quick-Reference Guides)
- Common Trial Notebook Failures
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Exhibit Lists and Trial Use: Managing Exhibits in Real Time
- Key Spreadsheet/Database Fields
- Linking Exhibits to Witnesses and Issues
- Exhibit Lists
- Tracking Stipulations vs. Contested Exhibits and Coordinating With Opposing Counsel
- Real-Time Trial Tracking
- Common Exhibit Tracking Failures and How to Avoid Them
- Post-Trial Exhibit Management
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Witness Management and Lists
- Witness Identification and Categorization
- Subpoenas
- Scheduling and Coordination
- Preparation Support: Witness Files, Prep Packets, Chronologies/Summaries, and Impeachment Materials
- Witness Lists
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AI-Powered Exhibits (With Demonstrations)
- Using AI to Identify and Organize Exhibits
- AI-Assisted Exhibit Summaries
- Creating Demonstratives With AI Tools
- Deposition and Testimony Integration
- Guardrails for Safe AI Use
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Logistics and Trial Operations (With a "Go-Bag" Checklist for Trial)
- Coordinating With Court Staff
- Courtroom and Technology Setup
- Trial Team Coordination, Including Vendors
- Real-Time Trial Support
- What Can Go Wrong on Trial Day (and How to Stay Ahead of It)
- Post-Trial Responsibilities and Case Wrap-Up
Who Should Attend
This intermediate level course will teach attendees how to be an invaluable asset to the trial team by managing exhibits, witnesses, trial notebooks, and logistics. Those who should attend include:
- Paralegals
- Legal Technicians
- Legal Assistants
- Legal Support Staff
Speakers
Speaker bio
Kevin T. Knight
is a partner in the law offices of DSK Law. He is board-certified as a trial lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Over the course of his practice, Mr. Knight has generally focused on personal injury litigation. He earned his B.S.B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law.
Speaker bio
Kevin M. Madden
is the founding member of the Law Offices of Kevin Michael Madden, P.L.L.C., where he practices in the areas of civil trial practice, commercial litigation, business litigation, construction law and employment law. He is admitted to practice in Texas and before the U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern districts of Texas. Mr. Madden was the articles editor for the Houston Journal of International Law. He was the judicial intern to the Honorable David Hittner, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas; and a law clerk to the Honorable Joseph James "Tad" Halbach, Jr., 333rd District Court, Harris County, Texas. Mr. Madden is a member of the Houston Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Texas Young Lawyers Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America and Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, his B.S. degree from the University of Houston and his J.D. degree from the University of Houston Law Center.
Speaker bio
Ecleynne Mercy
is a highly accomplished attorney the proud owner and operator of Mercy Law P.C. She has also established Legal Upgrade, a company that offers various services and products related to legal guidance, instruction and wellness-based frameworks. The primary focus of Legal Upgrade is to assist individuals, businesses and communities in integrating wellness-based strategies into their daily legal lives and infrastructure. One of the key services provided by Legal Upgrade is an extensive workshop specifically designed to help students maximize their scores on the essay portion of the Georgia Bar Exam. Ms. Mercy has years of experience in helping repeat bar takers pass the bar, and she utilizes her expertise to provide valuable guidance and instruction to aspiring lawyers. Additionally, she oversees and directs various activities within Legal Upgrade. This includes training and supervising paralegal/support staff, conducting bar compliance reviews, providing case management training, monitoring deadlines, and performing firm audits. Ms. Mercy offers staff training programs in areas such as PI case management, family law case management, criminal defense case management, bar compliance, and system assessments. Furthermore, she conducts attorney trainings on a range of legal topics, including bar compliance, family law, criminal defense, general civil litigation, automobile and motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, pedestrian impact cases, premises liability cases, and negligent security cases. Ms. Mercy's expertise in these areas allows her to provide comprehensive and specialized training to attorneys and law students. She is also actively involved in promoting legal awareness and civil rights. Ms. Mercy trains attorneys and law students to become legal observers, enabling them to monitor legal proceedings and ensure fairness. She conducts "Know Your Rights" seminars across the country, educating citizens about their constitutional rights when dealing with law enforcement. Additionally, Ms. Mercy serves as a legal commentator for Court TV, where she shares her insights and expertise on various legal matters. Her educational background includes a B.A. degree from Howard University and a J.D. degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. Ms. Mercy holds memberships in several professional organizations, including the DeKalb Bar Association, State Bar of Georgia, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, Haitian American Lawyers Association of Georgia, and Sister Care Alliance. These affiliations demonstrate her commitment to professional development, networking, and community engagement within the legal field.
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