Civil Litigation & Trial Skills

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Exhibits, Witnesses, and Trial Notebooks: Skills Every Paralegal Should Know

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 6 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
NALA Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 6 Total
NFPA Approved 6 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 55 minutes
Kevin Knight
Kevin Madden
Ecleynne Mercy
With Kevin T. Knight from DSK Law + 2 others
Recorded September 23, 2026.
Product ID 102360

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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

  1. Exhibit Organization, Preparation, and Admissibility Insights
  2. Coordinating Witnesses During Trial
  3. The Ultimate Trial Notebook: Helping Your Attorney Find What They Need, Quick
  4. Exhibit Lists and Trial Use: Managing Exhibits in Real Time
  5. Witness Management and Lists
  6. AI-Powered Exhibits (With Demonstrations)
  7. 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 Approved 6 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 6 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
NALA Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 6 Total
NFPA Approved 6 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 6 Total

Credit Details by Jurisdiction

Paralegal Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 6: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 6: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Video Download - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.

Video Download - Florida Registered Paralegal - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.

Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

Video Download - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

NALA Approved · 6 Total Credits
  • 1.75 Technology

Earn Until

OnDemand - NALA - 6: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 6.0 hours, including 1.5 non-substantive, 1.75 technology and 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.

Video Download - NALA - 6: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 6.0 hours, including 1.5 non-substantive, 1.75 technology and 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.

Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 6: This course has been approved for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

Video Download - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 6: This course has been approved for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 6: This program has been approved by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification for computer-based continuing paralegal education credit in the amount of 6.0 hours, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of professional responsibility. This course is not sponsored by the Board of Paralegal Certification.

New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 6: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 6.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 6.0 hours CLE).

Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 6: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 6.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 6.0 hours CLE).

Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

Video Download - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

NFPA Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - NFPA - 6: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Video Download - NFPA - 6: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.

Video Download - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.

Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Washington Paralegal Association - 6: Approved for 6.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).

Video Download - Washington Paralegal Association - 6: Approved for 6.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
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Agenda

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  1. Exhibit Organization, Preparation, and Admissibility Insights

    1. Organization Systems and Workflows
    2. Building the Exhibit Set and Avoiding Duplication and Version Issues
    3. Pre-Marking vs. In-Court Marking
    4. Exhibit Binders and Digital Sets
    5. Digital Exhibits: Best Practices
    6. Handling Oversized/Physical Exhibits
    7. Demonstrative Evidence Pointers
    8. Admissibility: Authentication Basics, Common Objections and Issue Spotting

  2. Coordinating Witnesses During Trial

    1. Day-of-Testimony Coordination
    2. Exhibit Coordination During Testimony
    3. Communication With Trial Team
    4. Dealing With Late, Missing, Nervous, or Uncooperative Witnesses

  3. The Ultimate Trial Notebook: Helping Your Attorney Find What They Need, Quick

    1. Core Sections and Their Development
    2. Paper vs. Electronic Trial Notebooks
    3. What Attorneys Panic-Search for During Trial
    4. Organization Pointers
    5. Quick-Access Tools (Checklists, Cheat Sheets, Timelines, Objection Quick-Reference Guides)
    6. Common Trial Notebook Failures

  4. Exhibit Lists and Trial Use: Managing Exhibits in Real Time

    1. Key Spreadsheet/Database Fields
    2. Linking Exhibits to Witnesses and Issues
    3. Exhibit Lists
    4. Tracking Stipulations vs. Contested Exhibits and Coordinating With Opposing Counsel
    5. Real-Time Trial Tracking
    6. Common Exhibit Tracking Failures and How to Avoid Them
    7. Post-Trial Exhibit Management

  5. Witness Management and Lists

    1. Witness Identification and Categorization
    2. Subpoenas
    3. Scheduling and Coordination
    4. Preparation Support: Witness Files, Prep Packets, Chronologies/Summaries, and Impeachment Materials
    5. Witness Lists

  6. AI-Powered Exhibits (With Demonstrations)

    1. Using AI to Identify and Organize Exhibits
    2. AI-Assisted Exhibit Summaries
    3. Creating Demonstratives With AI Tools
    4. Deposition and Testimony Integration
    5. Guardrails for Safe AI Use

  7. Logistics and Trial Operations (With a "Go-Bag" Checklist for Trial)

    1. Coordinating With Court Staff
    2. Courtroom and Technology Setup
    3. Trial Team Coordination, Including Vendors
    4. Real-Time Trial Support
    5. What Can Go Wrong on Trial Day (and How to Stay Ahead of It)
    6. 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

Kevin T Knight
Kevin T.
Knight
DSK Law
Kevin M Madden
Kevin M.
Madden
Law Offices of Kevin Michael Madden, P.L.L.C.
Ecleynne Mercy
Ecleynne
Mercy
Mercy Law P.C.
Speaker bio
Kevin T Knight

Kevin T. Knight

DSK Law
Kevin 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.

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Kevin M Madden

Kevin M. Madden

Law Offices of Kevin Michael Madden, P.L.L.C.
Kevin 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.

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Ecleynne Mercy

Ecleynne Mercy

Mercy Law P.C.
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 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. 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. 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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