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Trial Prep for Paralegals: With Sample Checklists and Templates

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
NALA Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Pending 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 3 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 3 Total
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3 hours
With Amanda Donaho from McAnany Van Cleave & Phillips P.A.

Thu, Jan 14, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102951

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Overview

Prepare Smarter, Support Better, and Reduce Trial Stress

Trial requires careful planning, flawless organization, and hundreds of details that have to come together at exactly the right time. Your attorney is depending on you - can you provide the support they need? From master calendars and exhibit management to witness coordination, trial notebooks, jury selection, courtroom logistics, and day-of-trial operations, this program will reveal proven systems for keeping your trial team organized, prepared, and one step ahead. Better yet, you'll leave with ready-to-use checklists, sample templates, and practical tools you can immediately put to work. Support your trial team with confidence - register today!

  • Support your attorney more effectively before, during, and after trial.
  • Organize exhibits, witness files, and trial notebooks for quick access in and out of the courtroom.
  • Keep your attorney prepared with proven strategies for managing deadlines, logistics, and last-minute changes.
  • Reduce stress and avoid common trial preparation mistakes with practical workflows and checklists.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Trial Countdown: Master Calendar and Critical Deadlines
  2. Exhibit Lists and Organization
  3. Witness Preparation and Coordination - With Witness Lists and Checklists
  4. Building an Attorney-Friendly Trial Notebook (With Sample Template)
  5. Courtroom Readiness: Final Trial Preparation Checklists
  6. Jury Selection Support Checklists
  7. Day-of-Trial Support and Post-Trial Tasks Checklists

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
NALA Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Pending 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 3 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Trial Countdown: Master Calendar and Critical Deadlines

    1. Key Deadlines to Calendar
    2. 90/60/30/14/7/1-Day Breakdowns and Checklists
    3. Responsibilities Across the Trial Team

  2. Exhibit Lists and Organization

    1. Indexing Discovery and Identifying Hot Docs
    2. Building the Exhibit List and Binders
    3. Tracking Authentication Status and Compiling a Foundation Reference Sheet
    4. Marking, Numbering, and Demonstratives

  3. Witness Preparation and Coordination - With Witness Lists and Checklists

    1. Developing the Witness List
    2. Subpoenas and Logistics
    3. Scheduling and Sequencing
    4. Assembling Witness Binders and Coordinating Prep Sessions
    5. Working With Expert Witnesses

  4. Building an Attorney-Friendly Trial Notebook (With Sample Template)

    1. Key Sections and What to Include
    2. Sample Trial Notebook Table of Contents
    3. Keeping It Organized and Cutting Out the Clutter
    4. Creating Quick-Reference Tabs for Attorney Use
    5. Electronic Trial Notebooks
    6. Building It to Your Attorney's Preferences and Trial Styles

  5. Courtroom Readiness: Final Trial Preparation Checklists

    1. The Pretrial Order/Joint Pretrial Statement
    2. Motions in Limine
    3. Trial Briefs
    4. Courtroom Logistics, Technology and Backup Planning
    5. War Room Checklists
    6. Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms

  6. Jury Selection Support Checklists

    1. Juror Questionnaires
    2. Organizing Juror Profiles
    3. Jury Research
    4. Seating Charts and Strike Sheets
    5. Organizing Voir Dire Notes

  7. Day-of-Trial Support and Post-Trial Tasks Checklists

    1. Updating Trial Notebooks Daily
    2. Preparing Next-Day Witness and Exhibit Needs
    3. Client and Witness Coordination
    4. Tracking Exhibit Admission Status
    5. Tracking and Note-Taking Throughout Trial: What to Watch
    6. Post-Trial Tasks Checklist
    7. Closing the File

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course is designed to supply attendees with practical checklists and templates for managing trial prep. Those who should attend include:

  • Paralegals
  • Legal Technicians
  • Legal Assistants
  • Legal Support Staff

Speakers

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Amanda
Donaho
McAnany Van Cleave & Phillips P.A.
Speaker bio
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Amanda Donaho

McAnany Van Cleave & Phillips P.A.
Amanda Donaho

is a senior paralegal at McAnany Van Cleave & Phillips P.A., specializing in insurance defense. With over a decade of experience, she has developed expertise in personal injury, employment law, domestic relations, ERISA, and comprehensive trial preparation. In her current role, Ms. Donaho is responsible for document drafting, case management, and conducting legal research. Throughout her career, she has worked on complex matters, including ERISA long-term disability cases and intricate personal injury claims. Ms. Donaho is certified in Westlaw and LexisNexis, enhancing her legal research capabilities and ensuring the precision and efficiency of her work. Additionally, she is committed to mentoring and training the next generation of paralegals, sharing her extensive knowledge and fostering professional growth.

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