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Boosting Your Value - Essential Tips for New Trial Lawyers

Live Webinar #3: Prepping for Trial as Second or Third Chair



Registration
Event:
Wed, August 6, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM ET

Online registration for this event is closed.
Details


VTLA has several events planned this year just for our NTL members, starting with a series of webinars and culminating in our capstone event on September 5 in Richmond. The first 60 minutes of each webinar will focus on a specific topic followed by 30 minutes of roundtable discussion - useful for networking with your colleagues and asking questions of our presenters. All events are aimed at making yourself a more valuable member of your firm!

Events At A Glance: (all webinars are from 4:00 to 5:30 pm)

  • February 19 Webinar: Branding and Originating Cases
    • Learn about marketing yourself and building your brand while originating cases.
    • Moderated by Rakin Hamad, Curcio Law, Alexandria
    • Agenda 
  • June 4 Webinar: Federal Court is Not That Scary! 
    • Review the rules and practice tips in both Eastern and Western District Courts, followed by an overview of jury selection.
    • Moderated by Dan Savage, Marks & Harrison, Richmond
    • 1 Hour CLE
    • Agenda 
    • On-Demand Recording
  • August 6 Webinar: Prepping for Trial as Second or Third Chair 
    • Hear how you can assist your lead attorney(s) in winning high-stakes cases.
    • Moderated by Brad Kent, Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen, Richmond
    • 1 Hour CLE
    • Agenda
  • September 5 Half-Day Seminar Noon - 5 pm
    • Come to Richmond for an afternoon of learning, wrapping up with a fun happy hour of drinks, food, and live music after we adjourn for the day.


You can register to attend all 3 webinars plus the seminar at a reduced rate or simply attend the seminar. Want to attend all four events? Click on the 'Register Now' button above. Want to attend just the seminar? Click here.

Open to any VTLA NTL Member.
If you are not yet a member, please consider joining.
Call 804-343-1143 for details.

Connection link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

CLE Certificate and Materials:
Webinar materials, along with the CLE Certificate of Attendance, will be emailed to you 1-2 days prior to the webinar. 

Event Anti-Harassment, Discrimination and Safety Policy

Location
Webinar

Zoom link will be included in your confirmation email.


Materials
Materials available with registration:
Branding
Agenda
Speaker Bios
Building Your Brand and Reputation - Paul Hernandez
Federal Court
Agenda
Speaker Bios
MCLE Certificate of Attendance
Practicing in the Eastern District - Damon Miller
Practicing in the Western District - John Fishwick
Jury Selection in Federal Court - Kevin Mottley
Prepping as Second or Third Chair
Agenda
Speaker Bios
MCLE Certificate of Attendance
Prepping for Trial as Second or Third Chair - Barkley Horn and Bailey Gifford
Benefits of Focus Groups - Joseph Cantor
Appendix A - CC Trial Deadlines Worksheet - Barkley Horn and Bailey Gifford

Policies and Notices

WE HOPE YOU WON'T, but if you must cancel, the VTLA cancellation policy applies to all paid meeting events, including any scheduled social events. All cancellations or changes must be in writing. Cancellations received before materials are emailed will be refunded the registration fee (if any). Thank you for your understanding.


Registration
Event:
Wed, August 6, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM ET

Online registration for this event is closed.
Tell a Colleague!
Questions?
Contact

Kelly Parrish
VTLA Education Director
kparrish@vtla.com
804-343-1143 ext. 305


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