The Massachusetts Bar Association is pleased to launch its
first-ever Trial Academy, which will provide new attorneys with training in
basic trial practice and procedure.
The MBA’s Leadership Team recognizes there are limited opportunities for
new lawyers pursuing careers as trial attorneys to obtain real experience trying
cases. Effective advocacy is a critical skill all attorneys must have and can
acquire through proper training and with experience.
The Trial Academy program will give graduates the
opportunity to practice their own trial techniques with expert feedback and critique from experienced
trial lawyers. Attendees will be able to apply their classroom training by
providing limited-assistance representation (LAR) to pro se litigants in the civil
sessions of either the Dedham District Court or Boston Municipal Court.
During this two-day intensive program, an all-star faculty will provide
training in civil trial procedure, practice and techniques including:
- Opening statements
- Presenting plaintiff’s case in chief
- Direct and cross-examination of plaintiff
- Presenting defendant’s case in chief
- Direct and cross-examination of defendant
- Direct and cross-examination of expert witnesses
- Introducing evidence and preserving the record for
appeal
- Closing arguments
Space will be limited to ensure an engaging learning environment with
individualized instruction and feedback.
The
training is exclusive to MBA members. Not an MBA member? Click here to join the
MBA.
Faculty:
Christopher A. Kenney, Esq., Program Co-chair
Kenney & Sams PC, Southborough
John J. Morrissey, Esq., Program Co-chair
Morrissey, Wilson & Zafiropoulos LLP, Braintree
Hon. Dennis Curran (ret.), Panelist
Sarah S. Burg, Esq., Panelist
Foley Hoag LLP, Boston
Robert A. Curley, Jr., Esq., Panelist
Curley & Curley PC, Braintree
Marsha V. Kazarosian, Esq., Panelist
Kazarosian Costello LLP, Haverhill
Marianne C. LeBlanc, Esq., Panelist
Sugarman and Sugarman PC, Boston
Thomas R. Murphy, Esq., Panelist
Law Offices of Thomas R. Murphy LLC, Salem
David M. Rogers, Esq., Panelist
Rogers Law, Winchester
Michael P. Sams, Esq., Panelist
Kenney & Sams PC, Southborough
Paul E. White, Esq., Panelist
MoreWoof LLC, Wellesley Hills