RUBRIC cle

Ethics of Communicating with Jurors 

A Toll-free Teleconference with Online Powerpoint

Weds., April 28, 2010, Noon-1:00 pm – 1.0 WA Live Ethics MCLE Credit (Approved)

$79 first attorney / $59 each add’l attorney (same line)

Communication with jurors is one of the most important – and most delicate - tasks undertaken by the trial lawyer.  In addition to legal constraints, there are ethical constraints on such communication, starting from the moment a lawyer tries to understand prospective jurors, to the courthouse elevator, to formal arguments during trial, to post-discharge juror de-briefing.  This one-hour teleconference with online powerpoint will make sure that the next time you go to trial you are aware of the applicable RPCs, Court decisions and Ethics Opinions on this important subject.

FACULTY:  Michael Schein, Of Counsel to Sullivan & Thoreson (civil appellate litigation); former adjunct Professor of American Legal History, Seattle University School of Law (1988-2003); and Author of Just Deceits:  A Historical Courtroom Mystery (Bennett & Hastings 2008).

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS CLE - THANK-YOU!

Note to registrants:  YOU WERE SENT an email containing materials and instructions on how to join.  If you have any questions, please call 206-714-3178, or 682-9500 & ask for Dianne.  Thank-you!

SCHEDULE

12:00 – 12:40 Communication Prior to Discharge – Covers applicable RPCs – Irrelevant matters and matters not supported by evidence – Personal knowledge and opinions – Golden Rule arguments – Investigation of veniremen and other ex parte communications.

12:40 – 1:00 After Discharge of the Jury – Covers the applicable RPCs, and limitations imposed by bar opinions, including a significant new opinion issued in 2010.

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