Trials of the Century

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1 American Law Institute American Bar Association The first national provider of CLE Professional Skills Program Trials of the Century u with Todd Winegar Thursday, April 23, 2009 National Constitution Center Philadelphia An unforgettable educational experience! u Enjoy entertaining top courtroom drama this unforgettable course is not just for litigators u Examine the specific techniques used in the top trials of the 20 th century and adapt for your own practice u Receive The Ultimate Trial Notebook with comprehensive checklists that get results Bonus! Attend this program and receive free admission to the National Constitution Center, including admission to the special limited-engagement exhibit, America I AM. Details inside. Approved for 6 MCLE credits including 1 ethics credit in Pennsylvania. Also approved in Delaware, New York, Virginia, and other MCLE jurisdictions. See inside for details.

2 Trials of the Century There can be no better education and entertainment than to be seated in the front row of the Los Angeles County Court House on August 15, 1912, as Clarence Darrow, America s greatest trial attorney, rises to give his most memorable closing argument. Now you have a front row seat. Listen, learn, and enjoy! Using actual film footage, re-creations, photos, and verbatim trial transcripts, this unique program offers an unforgettable educational experience. See excerpts from the O.J. Simpson trial, hear Clarence Darrow cross-examine William Jennings Bryan in the Scopes Monkey Trial, view the cross-examination of Herman Goering at the Nuremberg trials, and listen to Clarence Darrow s closing argument in the Leopold and Loeb trial. Learn the ethics of dealing with difficult witnesses and counsel from the Lindbergh Kidnapping trial. Each example is followed by a practical discussion of the lessons from the masters you can apply to improve your own skills as an advocate. Each registrant will receive the Trials of the Century workbook, which includes The Ultimate Trial Notebook. The Ultimate Trial Notebook is a binder of checklists and advice to use every time you appear in court or write a memorandum a valuable desk reference for the rest of your career! Attend this course and tour the museum and the special-limited engagement exhibit, America I AM! From January 15 through May 3, 2009, the National Constitution Center will host the world debut of America I AM: The African American Imprint, a new exhibition celebrating nearly 500 years of African American contributions to our country. The more than 200 artifacts and information within the exhibition will provide context to how African Americans have contributed to and shaped American culture across four core areas: economic, socio-political, cultural, and spiritual, up to present-day events, including the inauguration of the first African American president. All attendees receive free admission to the museum and this unique exhibit on the day of the program. t Here s what registrants have said about Todd Winegar s past presentations: Wonderful program. Interesting and Fast-paced. Loved it! Instructor was excellent and gave lots of wonderful and easy to implement techniques to improve my trial presentations. The best CLE I ve ever attended. INSTRUCTOR Todd Winegar is a dynamic, highly rated speaker with nearly 30 years of litigation experience who has taught CLE programs across the country. Mr. Winegar s practice emphasizes civil trial litigation, including a Minuteman missile accident case, professional malpractice, and product liability actions. He draws examples from these experiences to present a thought-provoking, yet practical, seminar.

3 Trials of the Century Thursday, April 23, 2009 National Constitution Center Philadelphia 8:15 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Trials of the Century Why are they famous and what can we learn from them? O.J. Simpson Trial (1995): Cross-Examination Observe the crossexamination of Mark Fuhrman by F. Lee Bailey See the cross-examination of Ellen Aaronson by Marcia Clark Watch the carefully structured cross-examination of criminalist Dennis Fung 10:30 a.m. Scopes Monkey Trial (1925): Cross-Examination John T. Scopes trial for teaching evolution in public school 11:00 a.m. Lindbergh Kidnapping Trial (1935) (1 hour in ethics) Consider the ethics of dealing with difficult witnesses and counsel and of Rambo litigation tactics 12:00 noon Lunch (on your own; tour the museum) 1:30 p.m. Lindbergh Kidnapping Trial (1935) (continued) 1:45 p.m. The Nuremberg Trials ( ): Cross- Examination of the Difficult Witness See U.S. Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson cross-examine Reich Marshall Herman Goering 2:40 p.m. Leopold and Loeb Trial (1924): Closing Argument Listen to Clarence Darrow s arguments and learn to turn an argument 3:20 p.m. The People v. Clarence Darrow (L. A. Times Bombing Trial) (1911): Closing Argument Watch Clarence Darrow s closing argument in his own bribery trial 3:50 p.m. The Clinton Impeachment: Great Closing Arguments 4:25 p.m. What Was the Trial of the Century? 4:30 p.m. Adjournment Total 60-minute hours of instruction: 6.0, including 1.0 ethics; Total 50-minute hours of instruction: 7.0, including 1.2 ethics The National Constitution Center on Philadelphia s Independence Mall The program will be held in the National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street, located on Philadelphia s Independence Mall. Dedicated to increasing public understanding of the U.S. Constitution and the ideas and values it represents, the museum dramatically tells the story of the Constitution from Revolutionary times to the present through more than 100 interactive, multimedia exhibits, film, photographs, text, sculpture and artifacts. For more information and directions to the National Constitution Center, visit Nearby hotels include the Omni Hotel at Independence Park ( ) and the Sheraton Society Hill ( ). Vouchers for reduced-rate parking ($9.00) in the National Constitution Center s parking garage will be available at the course registration desk on the day of the course. The entrance to the Center s underground parking garage is located on Race Street (at the rear of the Center) between 5th and 6th Streets. Please note: parking vouchers are not valid for other parking facilities in the Independence Park area.

4 Register Today To register please mail this form together with payment to ALI-ABA: REGISTRAR, ALI-ABA, 4025 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA Please attach names and addresses of additional registrants. FAX your completed coupon to ALI-ABA: (215) (Please do NOT duplicate previously FAXed registrations or orders via mail or phone.) Phone your registration or order: CLE NEWS. Register or order on the web at GG Please enter registration(s) for the ALI-ABA Professional Skills Program, Trials of the Century, April 23, Tuition: $299. CP064SK G G Special Offer: Register for Trials of the Century and receive the Deposition Guidebook for only $39! BK52_CP064SK GG We will automatically send and invoice you for supplements unless you check this circle. G G 15% Discount for ALI-ABA In-House Members (For more information about ALI-ABA In-House, visit GG My office is a member of ALI-ABA In-House. Payment is in the amount of the stated tuition or price, minus 15%. $ Total j Check enclosed (payable to ALI-ABA) Please charge to my credit card : j AMEX j DISCOVER j MasterCard j VISA GG PA residents only, add 7% sales tax to total amount (excluding course registrations). GG Card no.: Card expiration date: / name (please print) f i r m street address suite/floor number c i t y s t a t e z i p+4 phone (include area code) signature SUBSTANTIAL GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE Register 2 for this program and get all subsequent registrations at 50% off. For more information and rates, go to or groupregistration@ali-aba.org. Other SPRING 2009 ALI-ABA PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PROGRAMS Advanced Writing and Editing for Lawyers April 16, 2009 Philadelphia Deposing Expert Witnesses: Ten Steps to Success April 24, 2009 Live Video Webcast For more information, go to

5 Learn the secrets of effective depositions! Deposition Guidebook By Howard Bruce Klein Covers the new Federal Rules of Civil Procedure! Get the legal and strategic skills you need now to improve your deposition practice! Only $39! * *Special Offer: Register for Trials of the Century by April 15 and receive Deposition Guidebook for $39. (Regularly $59) 2007 softbound 264 pp. Order Code BK52 $59 FREE shipping/handling For more information and to view the Table of Contents, go to GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE Register two for this program and get a fifty percent (50%) discount on additional registrations. For more information and rates, go to or groupregistration@ali-aba.org. REGISTRATION 800-CLE-NEWS Tuition for this course is $299. Tuition entitles registrants to admission to all sessions; a set of study materials; and continental breakfast and refreshment breaks. Door registrations are accepted if space is available, but please call in advance to confirm availability. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES who need special arrangements to attend should ALI-ABA at info@ali-aba.org at least two weeks in advance. TUITION ASSISTANCE is based on need. For more information or to apply, please go to select Courses and then select Tuition Assistance. GET MANDATORY CLE AND CPE CREDIT Virtually all ALI-ABA programs qualify for credit in all mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) jurisdictions (including Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, and Virginia) for varying numbers of credit hours. To obtain specific information on CLE, CPE, or other professional accreditation of this program, please the MCLE team at TeamMCLE@ali-aba.org, go to or call CLE-NEWS. IF YOU REGISTER, BUT CANNOT ATTEND: (1) Apply your tuition to another ALI-ABA course or product; (2) Or receive a full refund when you mail or (registrar@ali-aba. org) a request and it is received at least two business days before the course.

6 From the first national provider of CLE Trials of the Century Professional Skills Program Thursday, April 23, 2009 National Constitution Center Philadelphia Register now! Attend this program and receive free admission to the National Constitution Center, including admission to the special limited-engagement exhibit, America I AM. Details inside. American Law Institute-American Bar Association Continuing Professional Education 4025 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA NONPROFIT ORG U.S. Postage PAID ALI-ABA CP064SK