Closing with a Clincher

Tips for Delivering a Compelling Closing Argument

Speakers

Honorable Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers United States District Court for the Northern District of California	William Frentzen Morrison & Foerster LLP	Mary McNamara      Swanson & McNamara

Moderator

Ryan Keats Morrison & Foerster LLP

Please join us for a panel discussion on the art of closing argument, featuring Hon. Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers and litigators Wil Frentzen and Mary McNamara. First, the panel will provide their insights into the nuts and bolts of closing arguments and the strategies that litigators should keep in mind when preparing their closings. Next, Wil and Mary will deliver short closing arguments. Judge Gonzalez Rogers will provide feedback in real time, and we will solicit audience reactions as well. Don’t miss this interactive and engaging session.

Topics

• Trial Practice
• Closing Argument
• Litigation Nuts & Bolts
• Litigation Strategy

Section Chair

Frank Busch, Wagstaffe, von Loewenfeldt, Busch & Radwick

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