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Preparing for Employment Trials Through Mock Jury Exercises

The Bar Association of San Francisco presents

Preparing for Employment Trials Through Mock Jury Exercises 

(Rebroadcast)

Date Monday, June 22, 2026
MCLE Registration 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Virtual Program 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
MCLE 1.5 Hours

Many employment trials are decided based on witness likeability and credibility assessments that are challenging for attorneys and advocates to assess in advance. Moreover, the jury’s views of a particular company, current event, or political issue may also influence a case’s outcome. Given these factors, employment attorneys often engage in mock jury or survey exercises to gain critical insight into how a jury might evaluate their claims, defenses, themes, and evidence. This panel will dive into the world of mock jury and survey exercises, including the pros and cons, the types of cases that might benefit, the insights that may be gleaned, practical implications (timing, in-person vs. remote, whether to rely on videotaped depositions or utilize role play), and real world examples of past mock juries gone wrong and right.

Speakers

     
Michael Laurenson
Gordon Rees
Scully Mansukhani
Will Rountree
Bonora Rountree, Trial
Consulting & Research
P. Bobby Shukla
Shukla Law


Moderator

 
 Kate Brown
Amazon
 

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Event Code: G260302B
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Cost

$50 BASF Member
$75 All Others
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MCLE Notice
To receive MCLE credit, you must sign in during the designated MCLE registration period. This activity is approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California. BASF is a certified provider: Provider #103

Accessibility
People with disabilities and/or special requests should contact BASF regarding reasonable accommodations.

When
6/22/2026 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where
Online only CA