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Trial by Jury Series

The Bar Association of San Francisco presents

Trial by Jury Series

(Rebroadcast)

Course Dates Monday, July 13, 2026
Monday, July 20, 2026
Monday, July 27, 2026
Monday, August 3, 2026
MCLE Registration 4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Virtual Program 5:00 – 6:15 p.m.  
MCLE 4 Hours
 

This is a four-day series. Participants must attend all four sessions to be eligible to receive a certificate of completion.


This program is designed for lawyers seeking trial experience, as well as seasoned courtroom advocates to cover
• Jury Selection
• Opening Statement
• Direct and Cross Examination
• Closing Argument

Monday, July 13 | Time: 5:00 – 6:15 p.m.  | MCLE:  1 Hour
Trial by Jury Series - 
Jury Selection

What are the goals of jury selection?
What do you need to know to pick your jury?
And how can you identify jurors who you should strike?

Daralyn Durie will answer these and other questions, and share tips for getting a jury who will be receptive to your position.

Speaker

Daralyn Durie
Morrison & Foerster


Monday, July 20 | Time: 5:00 – 6:15 p.m.  | MCLE:  1 Hour
Trial by Jury Series - Opening Statements

ABOTA member and Daily Journal Top Employment Lawyer Mike Laurenson will provide his advice on how to prepare and deliver effective opening statements with examples from his trials.

Speaker

Michael Laurenson
Gordon & Rees
 


Monday, July 27| Time: 5:00 – 6:15 p.m.  | MCLE:  1 Hour
Trial by Jury Series - Direct and Cross Examination 
(Of Percipient and Expert Witnesses)

What strategies should I use for expert witnesses at trial?
What strategies should I use for percipient witnesses at trial?
How do they differ?

Patricia Henle will answer these and other questions as well as share insight for effective direct and cross examination of witnesses in trial.

Speaker 

Patricia Henle
Law Offices of Patricia E. Henle


Monday, August 3 | Time: 5:00 – 6:15 p.m.  | MCLE:  1 Hour
Trial by Jury Series - Closing Arguments

American College of Trial Lawyers and ABOTA Fellow John Worden covers every aspect of closing argument

Speaker


John Worden
Venable LLP


Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Email events@sfbar.org
For a printable sponsorship form, click here.


Event Code: G261620
For a printable flyer, click here.

Cost for 4 - part series:

$275 BASF Member
$500 All Others 
  Upon completion of registration, you will be auto registered for all four dates.
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Program recordings are not guaranteed and/or included with this registration, nor immediately accessible to registrants. Approved recordings of live programs are converted to On-Demand CLE Courses and available for separate purchase through a third-party library 30 business days after the live recording. Thank you for your support.

Substitution, Cancellation, and Refund Requests
For CLE events longer than 1.5 hours, and for special events such as conferences, symposiums, professional development training programs, a 50% refund is available if you cancel at least 10 business days prior to the event. Please complete the Event Cancellation Form.

If you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute. Please complete the Event Cancellation Form.

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
7/13/2026 - 8/3/2026
Where
Online only CA