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The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 162 - Develop & Deliver Opening Statements to Captivate Jurors
The Litigation Psychology Podcast - Episode 162 - Develop & Deliver Opening Statements to Captivate Jurors
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Apr 17, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Holly Howanitz, Partner, Wicker Smith joins Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. to talk about ways to prepare opening statements that attract and hold juror attention and engagement. Holly talks about using visual stimuli in openings, her thoughts on the length of her openings, and how she decides how long her openings will be. In addition, Holly discusses managing turnover within the firm when associates or attorneys leave to take another job, how her firm helps getting younger attorneys experience, and why clients need to understand the necessity of getting these younger attorneys valuable experience with witness prep, mediations, and trial. Bill and Holly also talk about managing disagreements with clients or a lack of alignment on the assessment or strategy of a case. Lastly they discuss the role of fitness and managing your physical and mental health when having stressful jobs. Watch the video of this episode: https://www.courtroomsciences.com/r/qNd
Released:
Apr 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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