Total Credits: 8.7 MCLE, 1.0 Ethics, 8.0 Kansas Credit, 1.0 Kansas Ethics
Sponsored by MoBarCLE and The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers' Section
This program was originally presented on 6/23/2023 and 9/8/2023.
8:30-9:35 a.m. | Jury instructions and trial preparation
Speaker: Jenna Homeyer, Law Offices of Dr. Brad Bradshaw, Springfield
9:35-10:39 a.m. | Voir dire
Speakers: Ryan Krupp, Krupp Law Firm, LLC, St. Louis; Lauren C. Collins, The Automobile Club of Missouri, St. Louis
10:39-10:49 a.m. | Break
10:49-11:47 a.m. | Opening statements
Speaker: Natalie P. Warner, State of Missouri Judiciary, St. Louis
A strong opening statement is an essential part of a jury trial. Jurors should understand what the case entails and how you will prove what you need to win. This CLE is a brief overview that will ensure that participants understand the power of a good opening and what to expect at their first jury trials.
What you will learn:
11:47-11:57 a.m. | Break
11:57 a.m.-12:50 p.m. | Direct and cross examinations
Speaker: Morgan C. Murphy, Zevan Davidson Roman LLC, St. Louis
Learn strategies for effective examination of witnesses at trial. How do you change the structure of your questioning, your demeanor, and your approach depending on who your witness is and what points you hope to get out of their testimony?
What you will learn:
12:50-1:40 p.m. | Lunch
1:40-2:35 p.m. | Objections and motions in limine
Speaker: Theodore A. Bruce, Missouri Attorney General's Office, Jefferson City
2:35-3:24 p.m. | Motion practice: Strategies to win cases before and after a trial
Speaker: Zane G. Williams, Williams Law Firm of Lake of the Ozarks LLC, Sunrise Beach
We will review strategies and requirements for motions to dismiss (Rule 55.27), motions for summary judgment (Rule 74.04), and post-trial motions (Rules 75.01 and 78).
This presentation will review:
3:24-3:29 p.m. | Break
3:29-4:20 p.m. | Trial skills ethics quiz
Speaker: Whittney Dunn, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, St. Louis
Presented in a multiple-choice "quiz" format, this program will address common ethics issues which can arise for trial lawyers relating to client communications, legal fees, confidentiality, and more.
A few examples of what attendees will learn:
4:20-5:02 p.m. | Closing arguments
Speaker: Justin C. Strayhorn, Brown & Crouppen PC, St. Louis
The speaker will discuss important items to consider while preparing your closing argument. The discussion will also include and emphasize cohesion and clarity in executing the argument.
What you will learn:
5:02 p.m. | Adjourn
Opinions and positions stated by presenters of MoBarCLE programs are those of the presenters and not necessarily those of The Missouri Bar. This program is intended as information for lawyers in Missouri, in conjunction with other research they deem necessary, in the exercise of their independent judgment.
| 01 Jury Instructions & trial preparation (5.1 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| 02 Krupp-Collins Voir Dire presentation Mobar Powerpoint 2 (002) (643.5 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| 03 Opening Statements Warner (547.5 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| 04 Direct and Cross Examination 2023 PPT (417.5 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| 05 Objections and motions in limine (367.7 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| 06 Motions to dismiss, summary judgement and post-trial drafting (789.3 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| 07 Trial skills ethic quiz Dunn (297 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| 08 Closing Arguments (555.5 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| MOLAP Information (210.1 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Important Information for Attorneys Seeking Kansas Credit (102.8 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Whittney Dunn is a professional responsibility attorney providing legal ethics and professional responsibility advice to the attorneys of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, an AmLaw 100 firm. Whittney previously served as Senior Risk Manager at The Bar Plan, where she gave ethics CLEs and provided guidance to insureds on practicing ethically.
Ryan Krupp is a personal injury and criminal defense attorney in St. Louis and St. Charles County. Previously, he worked for both the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office and Johnson County District Attorney’s Office where he appeared in court on behalf of the State of Missouri and Kansas in the criminal prosecution of among other things, Domestic Violence, Assault, Drug Cases, SVU Cases, Juvenile Offenders, and other felonies and misdemeanors. He tried numerous cases to a judge and jury.
Ryan is a native St. Louisan and is an alumni of Marquette High-School and Missouri Baptist University where he played men’s soccer, racking up several honors including two Academic All-American Awards, as well as Scholar Athlete Nominations and Academic All-Conference honors. Ryan is passionate about using his winning mindset to help people and ensure justice.
Morgan Murphy is a partner and trial attorney at Zevan Davidson Roman LLC in St. Louis, focusing on plaintiffs’ personal injury and medical malpractice cases across Missouri and Illinois. She previously spent six years defending physicians in medical malpractice suits. She is a graduate of Washington University School of Law.
Justin is an associate at Brown & Crouppen, where he represents plaintiffs pursuing personal injury claims. Prior to joining Brown & Crouppen, Justin worked as a civil defense attorney and has also worked as a prosecutor in St. Louis City and St. Louis County, where he tried many jury trials to their completion.
Natalie Warner has tried over 60 jury trials as first chair and numerous others as second chair, mentoring young attorneys through their first trials.
I am the managing attorney at the Williams Law Firm of Lake of the Ozarks, LLC in Sunrise Beach, Missouri. We have 5 attorneys and are a true general practice firm.
I have been engaged in an active trial and appellate practice since 2010. I focus primarily on civil litigation, real estate development work, business transactions, and acquisitions.
