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Illinois Trial Skills MCLE Courses

Anatomy of a Civil Tax Controversy, Part II
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Presented by: Michael DeBlis III
IL: 1
Description
There is a certain rhythm to the audit process, and it’s a very scary beat. In this presentation, I'll discuss the steps that most examinations begin and end with. We'll discuss eggshell audits, those audits where unbeknownst to the IRS at the start of the examination, the taxpayer has major criminal problems and what you can do to help shepherd your client through the pending storm. We'll also discuss the attorney-client privilege in the tax realm as well as the necessity to retain a Kovel accountant when there are underlying criminal tax issues that are lurking. Finally, we'll take a short digression into IRS Appeals.
Principles of Crisis Communication
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Presented by: Nathan Miller
IL: 1
Description
This program will help attorneys prepare for the inevitable crises in their practice, guiding them through the steps they should take before, during and after, and giving them valuable communication tips for dealing with colleagues, clients, and the media.
Cross Examination made simple pt 1
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Presented by: Michael DeBlis III
IL: 1.5
Description
This presentation will provide you with creative tools for conducting cross-examination, reducing these techniques to simple, easy to apply rules that can be referred to before and during trial preparation.
Cross-examination Made Simple Part 2: Impeachment by Inconsistent Statement
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Presented by: Michael DeBlis III
IL: 1.25
Description
This presentation will cover preparation for cross-examination, the three steps for impeachment, impeachment by omission, how to expose the lying witnesses, and more.
Theatre of the Courtroom Part 2
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Presented by: Michael DeBlis III
IL: 1.5
Description
In part 2 of this course, attorneys will learn how to present a compelling story to the jury by employing tactics used in the theatre.
Mass Communication, Ethics, and the Law: Perspectives of a Trial Lawyer
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Presented by: Colleen Marea Quinn
IL: 1
Description
This program will teach lawyers how to interact with the media and benefit from free marketing without violating their ethical duties.
Cross-Examination Made Simple (Part 3): Impeachment by Inconsistent Statement (& Omission)
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Presented by: Michael DeBlis III
IL: 1.25
Description
This presentation will cover the preparation for cross-examination, focusing on impeachment by omission.
Storytelling in the Courtroom Part - 3
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Presented by: Michael DeBlis III
IL: 1
Description
This presentation will cover how storytelling can help lawyers to cut through all of the noise and distractions of everyday life in order to connect to the jury on a human level.
Storytelling In The Courtroom Part - 2
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Presented by: Michael DeBlis III
IL: 1.5
Description
This program will instruct lawyers on how storytelling can help lawyers to cut through all of the noise and distractions of everyday life in order to connect to the jury on a human level.
Shakespeare for Lawyers Part 2: Rhetorical Power in the Courtroom
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Presented by: Michael DeBlis III
IL: 1.25
Description
Part 2 of this program will give viewers tips and tools taken from Shakespeare aimed at finding their rhetorical power in the courtroom.
Storytelling In The Courtroom - Part 1
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Presented by: Michael DeBlis III
IL: 1.5
Description
This program will instruct lawyers on how storytelling can help lawyers to cut through all of the noise and distractions of everyday life in order to connect to the jury on a human level.
Depositions, Mediations, & Hearings - Continuing Your Trial Path During COVID-19
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Presented by: Jed Kurzban
IL: 0.75
Description
This program will give you an overview of medical malpractice cases and walk you through key changes to litigation procedures that have occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shakespeare for Lawyers Part 1: Make Your Words Dance
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Presented by: Michael DeBlis III
IL: 1.5
Description
The program will instruct viewers on how to harness the tools of Shakespeare to persuade juries in oral argument, chief among them the power of rhetoric.