Illinois Trial Skills MCLE Courses

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.

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.

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.

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.

This presentation will cover preparation for cross-examination, the three steps for impeachment, impeachment by omission, how to expose the lying witnesses, and more.

This program will teach lawyers how to interact with the media and benefit from free marketing without violating their ethical duties.