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Top 10 Ethical Traps that Litigators Should Avoid
The Science of Body Language: Performance Skills for Litigators
The Art of Persuasive Speaking
The Art of Persuasive Writing
To Settle or Not to Settle: Strategy and Tactics for Litigators
Avoiding Communication Breakdown with Your Client
Understanding Your Case: Asking the Right Questions
Project Management for Litigators
"Leaves to Appeal" & Interventions at the Supreme Court - A View from the Bench of Final Appeal
Excelling at Motion Argument
Evidence and Objections at Trial
Examination-in-chief of Fact Witnesses
Cross-examination of Fact Witnesses
A View From the Bench: Motion Practice Strategy and Pointers
Trial Preparation: Your Pre-Trial Checklist
Controlling the Difficult Witness
Cross-Examining the Expert Witness
Mediation Advocacy
Communicate with Confidence: Voice and Body Language Techniques for Lawyers
Making your Case before an Administrative Tribunal
Assessing Your Case for Appeal
Written Advocacy: Drafting the Winning Factum
Risk Management for Litigators
Court Room Etiquette
Winning Oral Advocacy
Best Practices and Limits with Respect to Retention and Instruction of Experts