Master high-stakes trial advocacy, cross-examination, and persuasive storytelling through the lens of Kya Clark’s dramatic courtroom defense.
Great courtroom advocacy often comes to life through compelling stories. Using the bestselling novel and film Where the Crawdads Sing as a case study, this engaging course explores essential litigation techniques through the lens of a high-profile fictional murder trial.
Participants will analyze the prosecution and defense strategies, evaluate evidentiary issues, and consider whether a motion to suppress would have succeeded. Through selected trial scenes, the program examines opening and closing statements, direct and cross-examinations, witness credibility, alibi defenses, and practical courtroom advocacy. Attendees will also gain valuable guidance on managing difficult clients and strengthening their overall litigation approach.
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Continuing Legal Education Speaker and Trained Educator
Philip Bogdanoff is a nationally recognized continuing legal education speaker and trained educator. Previously, he served as an assistant prosecutor in the Summit County Prosecutor's Office for more than 25 years, beginning in 1981. Before retiring as a Senior Assistant Prosecutor, he argued cases before the Ohio Ninth District Court of Appeals and twenty cases before the Ohio Supreme Court, including six death penalty cases. In 2022, Mr. Bogdanoff served as a Special Prosecutor on three criminal cases before the Ohio Supreme Court. He is a speaker for the National District Attorneys Association and has taught members of more than fifty organizations, including the National Association of Legal Administrators, state and local bar associations, and prosecuting attorneys' associations. More information about Mr. Bogdanoff is available on his website: http://www.philipbogdanoff.com.
