Adaptation, Advocacy, and Ethical Excellence in the Modern Civil Trial Environment
Civil trials are undergoing a transformation in response to various factors such as the rise of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, the impact of COVID-19, and an evolving legal landscape. This course is designed for attorneys seeking to adapt to these changes and enhance their trial preparation skills.
It will cover topics ranging from proactive trial assessment to the art of jury selection, effective evidence presentation, and ethical considerations. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the evolving civil trial environment and learn how to navigate it successfully.
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Partner; Selzer Gurvitch
Elizabeth McInturff represents individuals and businesses throughout Maryland and Washington D.C. in complex civil and commercial matters. In addition to focusing on Plaintiff’s side litigation, contract disputes, employment litigation, construction litigation, and actions arising under consumer protection acts and state wage laws, she takes on clients in private domestic law matters, including in guardianship matters. She regularly appears before State and Federal Courts, as well as before administrative and arbitration bodies, and is a columnist for The Daily Record’s Maryland Family Law Update. Active in the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland, she co-chairs the Leadership Development Academy and serves on the Strategic Planning Committee and Judicial Nominations Panel Committee, among others. She also serves on the Bar Foundation of Montgomery County’s Maryland CLE Committee and was inducted into the Foundation's Bar Leaders. Additionally, she holds memberships in Montgomery County American Inns of Court and Women’s Bar Association of Maryland – Montgomery County Chapter and is a board trustee with Bike to the Beach. McInturff earned her Juris Doctor from American University’s Washington College of Law with the Highest-Grade Certification. A National Semi-Finalist in the ABA Arbitration Competition, she mediated disputes with Access Youth, Inc. and represented clients in domestic and immigration matters at the Women and the Law Legal Clinic. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware, where she was on the Dean’s List, a Student-Athlete Academic All-Star, a student-athlete mentor, and a member of the varsity Women’s Rowing Team.
