Master the trial notebook to organize evidence, manage witnesses, and present cases effectively with tips, examples, and best practices to boost trial confidence.
A well-prepared trial notebook can be the backbone of a successful courtroom strategy. More than just an organizational tool, a thoughtfully compiled trial notebook streamlines trial preparation, supports real-time decision-making, and provides a structured approach to presenting a compelling case. From evidentiary outlines and witness examinations to opening statements and closing arguments, every critical detail should be readily accessible.
Join experienced trial attorneys Rachel Ziolkowski Ullrich and Paul D. Motz for this CLE trial preparation webinar as they explore how to develop and use a trial notebook to your strategic advantage. This session will highlight key components that every effective trial notebook should include, practical methods to stay organized under pressure, and real-world insights on how meticulous preparation can impact outcomes.
Key issues that will be covered in this course are:
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Partner at FordHarrison
Rachel Ziolkowski Ullrich is an experienced litigator and trial lawyer who represents employers throughout Texas and beyond. Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Rachel is one of the most experienced litigators in the firm and has represented clients in litigations, trials, arbitrations, appeals and a variety of administrative hearings (EEOC, Texas Workforce Commission, Department of Labor, OSHA and other state and federal agencies) nationwide. Rachel is not afraid to take a case to trial, and has the track record to prove it. An employer's confidential information is extremely important and worthy of protection so Rachel routinely works with employers on creating confidentiality agreements and restrictive covenants such as non-disclosure, non-solicitation and non-competition agreements to protect those interests. She also works with employers who have hired or want to hire new employees with existing restrictive covenants deal with the legalities of those situations. Rachel’s litigation practice includes both sides of the docket on restrictive covenant issues and she is not afraid to rush into court to obtain a temporary restraining order for a client when necessary.
Shareholder at Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney
Paul Motz is a trial lawyer. He is at his best in a courtroom, in front of a judge or jury, where he delivers stellar results for his clients. A shareholder in the firm’s Chicago office, he focuses on complex commercial and tort litigation disputes, regularly winning large-scale matters involving product liability, catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, pharmaceutical negligence, professional negligence, transportation and construction defect. His wide depth of experience includes multi-district litigation (MDL) cases, labor & employment matters, insurance coverage & bad faith claims, patent disputes, breach of contract and other financial matters. This experience includes often being retained on the eve of trial, even as little as 48 hours before jury selection, to try the case to verdict. Paul aggressively litigates cases across the country, beginning each matter by developing the story that will be told to the jury. Through this process, he determines how a case will be tried, its strengths and weaknesses and how to exploit or defend each. He backs this strategy with an intense focus on witness preparation, which is where he believes cases are won or lost.
