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Trial Reflections: Hot Takes from Inside the Courtroom

Explore key trial strategies, from jury selection to opening statements and deposition use, with insights for success in the courtroom.

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BeginnerUpdated Mar 29, 2025
Trial Reflections: Hot Takes from Inside the Courtroom

What You'll Learn

check_circleLearn how to identify and address biases in jury selection.
check_circleUnderstand how to craft clear and informative opening statements.
check_circleGain knowledge on when to object in a trial and how to maintain juror trust.
check_circleDevelop strategies for confidently requesting fair compensation in trials.

About This Course

Join expert trial attorney Christina Sonsire, fresh off her latest medical malpractice verdict, as she reflects on her trial. Topics will include gutsy jury selection, maintaining a calm demeanor in the courtroom, methods for maximizing the cross-examination of doctors, and much more!

Topics List:

  • Jury Selection: The Importance of Asking Hard Questions
  • Crafting an Effective Opening Statement
  • Managing Objections: When to Object and When Not to
  • Using Trial Software to Present Complex Medical Evidence
  • The Art of Asking for Fair Compensation
  • Case Study: Understanding Medical Malpractice in Surgery
  • Key Medical Terms for Trial Lawyers
  • Importance of Visualization in Jury Trials

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NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
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The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.

Christina  Sonsire, Esq.
Christina Sonsire, Esq.

Partner at Ziff Law Firm

Christina Sonsire is a partner at the Ziff Law Firm in Elmira, New York where she represents plaintiffs in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Christina currently serves on the Academy's Board of Directors as Vice President for the Third Department. She also sits on the Judicial Screening Committee, responsible for interviewing candidates for the New York State Court of Appeals and making recommendations to the Governor. Christina attended law school at the University of Montana, was an undergraduate soccer star at Georgetown University and has always been involved with public service.

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