Santa Barbara Trial Skills and Ethics Seminar
The Do’s and don’ts of Direct examination in action 

Topic: The Do’s and Don’ts of Direct Examination in Action (1:07:28)
Presenters: Nick Rowley, Ashley Parris, Tom Feher, Arash Homampour, Pejman Ben-Cohen, Aaron Broussard and Judge Williams

Watch members of this enthusiastic panel share a variety of tips and insights on direct examination. Learn about the importance of sequencing, creating and using exhibits, motivating your witnesses, building credibility with the jury, figuring out when to bring your client into the courtroom and for how long, and how to use the defense attorney’s cross examination to your advantage during your direct examination.