Approach your oral argument as a conversation with, not a lecture to, the judges.
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Joan M. Lockwood graduated with honors from Boston College in 1990 with bachelor’s degrees in finance and...
Richard E. Finneran is a partner in the firm’s St. Louis office. His practice concentrates on white...
John G. Simon’s work as Managing Partner at the firm has resulted in hundreds of millions of...
Intimidated by oral arguments? Appellate law experts Joan Lockwood and Rich Finneran suggest reframing your mindset to create a teaching conversation with the judges rather than simply extending your argument with opposing counsel. Today’s episode also includes tips for preparing more effective oral arguments, how to handle questions from the bench, and a few good reasons to show up to court early no matter where you are on the docket.
| Published: | February 23, 2022 |
| Podcast: | The Jury is Out |
| Category: | Litigation |
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The Jury is Out |
Hosted by John Simon, Erich Vieth, and Timothy Cronin, 'The Jury is Out' offers insight and mentorship to trial attorneys who want to better serve their clients and improve their practice with an additional focus on client relations, trial skills, and firm management.
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