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Winning a Federal Criminal Trial
Produced on September 13, 2018
Course Information
Course Description
From motions in limine to jury selection to opening statements and closing arguments to charging the jury, this course takes you through the anatomy of a federal criminal trial. And more importantly, the course provides essential pointers to help you win your next case. State practitioners can similarly benefit from parallels in trial practice in both Courts.
Taught by experienced criminal attorney Joey Jackson, this course is a crucial introduction to criminal practice for newer lawyers, but also provides a great refresher and proven strategies for the skilled trial attorney.
Learning Objectives:
- Take a deep dive into the anatomy a federal criminal trial
- Gain proven strategies to help you win your case
- Explore parallels to local criminal practice
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Faculty
Joey Jackson
Watford Jackson, PLLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law
Joey Jackson is a nationally-recognized criminal defense attorney who has for nearly two decades represented individuals and labor unions in state and federal court. After graduating from Hofstra Law School, Mr. Jackson was appointed Assistant District Attorney under Robert Morgenthau in Manhattan. Following a successful career as a Prosecutor where he received the Distinguished Public Service Award, Mr. Jackson joined the firm of Koehler & Isaacs LLP., where he serves as Senior Trial Counsel specializing in Criminal Defense and Labor & Employment. Prior to Law School, he earned his MPA from SUNY Albany's Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy. While earning his Master's Degree, he worked for the N.Y.S. Assembly Speaker as a Legislative Analyst. He also holds a B.A. from SUNY Brockport, where he participated in the honors program, directed the student-run Legal Information Service, served as student body president, and interned with the N.Y.S. Education Department as well as Congressman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) in Washington, D.C. In addition to defending clients criminally and representing them in other related matters, he is also employed by CNN/HLN as a Legal Analyst.
Reviews
Outstanding Instructor. Great course taught by a real professional
Very entertaining
Excellent primer.
Fantastic speaker
Very engaging and well presented- he is somebody i would have on my side if needed!!
Excellent presenter Held my attention. I think will ask him to represent me if I get accused of a crime in New York hahaha.
Engaging and helpful.
Very well presented.
Great overview of trial strategy. Highlighted significant considerations in preparation for trial and in presenting a case at trial.
Great presenter! (I am sure he is great at trial!)
Have rated almost all seminars highly, but this one was exceptional. I wish I had seen this video, or better, worked with this attorney when I began litigation.
Excellent presentation seminar with a thorough and effective presentation.
Articulate and engaging presenter. Bravo!
Excellent presentation!
Wow. Great delivery. Very engaging presentation.
This was really an exceptionally good CLE....presenter did an excellent job fitting a tremendous amount of material into a relatively short time. Would highly recommend to my colleagues.
Great, practical course
Dynamic speaker and material. Great presentation!
Very engaging presentation.
Exceptional
One of the better trainings I've ever watched. This gentleman has outstanding communication skills. Very engaging with good advice.
Excellent speaker, concise, to the point, and engaging.
Great speaker
Very interesting presentation.
Great presenter
excellent presentation.
Well done presentation
Great presentation.
Good stuff
Excellent presentation. He had my attention for every bit of the hour and a half. If this video had been available when I graduated from law school, I would have made better choices. I commend attorney Joey Jackson.
Great lecture .
Amazing presenter.
Presenter was very good!!!
Really good analysis and energetic presentation re: federal trial
Excellent materials and presentation!!!!
Great course
A dynamic and experienced speaker and advocate. I highly recommend this course.
Great information!
Very well prepared and presented.
Presentation well received and very useful!
Really liked this speaker. He seemed very sincere about his role as an attorney and I think he would come across as such in front of a jury. Some basic, but overall, very good coverage of his topic.
It is remarkably unusual that I rate anything a 4. This was excellent
Excellent speaker.
This presenter was very passionate and engaging
Very organized, practical and thought out, thanks
I liked it
I enjoyed the presenter. He was interesting, engaging, and practical.
Outstanding course! It is a must for any litigation attorney.
Thank you.
really enjoyed content and manner of presentation
Very well done - loved the example at the end which really brought many concepts into the light.
Engaging presenter
Great presentation. Very articulate.
Great instructor. This was very helpful. Well done!
Excellent presentation.
Best Lawline course I have taken. Super presentation.
Joey is an outstanding speaker.
Excellent
i enjoyed the lecturer's energy and confidence. It was an interesting listen for sure.
Best CLE ever!
Excellent.
Great info. Good speaker.
Informative and entertaining
Great presenter.
Really great presentation
This presenter was fabulous. The best I have seen.
Excellent presentation
Great speaker
Exceptionally well done.
Excellent.
great job!
Excellent Presenter
frankly Joel is a pleasure to listen to; enthusiastic, lucid, convincing, passionate, logical, and experienced - you can feel his common sense breathing through. great lecturer; thanks for the thought that went into this and for the high entertainment value!!!
Good presentation. Well balanced between actual experiences and academic trial considerations. Thanks!