Trial Advocacy Conference

Friday, August 22, 2025
08:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m.
Add to Calendar 2025-08-22 08:00:00 2025-08-22 18:00:00 Trial Advocacy Conference Join us for a two-day Trial Advocacy Conference held at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ McGeorge School of Law led by members of the judiciary, focused on building practical courtroom skills. With separate tracks for civil, criminal, and probate/family practice — and sessions designed for both jury and bench trial settings — participants will explore pre-trial strategy, voir dire, evidence presentation, and persuasive case theory. The conference is co-hosted by the Sacramento County Bar Association. The program covers opening statements, direct and cross-examination, objections, and closing arguments. The conference concludes with a full mock trial featuring live feedback from judicial officers. Whether you’re new to litigation or looking to deepen your skills, this conference offers structured, practice-oriented instruction from experienced judges.Speakers include: Hon. Lauri Damrell, Hon. Carlton Davis, Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Justice Elena Duarte, Hon. Julie Weng-Gutierrez, Hon. Curtis Fiorini, Hon. Jaya Badiga, & Hon. Russell Hom (Ret.)REGISTER TODAY! Seats are limited.Click here for more information: https://sacbar.org/trial-advocacy-conference.  3200 5th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA McGeorge School of Law McGeorge School of Law America/Los_Angeles public

Join us for a two-day Trial Advocacy Conference held at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ McGeorge School of Law led by members of the judiciary, focused on building practical courtroom skills. With separate tracks for civil, criminal, and probate/family practice — and sessions designed for both jury and bench trial settings — participants will explore pre-trial strategy, voir dire, evidence presentation, and persuasive case theory. The conference is co-hosted by the Sacramento County Bar Association. 

The program covers opening statements, direct and cross-examination, objections, and closing arguments. The conference concludes with a full mock trial featuring live feedback from judicial officers. Whether you’re new to litigation or looking to deepen your skills, this conference offers structured, practice-oriented instruction from experienced judges.

Speakers include: Hon. Lauri Damrell, Hon. Carlton Davis, Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Justice Elena Duarte, Hon. Julie Weng-Gutierrez, Hon. Curtis Fiorini, Hon. Jaya Badiga, & Hon. Russell Hom (Ret.)

REGISTER TODAY! Seats are limited.


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McGeorge School of Law
3200 5th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
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