This online collection of video presentations provides insights and practical information from leading OCBA members of the bench and bar. Each video presentation is around 10 minutes or less.







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Title:  The 998 Offer
Speaker:  Wylie Aitken Esq.
Summary:  Nationally recognized trial attorney Wylie Atkin discusses the basics of 998 offers: The effects of making and receiving statutory pretrial settlement offers as well as tactics and strategies.

Title:  Tips For Practicing Before The Civil Complex Panel
Speaker:  The Honorable Gail Andler
Summary:  Everything you need to know about practicing before the Civil Complex Panel of the Orange County Superior Court shared by one of its jurists, a veteran judge of the OC Superior Court.

Title:  Law and Motion: Ex Parte Notice
Speaker:  The Honorable Thierry P. Colaw
Summary:  A view from the bench…Judge Colaw provides a judicial perspective and several useful tips on filing Ex Parte applications.

Title:  Persuasive Writing
Speaker:  Marjorie G. Fuller, Esq.
Summary:  Appellate attorney and professional writer Marjorie Fuller provides invaluable tips and advice on how to write like a persuasive pro.

Title:  Settlement Agreements
Speaker:  Martha K. Gooding Esq.
Summary:  Attorney Martha Gooding shares tips for memorializing settlement terms into a cohesive and effective settlement agreement.

Title:  The Critical Role That Lawyers Play
Speaker:  The Honorable Andrew Guilford
Summary:  A Federal District Judge’s observations on the critical role that lawyers play in our system of justice and the importance of effectively communicating your client’s position to the judge and jury.

Title:  Civility in the Courtroom
Speaker:  The Honorable Kim R. Hubbard
Summary:  Judge Hubbard offers a judicial perspective and some excellent advice on the importance of practicing civility - as well as law - in the courtroom.

Title:  A Guided Tour Of The OC Community Court
Speaker:  The Honorable Wendy Lindley
Summary:  A guided tour of the Orange County Community Court and the many social services that are housed there presented by the Judge who was instrumental in its founding.

Title:  Judicial Profiles
Speaker:  The Honorable Franz E. Miller
Summary:  This Judicial Profiles is intended to provide our valued OCBA members with access to information about Orange County Superior Court judges that is both insightful and relevant. In the following video clips participating judges, in their own words, provide you with a wealth of information on practicing in their respective courtrooms. In 10-minutes or less you'll hear first-hand about personal judicial preferences, specific court practices and expectations, as well as important tips.

Title:  An A To Z Guide On The Practice Of Family Law
Speaker:  Mark Minyard
Summary:  A veteran family-law attorney provides an A to Z guide on the practice of family law, with emphasis on traps and pitfalls to avoid.

Title:  Trial Skills: Addressing the Jury
Speaker:  The Honorable Nho Trong Nguyen
Summary:  A view from the bench…Judge Nguyen provides a judicial perspective and several useful tips on presenting yourself and your client to a jury in the most favorable way. Judge Nguyen discusses jury selection as well as opening statements.

Title:  Preparing Your Client for Deposition
Speaker:  William S. O'Hare, Esq.
Summary:  Veteran attorney William O'Hare discusses the ins and outs of preparing your client for deposition.

Title:  How To Prepare A Winning Case For Trial
Speaker:  Thomas Pistone
Summary:  A 30-year trial veteran shares his insider tips on how to prepare a winning case for trial, including preparation of the opening statement, witness examinations, checklists, outlines, the trial notebook, and more.

Title:  Fee Agreements
Speaker:  Robert K. Sall Esq.
Summary:  Attorney Robert Sall provides a 'nutshell' presentation on fee agreements including valuable resources, must-know code sections, and practical tips.

Title:  Criminal Trial Preparation Tips
Speaker:  The Honorable Nancy Stock
Summary:  Criminal trial preparation tips from the former Presiding Judge of the Orange County Superior Court, including insights specific to practice before the Orange County Superior Court, as well as lessons applicable to practice before any court.

Title:  Do What You Love, Love What You Do
Speaker:  Jeanne A. Thomas, Esq.
Summary:  Attorney Jeanne Thomas shares some valuable insights as well as her own unique perspective on balancing life/work issues in the practice of law.

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