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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Speaker:  Wylie Aitken Esq.
Title:  The 998 Offer
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.

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

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

Speaker:  Mark Minyard
Title:  An A To Z Guide On The Practice Of Family Law
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.

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

Speaker:  Thomas Pistone
Title:  How To Prepare A Winning Case For Trial
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.

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

Speaker:  Jeanne A. Thomas, Esq.
Title:  Do What You Love, Love What You Do
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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