General Credit Hours:1.5
CDs/DVDs may not ship until 4-6 weeks after the original program date below.
Original Program Date: February 11, 2026
CLE Credit Expiration Date: August 31, 2027
This CLE presentation features members of the judiciary offering practical, experience-based guidance on effective advocacy from deposition through trial. Drawing on what judges see work—and fail—in real courtrooms, the program will cover best practices for taking and defending depositions, including preparation, questioning techniques, and common pitfalls that undermine credibility or efficiency. The judges will then address the often-overlooked but critical role of the pretrial stipulation, providing tips on drafting clear, complete stipulations that streamline issues, avoid trial surprises, and assist the court. The presentation concludes with practical trial tips, focusing on organization, professionalism, evidentiary presentation, and persuasive courtroom conduct. Attendees will gain concrete, judge tested strategies to improve case preparation, enhance advocacy, and present their cases more effectively at every stage of litigation.
10 Minutes
Connection Time
5 Minutes
Welcome and Introductions
Ricardo Morales, Esq., Miami
Ryan Knight, Esq., Plantation
70 Minutes
Litigation Practical Tips from the JCC Perspective
Honorable Thomas A. Hedler, West Palm Beach
Honorable Sylvia Medina-Shore, Miami
10 Minutes
Questions and Answers
5 Minutes
Closing Remarks
Course Number:9617
Credit Hours:
General Credit Hours:1.5
Business Litigation Credit Hours:1.5
Labor and Employment Law Credit Hours:1.5
Workers Compensation Credit Hours:1.5