Verbal persuasion—whether through written briefs or oral argument—is a trial lawyer’s stock-in-trade. A persuasive brief is typo-free, plainly written, and respectful (but not sterile). Likewise, lawyers can improve their persuasiveness at oral argument by being judicious in their use of PowerPoint presentations, listening and responding to the court’s questions, and eschewing the knee-jerk preference for more senior advocates.
More Stories
Fifth Circuit Quietly Decides Huge Venue Transfer Case
A three judge panel issued a potential groundbreaking opinion on intra-district venue shopping that could impact scores of IP disputes in East and North Texas.
Texas Wesleyan’s New Interim Law Dean Has Full Plate
Aric Short has been the interim dean of Texas Wesleyan School of Law for only three weeks but his agenda is full. He’s leading the law school’s effort for accreditation while helping it transition to Texas A&M control. But he still found some time to talk with The Texas Lawbook.
Texas Wesleyan's New Interim Law Dean Has Full Plate
Aric Short has been the interim dean of Texas Wesleyan School of Law for only three weeks but his agenda is full. He’s leading the law school’s effort for accreditation while helping it transition to Texas A&M control. But he still found some time to talk with The Texas Lawbook.
Lee Harvey Oswald Mock Jury Ends in Mistrials
A jury of a dozen Dallas citizens sat in judgment in the five decade old case in a mock trial orchestrated by the State Bar of Texas.
Leah Stewart Promoted to Shareholder at Beatty Bangle Strama
Austin-based Beatty Bangle Strama (BBS) has promoted Leah Stewart to shareholder. Stewart, who joined BBS in 2011 after practicing eight years at Vinson & Elkins, focuses her practice on healthcare
Gardere Expands Board, Adds Leadership Roles
Dallas-based Gardere has expanded from a five-person board to a nine-person board and has elected Holland O’Neil as chairwoman and Eric Blumrosen as vice chair. Firm Managing Partner Steve Good
Vorys Adds Two to Houston Office
Ohio-based Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease has added bankruptcy attorney John Sparacino and tax attorney Randell Gartin to the firm’s Houston office as partner and of counsel, respectively. They leave
Tim Shelby Promoted to Partner at AZA
Houston-based litigation boutique Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing (AZA) has promoted Tim Shelby to partner. “Tim is a person who can connect with jurors, witnesses and clients alike. But
T&K’s Jim Morriss Selected to American College of Environmental Lawyers
James Morriss III, Thompson & Knight’s environmental practice group leader and Austin office leader, has been selected to join the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL). Morriss, a graduate of