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Trial Strategy, Persuasion & Storytelling with W. Mark Lanier

Monday, September 29th, 2025
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Add to Calendar: Add to Calendar: 2025-09-29 16:30:00 2025-09-29 18:30:00 Trial Strategy, Persuasion & Storytelling with W. Mark Lanier Event Description Case Western Reserve University School of Law proudly presents the inaugural Steven S. Kaufman Family Anatomy of a Trial Lecture Series, a program designed to elevate trial advocacy skills for law students and practicing attorneys. Each lecture features one of the nation’s most accomplished trial attorneys, who will share insights into the strategies and techniques that shape effective courtroom advocacy. A networking reception will follow each event, and all sessions are pending approval for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. W. Mark Lanier, founder of The Lanier Law Firm, is widely regarded as one of the most influential trial attorneys of his generation. In this lecture, Lanier will explore the foundations of trial advocacy: how to develop a compelling trial story that resonates with jurors. Drawing on his decades of courtroom experience, he will demonstrate how to weave facts into persuasive narratives that drive success at trial. Learn more about W. Mark Lanier. Cleveland Botanical Garden 11030 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106 School of Law School of Law America/New_York public

Steven S. Kaufman Family Anatomy of a Trial Lecture Series

2.0 hours of CLE credit, pending approval

Event Description

Case Western Reserve University School of Law proudly presents the inaugural Steven S. Kaufman Family Anatomy of a Trial Lecture Series, a program designed to elevate trial advocacy skills for law students and practicing attorneys. Each lecture features one of the nation’s most accomplished trial attorneys, who will share insights into the strategies and techniques that shape effective courtroom advocacy. A networking reception will follow each event, and all sessions are pending approval for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit.

W. Mark Lanier, founder of The Lanier Law Firm, is widely regarded as one of the most influential trial attorneys of his generation. In this lecture, Lanier will explore the foundations of trial advocacy: how to develop a compelling trial story that resonates with jurors. Drawing on his decades of courtroom experience, he will demonstrate how to weave facts into persuasive narratives that drive success at trial. Learn more about W. Mark Lanier.

Event Location

Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106

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