Sharon L. McCarthy participates in a panel titled “Ethical Considerations in Jury Trials” hosted by the Practicing Law Institute at 1:45 pm on October 18th, 2023. The panel will be conducted online and in person. CLE credit is offered for this event.

Event Description:

The 1-day program titled “Trial by Jury 2023” will explore explore ethical consideration in jury trials. After completing this session participants will be able to avoid ethical pitfalls in the voir dire, ethically investigate jurors using social media, and understand ethical issues involved with using jury consultants and investigating jurors. The program features masters of the bar and the bench presenting valuable and useful insights on jury trials. The Practicing Law Institute has assembled the most experienced and respected state and federal judges, as well as many distinguished litigators, to give a unique view into jury trials and the best way to handle them, from opening statements through closing arguments. The panelists will also dissect the ethical issues that often arise and the best ways to handle these situations. Join to gain proven strategies and practical tools to successfully manage every phase of a jury case.

Panel Leader:

Antonina M. Apps, Regional Director of the New York Office of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Speakers:

Sharon L. McCarthy, Kostelanetz LLP

Hon. Eric R. Komitee, United States District Court Judge for the Eastern District of New York

Hon. Loretta A. Preska, United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of New York

Please visit here for registration details and the program guide.