Nationally Recognized Lecturers on Trial Advocacy, Ethics, and Malpractice
Mark B. Wilson and Michael S. LeBoff are frequent speakers at a variety of legal seminars and conferences. Mr. Wilson and Mr. LeBoff’s experience ranges from large scale events with thousands of attendees to smaller specialty seminars. Their philosophy and desire is to bring understanding and clarity to a variety of legal subjects – with a special interest in teaching to improve trial skills and ethics in the legal community.
Since 1994, Mr. Wilson and Mr. LeBoff have been awarded a plethora of honors and awards by both the Orange County, California legal community and the State of California. In addition, Mr. Wilson and Mr. LeBoff have published numerous publications on a wide range of legal topics. Mr. Wilson and Mr. LeBoff enjoy speaking and teaching regarding trial skills, multimedia trial presentations, and legal ethics. Their presentations showcase how to graphically animate and demonstrate cases in a way juries will remember. In addition, the attorneys stress the importance of incorporating visuals to develop a theme and achieve the best possible outcome in trial. To learn more, please view Mr. Wilson’s full biography and Mr. LeBoff’s full biography.
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Trial Skills & Technology
Multimedia Trial Presentations & Technology
How to Use Multimedia in Trial – Orange County College of Trial Advocacy (2022)
How to Use Multimedia in Opening Statement – OC College of Trial Advocacy (2019)
Effective Use of Multimedia – College of Trial Advocacy (2017)
How to Use Multimedia to Make Closing Arguments More Convincing – Provisors (2015)
Using Multimedia to Maximize Impact – OCBA Business Litigation Section (2014)
Eye Popping Multi-Media at Trial – OCTLA (2014)
Effective Use of Multimedia for Mediation and Trial – Banyard Inn of Court (2013)
How to Present a Multimedia Closing Argument – OC College of Trial Advocacy (2009)
Technology Weapons Every Business Lawyer Must Use at Trial – ABTL (2008)
Modern Evidence Techniques and Technology – Lorman Seminar (2005)
Litigation in the 21st Century: Multimedia Trials – OCTLA (2001)
Mastering Trial Advocacy
ABOTA Master in Trial – Orange County Bar Association (2018)
From Counsel Table to the Witness Stand – ABA Section of Litigation (2021)
Jack vs. The Giant: Keeping Reins on a Case with Disproportionate Burdens – ABA (2016)
Telling a Winning Story at Trial – American Bar Association (2013)
Jury Selection & Strategic Storytelling
Mini Opening Statements and Voir Dire – OCBA (2016)
Telling the Story at Trial – University of California Irvine School of Law (2014)
Capturing the Audience’s Attention with Multimedia – OCWLA (2014)
How to Conduct Voir Dire – OC College of Trial Advocacy (2007)
Latest Trends in Jury Selection – OCTLA (2003)
Advanced Evidence & Pre-Trial Prep
Demonstrative Evidence at Trial – OCBA College of Trial Advocacy (2019)
Using Video Technology in Case Management, Deposition & Trial – OCTLA (2009)
How to Take a Videotaped Deposition and Get it Into Evidence – OCTLA (2006)
Mock Trials: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know – OCTLA (2002)
Legal Ethics & Malpractice
Professional Ethics & The Rules of Conduct
Ethics and Civility in a Post-COVID World – OCBA (2020)
Everyday Ethical Problems That Should Keep You Awake at Night – OCBA (2020)
Everyday Ethical Problems That Can Lead to Disaster – OCBA Last Dash (2021)
The New Rules of Professional Conduct for Small Firms – OCBA (2019)
Ethical Issues that Should Keep You Awake at Night – OCBA (2019, 2018, 2015)
The New Rules of Professional Conduct and the Sheppard Mullin Opinion – OCBA (2018)
Legal Ethics for Large Law Firms – Private Firm Presentation (2017)
Ethics & Etiquette: Avoiding Malpractice Claims – OCBA (2013)
Malpractice Avoidance & Defense
How to Ruin Your Legal Career – OCBA, Business and Litigation Section (2024)
How Business Attorneys Can Avoid Legal Malpractice Claims – OCBA, Business and Corporate Law Section (2023)
Representing and Defending Lawyers at Depositions – ABA, National Legal Malpractice Conference (2023)
Legal Malpractice and Fiduciary Duty Claims: Ethics & Avoidance – OCBA Last Dash (2021)
Ten Ways to Avoid Legal Malpractice – OCBA (2019)
Oops: What To Do When an Attorney or Expert Screws Up – ABA (2019)
How to Avoid Legal Malpractice and Keep Your License – Ferguson Inn of Court (2018)
Legal Malpractice Claims: Elements, Avoidance, and Defense – OCBA (2020, 2019, 2018)
Legal Malpractice: Elements & Prosecution – OCBA (2018)
Specialized Niche Ethics
Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in Banking & Financial Services – OCBA (2020)
How to Avoid Real Estate Legal Malpractice – OCBA (2017)
Conflicts, The Silent Killer – OCBA Trusts & Estates Section (2013)
High-Profile Case Studies & Emerging Trends
Thomas Girardi and Michael Avenatti: Lessons Learned – ABA, Section of Litigation (2022)
Millennials and Malpractice: Tips to Avoid Common Pitfalls – ABA (2020)
Business & Professionalism
The Business of Law: Fees & Billing Strategy
Billing Tips for Young Lawyers – MyCLE (2023)
Get Paid: Ethical and Effective Billing Practices – ABA Litigation Section (2023)
Attorney Billing 101 – BeaconLive (2022)
Get Paid Faster: Resolve Fee Disputes in Commercial Litigation – OCBA (2020)
Marriage and Divorce of Law Firms – OCBA (2018)
Building Your Law Firm – OCBA (2018)
Winning Attorney-Client Fee Disputes – OCBA (2017)
Corporate Strategy & Dispute Resolution
Demystifying Arbitration: Is It a Better Option? – OCBA Business Law (2022)
How to Open the Gate or Keep it Closed – ABTL (2020)
Avoid Crippling Lawsuits and How to Win Them – Small Business Expo LA (2018)
The Ideal Motion to Compel Arbitration – ABTL Annual Seminar (2018)
Mistakes Lawyers Make Regarding Structured Settlements – Society of Settlement Planners (2016)
Cumis Counsel Issues for the Business Litigator – OCBA (2010)
Advanced Deposition & Expert Witness Tactics
Preparing Experts for Deposition and Trial Testimony – OCBA (2020)
How to Prepare for and Take “C-Suite” Depositions – OCBA (2019)
Maximizing Expert Witness Selection and Challenges – OCBA (2017)
Taking Apart an Expert – ABA Business Law Section (2013)
Client Relations & High-Stakes Litigation
Insights from OC In-House Lawyers During the COVID Crisis – OCBA (2020)
Growing Pains: Ethical Dilemmas for Young Lawyers – ABA (2021)
Trial from the Client Perspective: In-House Counsel Insights – ABA (2018)
Ethical Issues for Banking and Lending Lawyers – OCBA (2015)
Negotiation for Young (and Old) Lawyers – ABA (2010/2013)
Countering the Empty Pocket Defense in a Bad Economy – ABA (2013)
Damages in a Commercial Case – Lorman Seminar (2003)
Trying the Business Case on a Contingency Fee Basis – State Bar of California (2000)