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John Siffert Speaks on Conducting an Effective Direct Examination at PLI’s Annual Trial By Jury Program
LSW partner John S. Siffert served on the “What’s Your Story: Conducting an Effective Direct Examination” panel at the Practising Law Institute’s 2019 Trial by Jury program. Drawing on his storied career as a trial lawyer, John offered his insights on how best to prepare and conduct effective direct examinations. The panel was moderated by the Hon. Richard M. Berman, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Also on the panel were the Hon. Deborah A. Batts, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, and David R. Marriott, a partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. John has participated in PLI’s Trial by Jury program annually since 2008.