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Add to Calendar: Add to Calendar: 2026-04-03 15:30:00 2026-04-04 12:00:00 Steven S. Kaufman Family Anatomy of a Trial Lecture Series 2026 – Session 2 Event Description The Steven S. Kaufman Family Anatomy of a Trial Lecture Series is a signature program designed to take participants inside the art and strategy of trial advocacy—step by step, decision by decision. Led by nationally respected trial lawyers and judges, the series goes beyond theory to show how exceptional advocates actually prepare, think, and perform in the courtroom. This spring, the series continues its deep dive into trial practice by following one complete case file across all three sessions, allowing participants to see how early strategic choices shape every phase of trial—from pretrial motions through jury deliberations. Each session builds on the last, offering a rare, cohesive look at how a case is developed, presented, and argued before a jury. Participants will receive the case materials in advance, observe live demonstrations, and engage in candid discussions about advocacy choices, pitfalls, and persuasion. Session 2: Direct and Cross Examination, Objections, and Demonstratives April 3–4, 2026 Featuring Eric Kennedy and Michael Ungar Participants will see how effective advocates tell a story through witnesses, control the courtroom through objections, and use demonstratives to clarify complex facts while maintaining momentum and credibility. What to Expect Each session follows the same immersive format: Friday Evening 3:30–4:30 p.m. — Pre-meeting and case setup 4:30–6:30 p.m. — Lecture and live demonstration Saturday Morning 8:30–9:00 a.m. — Breakfast 9:00–11:00 a.m. — Lecture and demonstration Concluding Q&A and faculty commentary Across all three sessions, attendees will not only hear from elite advocates—they will see the case come alive, watch strategic choices unfold in real time, and leave with practical insights they can apply immediately in their own trial work. Speaker Bios Eric Kennedy – Weisman, Kennedy & Berris Co., L.P.A. Eric Kennedy is the managing partner of Weisman, Kennedy & Berris Co., L.P.A. and a nationally recognized trial lawyer with four decades of litigation experience. Eric has been consistently listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 1989 and was named by the National Law Journal as one of the “Top 10 Civil Litigators in Ohio.” He has also been honored as Personal Injury Litigator of the Year and Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year for Cleveland. Eric’s leadership roles in major mass tort and multidistrict litigation include serving on executive and settlement committees in nationally significant product liability and pharmaceutical cases involving billions of dollars in claims. He is an invited member of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the International Society of Barristers and was inducted into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame in 2019. Michael Ungar – UB Greensfelder Michael N. Ungar is a nationally recognized trial lawyer and partner at UB Greensfelder, where he also serves as Co-Chair of the Litigation Department. With extensive experience handling complex civil and commercial disputes, Michael has been repeatedly recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America by Benchmark Litigation and named to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators in America multiple years. He has earned consistent rankings in the highest tier by Chambers USA for General Commercial Litigation and is widely respected for his effectiveness in high-stakes trials and as a strategic lead on complex issues involving securities, financial services, product liability, and class actions. Additionally, Michael has been honored as one of Crain’s Cleveland Business Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys, reflecting his leadership and influence in litigation locally and nationally. George Gund Hall Moot Courtroom 11075 East Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44106 School of Law School of Law America/New_York public