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Add to Calendar: Add to Calendar: 2026-04-17 15:30:00 2026-04-18 12:00:00 Steven S. Kaufman Family Anatomy of a Trial Lecture Series 2026 – Session 3 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 3: Closing Arguments and Jury Instructions April 17–18, 2026 Featuring Rebecca Weinstein Bacon and Nick DiCello The series concludes with the culmination of the case—how to synthesize evidence, argue persuasively in closing, and work within (and sometimes around) jury instructions to give jurors a clear path to a verdict. 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 Rebecca Weinstein Bacon – Bartlit Beck LLP Rebecca Weinstein Bacon is a partner at Bartlit Beck LLP and a highly regarded trial lawyer whose practice focuses on complex pharmaceutical, consumer class action, and commercial disputes. She has extensive experience litigating high-impact cases in both federal and state courts, and her talent in front of juries and mastery of trial dynamics have earned recognition from Benchmark Litigation, where she was named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America. Her peers and clients frequently acknowledge her skill in articulating persuasive courtroom narratives and managing intricate litigation strategies for sophisticated matters. Rebecca’s role in major trials underscores her reputation as a fierce and effective advocate. Nick DiCello – Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP Nick DiCello is a partner at Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP and a distinguished trial attorney known for obtaining significant multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in medical negligence, wrongful death, civil rights, and personal injury litigation. He has been repeatedly named to The Best Lawyers in America and twice selected as Lawyer of the Year for Personal Injury in Cleveland. Nick has also been recognized among the Top 50 Lawyers in Cleveland and Top 100 in Ohio by Super Lawyers. His leadership in the profession includes service as President-Elect of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, and he is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a member of the International Society of Barristers, reflecting his stature as a respected trial advocate. George Gund Hall Moot Courtroom 11075 East Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44106 School of Law School of Law America/New_York public