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The “Mark L. Horwitz” Trial Lawyers Bootcamp – The Murder Trial of Al Capone for the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre

$195.00

CLE: 9 General, 9 Criminal Appellate Law Certification, 9 Criminal Trial Law | Date: June 2, 2023 | Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Location: Orlando Federal Courthouse

Get ready for an electrifying program unlike any other! Join us for an unforgettable experience featuring a faculty of nationally recognized trial lawyers and judges. Immerse yourself in a day of riveting lectures, captivating demonstrations, and exhilarating panel discussions covering every essential aspect of trial advocacy. One session during the day features a panel discussion with judges on what trial judges want from trial lawyers.

The case for the day which serves as the anchor of the program will be the “Murder Trial of Al Capone for the St Valentine’s Day Massacre”. On February 14, 1929, Capone’s gang allegedly killed all members of the rival gang of Buggs Moran. But there was never a trial – until now. You will witness a fictional trial with Al Capone testifying in his defense.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to witness some of the most brilliant legal minds in action and experience the excitement of a dramatic murder trial!

Category OCBA Early Bird until March 31 OCBA Regular after March 31
OCBA Member $155 $165
Government/Academic Member $125 $135
Nonmember $185 $195

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The Trial Lawyer Bootcamp is dedicated to the Memory of Mark L. Horwitz who helped pioneer this program for the OCBA. 

ABA Litigation Section is a co-sponsoring this event.

 

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June 2, 2023

Judges for the day:

  • 8:00 a.m. – Noon: The Honorable Roy B. Dalton, Jr., Senior U.S. District Judge, Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
  • 1:05 – 3:15 p.m.: The Honorable Carlos E. Mendoza, U.S. District Judge
  • 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.: The Honorable Paul G. Byron, U.S. District Judge

AGENDA

MORNING SESSION

All Sessions Will Take Place in Ceremonial Courtroom 3A

8:00 – 8:15 a.m.: CALL TO ORDER, OPENING REMARKS AND WELCOME

Paul Mark Sandler,* Shapiro, Sher, Guinot & Sandler, P.A. – Baltimore
Vincent A. Citro,* Law Offices of Horwitz & Citro, P.A. – Orlando

8:15 – 8:45 a.m.: PANEL DISCUSSION OF CASE ANALYSIS, THEORY OF THE CASE, CIVILITY, AND PROFESSIONALISM

Moderator: Tony Sos, Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna, Ruffier & Sos LLP – Orlando

Panel Members:

  • The Honorable Roy B. Dalton, Jr., Senior U.S. District Judge, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • The Honorable Emerson R. Thompson, Jr., Senior Judge, Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeals
  • The Honorable Marc L. Lubet, Senior Judge, Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit Court
  • The Honorable A. Thomas Mihok, Mediate First, Inc. – Winter Park

8:45 – 9:10 a.m.: LECTURE: OPENING STATEMENTS

Speaker: Bud Kirk,* Rumberger | Kirk – Orlando

DEMONSTRATION OF OPENING STATEMENTS

9:10 – 9:25 a.m.: For the State:

Thomas E. Dukes, III,* McEwan, Martinez, Dukes & Hall, P.A. – Orlando

9:25 – 9:40 a.m.: For the Defense:

Francis M. McDonald, Jr.,* McDonald Toole Wiggins, P.A. – Orlando

9:40 – 10:15 a.m.: PANEL DISCUSSION – CRITIQUE OF OPENING STATEMENTS; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Moderator: LaShawnda K. Jackson, Rumberger | Kirk – Orlando

Panel Members:

  • The Honorable Roy B. Dalton, Jr.,* Senior U.S. District Judge, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • The Honorable Paul G. Byron, U.S. District Judge, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • The Honorable A. Thomas Mihok, Mediate First, Inc. – Winter Park
  • David P. Ackerman,* Akerman, LLP – West Palm Beach
  • Angelo M. Patacca, Jr.,* Rogers Towers, P.A. – Jacksonville

10:15 – 10:30 a.m.: BREAK

10:30 – 11:00 a.m.: LECTURE: DIRECT EXAMINATION

Speaker: Richard L. Allen, Jr., Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm, P.A. – Orlando

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.: DEMONSTRATION OF DIRECT EXAMINATION OF ALPHONSINE “AL” CAPONE

Witness: Amber N. Davis, Wolter VanDyke Davis, P.L.L.C. – Orlando

By: Curtis B. Miner,* Colson Hicks Eidson – Coral Gables

11:30 a.m. – Noon: PANEL DISCUSSION – CRITIQUE OF DIRECT EXAMINATION: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Moderator: Eric C. Reed, Holland & Knight, LLP – Orlando

Panel Members:

  • The Honorable Roy B. Dalton, Jr.,* Senior U.S. District Judge, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • The Honorable Marc L. Lubet, Senior Judge, Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit Court
  • The Honorable A. Thomas Mihok, Mediate First, Inc. – Winter Park
  • Curtis B. Miner,* Colson Hicks Eidson – Coral Gables
  • Dennis R. O’Connor,* – O’Connor & O’Connor L.L.C. – Orlando

LUNCH – Noon to 1 p.m.

In the Atrium on the Third Floor

AFTERNOON SESSION

All Sessions Will Take Place in Ceremonial Courtroom 3A

1:05 – 1:30 p.m. PANEL DISCUSSION: WHAT JUDGES WANT FROM TRIAL LAWYERS

Moderator: Thomas Larry Hill,* Moore Hill & Westmoreland, PA – Pensacola

Panel Members:

  • The Honorable Paul G. Byron, U.S. District Judge, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • The Honorable Carlos E. Mendoza, U.S. District Judge, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • The Honorable Emerson R. Thompson, Jr., Senior Judge, Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeals
  • The Honorable Heather Pinder Rodriguez, Circuit Judge, Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit

1:30 – 2:00 p.m. LECTURE: CROSS-EXAMINATION

Speaker: David A. Paul,* Paul | Knopf | Bigger – Winter Park

2:00 – 2:30 p.m. DEMONSTRATION OF CROSS-EXAMINATION OF ALPHONSINE “AL” CAPONE

Witness: Amber N. Davis, Wolter VanDyke Davis, P.L.L.C. – Orlando

By: Warren Lindsey,* Lindsey, Ferry & Parker, P.A. – Maitland

2:30 – 3:15 p.m. PANEL DISCUSSION – CRITIQUE OF CROSS-EXAMINATION; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Moderator: Thomas Larry Hill,* Moore Hill & Westmoreland, P.A. – Pensacola

Panel Members:

  • The Honorable Paul G. Byron, U.S. District Judge, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • The Honorable Carlos E. Mendoza, U.S. District Judge, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • The Honorable Emerson R. Thompson, Jr., Senior Judge, Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeals
  • The Honorable Marc L. Lubet, Senior Judge, Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit
  • David P. Ackerman,* Akerman, LLP – West Palm Beach

3:15 – 3:30 p.m. BREAK

3:30 – 3:50 p.m. LECTURE: CLOSING ARGUMENTS

Speaker: Richard B. Schwamm,* Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm, P.A. – Orlando

DEMONSTRATION OF CLOSING ARGUMENTS

3:50 – 4:10 p.m. For the State:

Vincent A. Citro,* Law Offices of Horwitz & Citro, P.A. – Orlando

4:10 – 4:30 p.m. For the Defense:

Maurice C. Grant, II,* Assistant Federal Defender, Office of the Federal Defender, Middle District of Florida – Jacksonville

4:30 – 4:55 p.m. PANEL DISCUSSION – CRITIQUE OF CLOSING ARGUMENTS; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Moderator: Thomas Larry Hill,* Moore Hill & Westmoreland, P.A. – Pensacola

Panel Members:

  • The Honorable Paul G. Byron, U.S. District Judge, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • The Honorable Carlos E. Mendoza, U.S. District Judge, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • Maurice C. Grant, II,* Assistant Federal Defender, Office of the Federal Defender, Middle District of Florida – Jacksonville
  • Richard L. Allen, Jr., Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm, P.A. – Orlando

4:55 – 5:25 pm CONCLUDING LECTURE – TWELVE SECRETS OF PERSUASIVE ARGUMENT

Speaker: Paul Mark Sandler,* Shapiro, Sher, Guinot & Sandler, P.A. – Baltimore

5:25 – 5:30 pm CLOSING REMARKS

Paul Mark Sandler,* Shapiro, Sher, Guinot & Sandler, P.A. – Baltimore

Vincent A. Citro,* Law Offices of Horwitz & Citro, P.A. – Orlando

Post expires at 12:07pm on Thursday June 1st, 2023

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