Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt: Harnessing Psychology to Win at Trial | Michael DeBlis | Justia Webinars

Categories: Criminal Law, Law Practice, Trial Skills This presentation begins by addressing the “villain” stereotype that is hoisted on a criminal defendant from the moment the jury enters a courtroom and what we can do to blunt it. We are all familiar with catch phrases like, “To really know what another person is going through, you need to walk a day in their shoes.” Truer words have never been spoken and this saying is a fundamental tenet for being a zealous trial lawyer. But practically speaking, empathy can be hard, especially when the person you’re defending is accused of doing bad things. ---------------------- 00:00 Introduction 20:19 Managing the Courtroom Setting 44:41 The Role of Empathy and Understanding 56:50 Applying Psychological Frameworks in Court ---------------------- We’ll explore this topic from a different perspective that may forever change the way you view your clients. We’ll also explore some exercises that will help you to expand your capacity for human connection so that you can relate more to your clients. We will then move into psychology where I will introduce you to Carl Jung and how his teachings have been used by Hollywood producers for generations to tell some of the most mesmerizing stories in cinematic history. I’ll dissect it, provide you with examples, and then show you how this same framework can be applied in the courtroom when you stand up to tell your client’s story. ---------------------- Lawyers: Want CLE credit for watching this video? Join Justia Connect Pro and watch it on Justia Learning - details at https://j.st/5dGL ---------------------- Agenda Overview and Framing The Advocate as Performer (Without the Pressure) Fear as Fuel in the Courtroom From “Villain” to Human Being Radical Empathy: “Crawling Inside the Client” Jungian Psychology & The Shadow Self The Hero’s Journey as Trial Structure Case Application & Closing Takeaways Questions & Answers (As Time Permits) ---------------------- Michael DeBlis Partner DeBlis Law https://connect.justia.com/webinars/s... Michael is a trial lawyer. He graduated Cum Laude from The Thomas M. Cooley Law School and Summa Cum Laude from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law with his Masters of Law in Taxation. Michael is known for his charismatic personality and his unyielding dedication to his clients. Michael spent the first six years of his legal career as a public defender in the NJ Office of the Public Defender cutting his teeth on some of the most serious felony cases to pass through the state courts of New Jersey. He then joined his father's law practice, DeBlis Law, expanding the practice into civil tax controversies and international tax compliance. As a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College, Michael has trained under some of the best-known criminal defense attorneys in the country. When he's not in the courtroom, you can find Michael on stage. He is a professionally-trained actor who has performed in off-Broadway productions and on-stage at Shakespeare in the Park. Michael's passionate about helping trial lawyers harness the power of persuasion and positive communication in the courtroom in order to connect to the jury on a human level. #JustiaForAll #JustiaWebinars #JustiaLearning