Join us for the first part of a new series of programs focusing on the key aspects of trial, presented by Jones Day partners Tom Jackson and Mike Ginsberg. Opening Statements are the first, best chance to influence the jurors following jury selection, but far too often, experienced trial lawyers forego the chance to tell a compelling and convincing story in favor of a bland recitation of the order of witnesses and the facts they (or the evidence) will show the jury. This program will focus on ways to avoid that pitfall and to tell the client's story in a convincing fashion. View other programs in our Trial Skill Series: 2146- Keys to Dynamic Direct Examination at Trial—Telling the Story in a Compelling Fashion 2147- Cross Examination at Trial—Picking Your Fights 2148- Closing Arguments at Trial—Pulling the Theme Together