Events

Markowitz attorneys Lauren Blaesing and Harry Wilson will speak at the ISM-PHSA Educational Conference on Monday, October 7th in Colorado.

Markowitz Herbold paralegal and litigation support manager Greg Scott will present on the topic of Effective Fact Finding at the National Federation of Paralegal Associations annual conference.

In a high-stakes courtroom environment, the opening statement sets the tone for the entire trial. Attorney Chad Colton will share valuable tips he’s learned about creating compelling and concise opening statements

Markowitz Herbold attorney Harry Wilson will be a panelist at the National Association of Attorneys General Presidential Initiative Summit on the topic of Youth Under the Influence.

Mastering the art of oral arguments on motions is vital for effectively advocating for your clients. This presentation by Markowitz Herbold trial lawyer Chad Colton offers a comprehensive guide to the best practices and strategies that can enhance the persuasive power and impact of oral arguments on motions. Chad will cover preparation strategies, crafting compelling arguments, engaging with the court, presentation skills, and post-argument strategies.

This presentation focuses on the crucial role of in-house lawyers in preparing company witnesses for depositions. In-house lawyers play a vital role in ensuring that witnesses are adequately prepared to provide accurate and reliable testimony while protecting the interests of the company. During this discussion, Chad will explore the various aspects involved in preparing company witnesses for depositions and highlight the strategies and techniques that in-house lawyers can employ to ensure witness readiness.

A CLE featuring Markowitz Herbold trial lawyer Chad Colton.

Join the authors of The Deposition Handbook, 6th Edition, (forthcoming 2024) to discover the latest techniques for powerful, dispositive depositions. Dennis R. Suplee, David B. Markowitz, Nicole Reimann, R. Kyle Busse, and Alison R. Gutierrez discuss strategies, concepts, and advanced techniques for this critical case component. These renowned deposition experts draw from over 100 years of collective experience.

Markowitz Herbold attorneys Laura Salerno Owens and Erin Dawson will present on the topic of depositions to the Multnomah Bar Association's Young Litigators Section.

Unemployment insurance (UI) benefits are the sole means of temporary wage replacement for workers and are crucial in preventing individuals and families from spiraling into poverty. Markowitz Herbold attorney and pro bono lawyer for Legal Aid Services of Oregon, Dallas DeLuca, is participating in a panel discussion on representing low-income claimants with UI benefits controversies in Oregon, the need for pro bono assistance, and how private attorneys and legal aid advocates can get involved and provide critical help.

Markowitz Herbold attorneys Chad Colton and Stephen Deatherage will discuss writing and arguing motions before young lawyers participating in the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel's Defense Practice Academy.

Markowitz Herbold attorney Adam Starr and Barran Liebman attorney Wilson Jarrell will discuss the effective preparation of summary judgment motions and presentation of oral argument, including what to cover in the motions and arguments, how to organize the arguments for maximum persuasive impact, how and when to use exhibits, best practices for presenting oral argument, responding to questions from the judge, and other useful information for preparing for and arguing summary judgment in state and federal court.