From Brief to Bench: Translating Written Advocacy into Trial Practice
Thursday, April 23, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Check In

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Presentation

Presenters:

Civil Litigation

The Honorable Gary F. Traynor
Nora McDonough Crawford, Esq. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Alexandra M. Ewing, Esq. Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.

Criminal Practice

The Honorable Sonia Augusthy
The Honorable Abigail M. LeGrow
The Honorable Kathleen M. Vavala

Moderated by:  The Honorable Monica A. Horton

Effective advocacy does not end with a well-crafted brief—it comes to life in the courtroom. This program explores how attorneys can successfully translate written arguments into persuasive oral advocacy, with a focus on courtroom presence, responsiveness, and strategic decision-making in real time.

Featuring two dynamic panels—one focused on criminal practice and the other on civil litigation—this seminar will highlight the distinct challenges and expectations in each setting. Panelists will share practical insights on delivering compelling arguments, engaging with the court, maintaining professionalism and credibility, and adapting strategy as proceedings unfold. Attendees will gain actionable techniques to strengthen their courtroom performance and confidently move from the page to the podium.

This is a joint CLE sponsored by the DSBA and the Delaware Bar Foundation.

This seminar offers 2.0 credits to Delaware and Pennsylvania Attorneys; 2.4 credits to New Jersey Attorneys.

Locations available are Wilmington, Live stream options in Georgetown and Seaford.

To register by mail or email, please click the blue registration link below.

To register online, please click the green link below.

* Advertised price is for the standard member rate.

OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO

Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware, New Jersey or Pennsylvania, should contact their individual State’s CLE Commission for credit. The Delaware State Bar Association can provide you with the agenda (included in the Materials sent with your registration confirmation) and a Certificate of Attendance (upon completion of the webinar), which should meet the requirements of compliance.

All rates include CLE Seminar and any materials. To register now or review DSBA CLE Policies, click HERE.

All materials provided by the deadline will be available by QR code on the day of the seminar.

Reporting of credits:

Please be advised that the DSBA has 30 days from the date of the seminar to report credits. Credits will be reported according to the date of the seminar not the date they are entered.