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Trial Tutorials: Opening Statements

Trial Tutorials: Opening Statements

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Trial Tutorials: Opening Statements
About the Program

Opening statements don’t have to be a dry, recited outline of expected facts. In this Trial Tutorial, Morgan Chu of Irell & Manella LLP will deliver his own opening statement and demonstrate how to craft and convey openings that grabs the jury’s attention through persuasive storytelling, strategic themes, and purposeful structure. Following the demonstration, Mr. Chu will provide his analysis and commentary on the strategic choices made during the opening statement. This session will highlight how to connect with jurors from the outset while reinforcing the central theories of your case.

Speaker(s)
Morgan Chu
Morgan Chu

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Irell & Manella LLP

Morgan Chu is a Partner at Irell & Manella LLP and is currently chair of the Litigation practice group. He’s known for securing significant legal victories, including a $2.3 billion judgment for VLSI against Intel and a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court win in Peter v. NantKwest. Throughout his career, he has achieved over $9 billion in payments through his successful representation in major litigation cases.

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Accreditation
Credit Hours:
1.00
Specialty Area:
None
Credit Type:
General
Original Air Date:
November 10, 2025
Accredited in:
California

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