May the Record Reflect
May the Record Reflect
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
65. Emergency Advocacy, with Judge Mark Drummond
40 minutes Posted Apr 15, 2025 at 3:00 pm.
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For trial lawyers, “advocacy in a hurry” — injunctions, bail hearings, requests for orders of protection, emergency custody petitions, or immigration orders — calls for making the most of the limited time you have before the court, even if it's just 15 minutes. Former Illinois Eighth Circuit Court Judge Mark Drummond shares seven valuable tips on compressing your case to fit the time available, how to help the judge quickly understand what’s at issue in the proceeding, and what ethics concern...