Famous Clients and Famous Lawyers: What We Can Learn from Them

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Overview

In the tradition of innovative and entertaining CLE from Barristers, Billy Newman examines the legal files of famous lawyers and famous clients -- and from them he extracts tips and practice pointers for everyday general law practice.

Some of the noteworthy files discussed include:

• The Johnny Depp / Amber Heard trial
• The courtroom exploits of famed defense lawyer, Clarence Darrow

There's also a special segment that analyzes the lawyering on both sides of the famous Scopes Monkey Trial (in honor of the 100th anniversary of that legendary courtroom drama)!

The seminar airs from 8:30am to 3:45pm CENTRAL TIME.  Please log in at least 10 minutes before the start time.

Level of Instruction

Intermediate

Speakers

William R Newman of The University of Southern Mississippi

Agenda for Wednesday, the 31st of December 2025

8:30 am Central Time - Webcast Begins (Please register and sign into the website at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start)

(Agenda is approximate and tentative)

8:30am - 10:30am:  1) Famed defense attorney Clarence Darrow and the Haywood trial of 1907, 2) A look at the "Scopes Monkey Trial" on its 100th anniversary, 3) Other trials of famous attorneys (if time permits)

10:30am - 10:45am:  Break

10:45am - 12:15pm:  Avoiding common errors in the drafting of a Last Will and Testament - as illustrated by the Wills and probate files of famous people

12:15pm - 1:00pm:  Lunch Break

1:00pm - 2:00pm:  Ethics Hour: 1) Two high-profile lawyers present divergent definitions of the ethical duty of zealous advocacy, 2) Preparation of witnesses and the ethical duty of competence - as illustrated by the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial 

2:10pm - 2:25pm:  Break

2:25pm - 3:45pm:  The nuts and bolts of prenuptial agreements, as illustrated by what we know (and what we're led to believe) about celebrity divorces and prenups