Product Description

In 2016, the Legislature passed G.L. c. 234A, §67D, establishing a right to attorney-conducted voir dire in Superior Court jury trials. Practice under the statute and resulting Superior Court Rules has varied among judges and evolved slowly due to interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to differences in jury selection procedures.

Jury selection is a critical part of a trial. Asking questions intended to help you select a fair and impartial jury is essential, yet the courts and Massachusetts practitioners are relatively inexperienced with attorney-conducted voir dire.

Join our experienced trial attorneys as we examine the brief history and current trends in Massachusetts jury selection practice. The expert faculty reviews what we are trying to accomplish with voir dire and where we need to go from here.

Agenda & Materials

• 10:00am - 10:10am

  Welcome and Introduction

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  J. Michael Conley, Esq., Kenney & Conley, PC , Braintree
  
• 10:10am - 10:30am

  Differences Between Jury Selection Procedures

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  Sarah B. Christie, Esq.,
  
• 10:30am - 10:45am

  Common Arguments for and Against Panel Voir Dire

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  Matthew J. Holmes, Esq., Morrison Mahoney LLP , Boston
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• 10:45am - 11:05am

  Voir Dire Goals—What Are We Trying to Accomplish and Why?

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  Cathryn L. Crowley, Esq., Carney, Rezendes & Crowley LLC , Braintree
  
• 11:05am - 11:15am

  Panel Principles in Individual Voir Dire

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  Joseph J. Russo, Esq., Granite Law Group , Nashua
  
• 11:15am - 11:30am

  Voir Dire Toolbox: Challenges – Why and How?

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  Matthew J. Holmes, Esq., Morrison Mahoney LLP , Boston
  
• 11:30am - 11:45am

  Voir Dire Toolbox: Dos and Don’ts - Legal and Practical

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