Touro Law Launches Trial Advocacy Institute with Distinguished Judicial Panel

Touro Law Center launched its new Trial Advocacy Institute with a distinguished panel event that drew enthusiastic participation from students, alumni, and members of the broader legal community. The inaugural gathering featured a panel of esteemed judges who shared their invaluable insights and perspectives on the essential elements of effective trial advocacy.  The panel was moderated by Hon. Andrew A. Crecca, District Administrative Judge, 10th Judicial District. Speakers included Hon. Joseph F. Bianco, Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit;  Hon. Mark D. Cohen (Ret.), Touro Distinguished Jurist in Residence; Hon. Jeffrey A. Goodstein, Supervising Judge of the Supreme Court, 10th Judicial District, Nassau County; Hon. Cheryl A. Joseph, Supervising Judge of the Supreme Court Matrimonial Division, 10th Judicial District, Suffolk County; and Hon. Joseph C. Pastoressa, Supreme Court Justice, 10th Judicial District, Suffolk.

 

The comprehensive program addressed critical aspects of courtroom practice, including opening statements, direct and cross-examination techniques, expert testimony, strategic trial planning, and compelling summations. Attendees gained practical knowledge from seasoned jurists who brought decades of courtroom experience to their presentations.

"This event perfectly captured our vision for the Trial Advocacy Institute," said Dean Elena B. Langan. "The passionate response from our community and the caliber of expertise shared by our distinguished panelists has established an inspiring foundation for the important work ahead."

The Trial Advocacy Institute at Touro Law Center was developed to create an innovative educational experience that benefits the students at Touro Law Center, as well as those who litigate in the courts on Long Island and beyond. The Institute is multi-faceted, offering many advantages including a concentration in trial advocacy that trains Touro Law students in advanced trial advocacy skills and  provides support for students in Trial Competitions, as well as actively working with members of the local bench and bar; presenting lectures/CLE programs on topics of interest to litigators; offering trial training programs to students, graduates, and members of the legal community. The Institute intends in the future to serve as a resource for students and lawyers, providing videos, transcripts, and writings from trials and trial programs to assist in trial preparation.

Touro’s Trial Advocacy Institute’s Advisory Board which consists of outstanding judges and litigators, provides the wisdom that only highly respected jurists and litigators can offer. In addition, the Institute’s Mentors Circle, comprised of Touro Law Center graduates who are successful litigators, relate to and work with Touro’s trial students providing mentorship and networking opportunities.

Professor Lynne A. Kramer, who serves as the Director of the Institute, stated, “The Trial Advocacy Institute aims to bridge the gap between academic legal education and real-world courtroom practice, offering students and practicing attorney’s opportunities to refine their advocacy skills under the guidance of experienced legal professionals.” She continued, “We are fortunate to have such wonderful working relationships with our District Administrative Judge, Andrew Crecca, and members of the bench and the bar. I am confident that we will continue to do great work together for the benefit of not only Touro Law students but for members of the greater legal community as well.”

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PHOTO CAPTION: Front row (l to r): Hon. Joseph F. Bianco, Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; Hon. Jeffrey A. Goodstein, Supervising Judge of the Supreme Court, 10th Judicial District, Nassau County; Hon. Mark D. Cohen (Ret.), Touro Distinguished Jurist in Residence; Hon. Joseph C. Pastoressa, Supreme Court Justice, 10th Judicial District, Suffolk; Hon. Cheryl A. Joseph, Supervising Judge of the Supreme Court Matrimonial Division, 10th Judicial District, Suffolk County.

Back row (l to r): Touro Law Dean and Professor of Law Elean B. Langan; Director of Touro Law’s Trial Advocacy Institute and Adjunct Professor of Law Lynne A. Kramer; and Hon. Andrew A. Crecca, District Administrative Judge, 10th Judicial District.

 

 

Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center is located adjacent to both a state and a federal courthouse in Central Islip, New York, and has a branch campus in Manhattan. Touro Law’s proximity to the courthouses, coupled with programming developed to integrate the courtroom into the classroom, provide a one-of-a kind learning experience for law students, combining a rigorous curriculum taught by expert faculty with a practical courtroom experience. Touro Law is dedicated to providing hands-on learning that enables students to gain experience while offering much-needed legal services in the community.

Touro Law, which has an alumni base of more than 7,500, offers full- and part-time JD programs where students can earn a degree in 3 or 4 years. Additionally, Touro offers a hybrid, four-year FlexTime JD Program at both Long Island and Manhattan campuses, combining online and in-person learning. Touro Law offers several dual degree programs and graduate law programs for US and foreign law graduates. Touro Law Center is part of Touro University.

 

Touro University is a system of non-profit institutions of higher and professional education chartered in 1970. Touro was founded primarily to enrich the Jewish heritage and to serve the larger American and global community. Approximately 19,000 students are currently enrolled at Touro University’s various schools and divisions, which encompass 35 campuses and locations in New York, California, Nevada, Illinois, Berlin, Jerusalem and Moscow. New York Medical College; Touro University California and Touro University Nevada; Touro University Worldwide and its Touro College Los Angeles division; as well as Hebrew Theological College in Skokie, Illinois are separately accredited institutions within the Touro University system. For more information, visit www.touro.edu.

Patti Desrochers

Assistant Dean of Communications

pattid@tourolaw.edu

(631) 761-7062