2012 Houston Family Law Trial Institute Distinguished Faculty

With over twenty years experience teaching family law trial advocacy, the Faculty of the Houston Family Law Trial Institute has developed a proven method of instruction for family law attorneys seeking to advance their courtroom skills. Expanding upon the successful NITA model of teaching trial advocacy, the Faculty expands upon this tradition of teaching excellence by incorporating an intensive family law focus. Using the latest technology and emphasizing small group and individualized settings, attendees learn to develop a family law case from start to finish.

In addition to the small group and individualized instruction and expert Faculty, experienced family law litigators from across the country demonstrate valuable litigation techniques attendees can immediately apply. Special presentations on business valuation, evidence, use of psychological tests, and effective trial strategy are also included.

This year the Institute's exceptionally fortunate to have Roger Dodd, a nationally acclaimed expert, instructor and trial lawyer on theory of constructing and conducting effective cross-examination, present for two hours on the first day, PLUS give a closing refresher presentation immediately before he presides as one of the trial judges in one of the final-day trials, which are the culmination of the eight-day Institute. Mr. Dodd will also be present in classrooms during the course of the Institute to give individual instruction and advice to attendees as they conduct examinations of witnesses or practice other trial skills.

South Texas College of Law in Houston stands in the heart of one of the nation's largest legal, government, and business communities. Downtown Houston provides the perfect learning environment for more than 1200 South Texas students. South Texas' supportive, flexible education is accredited by the American Bar Association and the college is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. Founded in 1923, South Texas is a private, nonprofit, independent law school and the oldest law school in Houston.

South Texas provides promising students a legal education taught by a dedicated faculty. The full-time faculty of 60 professors is supplemented by 40 adjunct professors, members of the practicing bar, giving students an ever-evolving array of courses to choose from as they plan their legal careers. The excellent teaching faculty bring years of practice expertise into the classroom, utilizing the latest technology, an amazing library with more than a half-million volumes, and a physical facility that provides a comfortable learning environment.



South Texas' downtown location, surrounded by hundreds of law firms in one of the nation's largest legal markets, draws students from across the nation. Students attend both full- and part-time, nearly half the student body is female, the average age is 27, and 24% of the student population self-identify as minority. Diversity among the students brings enlightened conversation, debate, and learning to the classrooms of South Texas. More than 12,000 living alumni represent South Texas in every state in the U.S. and several foreign countries.

South Texas College of Law does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, ueteran's status or disability. South Texas is all equal opportunity employer.

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