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Ten Rules for Persuasive Graphics in Opening and Closing Statements

Published by Maryland Association for Justice, Inc.
and Canadian Caucus of AAJ
Learning Objectives
  • Avoiding “Death by PowerPoint”
  • Start with clean backgrounds, simple type fonts, fewer words
  • Making the “rule of three” work for you
  • Teach law points with simple graphics
  • Getting creative
  • Learn how to do it yourself: effective, fast, inexpensive



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Summary

Graphics, properly done, can be a persuasive part of your opening and closing statements. Pat Malone, author of The Fearless Cross-Examiner, shares his ten rules for developing persuasive graphics, including how to teach law points with simple graphics, make the “rule of three” work for you, and avoid “Death by PowerPoint.”

Elevate the power of your opening and closing statements with graphics that hold jurors’ attention and leave them with a clear visual grasp of the key points of your case. Learn effective, fast, and inexpensive ways to create those graphics yourself.

SWOD-26115

Presenters
Patrick A. Malone
Patrick Malone & Associates, P.C.

Patrick Malone is a leading trial lawyer, author and teacher of effective persuasion skills, based in Washington, D.C. Malone... Read More


Originally Published
October 21, 2025

Program Titles and Supporting Materials
This program contains the following components:

  • Media Files
  • Ten Rules for Persuasive Graphics in Opening and Closing Statements - Video

  • Downloadable Files
  • Ten Rules for Persuasive Graphics in Opening and Closing Statements - Handout

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