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Direct Examination: Letting Your Client’s Story Shine By Lauren E. Park Young Lawyers Division, November 2025 Direct examination of your client at trial is important to allow the jury to connect with your client and to ensure the record is properly preserved for any subsequent appeals. Incorporate these tips into your next direct examination to effectively tell your client's story.

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