Women Lawyers Association
Presents
October MCLE: Effective Courtroom Presentation, Learn from a SLO County Trial Legend
at People's Self-Help Housing or via Zoom
1060 Kendall Road, Room 148, SLO, CA 93401
Lunch Provided for In-Person Participants
October 2025 MCLE: WLA invites you to a special presentation from retired trial attorney Melvin de la Motte. Attorney de la Motte will discuss three key tools necessary for effective courtroom presentation. These tools can be adapted to every courtroom situation; from jury and bench trials, to motion practice, and even to arguing cases on appeal. Preparation begins before you put a foot inside the courtroom. The organization of the delivery is essential. Finally, the need to master the art of true communication, not just making speeches. These tools are easy to learn and should become the foundation for every successful trial lawyer.
The Women Lawyers Association of San Luis Obispo is a California State Bar approved MCLE provider. This program qualifies for one (1.0) hour of MCLE participatory credit.
This event can be attended either in person or via Zoom
Please join the Women Lawyers Association for our event
OUR SPEAKER:
Melvin A. de la Motte
Melvin de la Motte practiced primarily as a criminal defense lawyer in San Luis Obispo County for 30 years and earned a reputation as a fierce and zealous advocate in the courtroom, to the chagrin of opposing counsel. Mel tried over 125 civil and criminal jury trials during his career, including 10 murder cases. His tenacious courtroom persuasion earned him the nickname "Darth Vader" with the SLO County's district attorney's office. He is now happily retired and spends his time traveling, golfing, watching his grandchildren play sports, studying the stock market/global economics, and of course...fishing.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
at 12:00 PM
People's Self-Help Housing
1060 Kendall Road, Room 148, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
or via Zoom
The day before the event, WLA will email all registered attendees CLE handouts, and the Zoom link for Zoom participants.
Payment Information:
$45.00 for non-members
$35.00 for WLA members
$15.00 for Students
Lunches will be provided for in-person participants. Vegetarian options will be available.
All proceeds will go toward the WLA scholarship fund and the other worthy events hosted by the WLA.
If you are experiencing a financial hardship and unable to pay for this event, please email the WLA at womenlawyersslo@gmail.com.
There are two (2) steps to make a reservation for this event:
(1) Pay online using the links below; and then (2) Fill out the form at bottom indicating how you plan to attend.
*If you are having difficulty registering online, please try using a different internet browser or email Elizabeth Culley at eculley@ammcglaw.com.
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