Rogers Presents at ABOTA Seminar
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner William J. Rogers was a presenter in March for the Masters in Trial Program of the America Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).As a presenter, Rogers was a member of the defense trial team in a full-day mock trial before a presiding Cook County Circuit Court Judge, a mock jury and practicing Illinois lawyers. The trial included opening statements, direct and cross examinations of witnesses, closing arguments, jury instructions, jury deliberations which were observed by those in attendance, jury verdict, and discussion with the jury and presenters.
Rogers and several other SMB attorneys are members of ABOTA.