Austin partner Susan Dillon Ayers led a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) session for members of the Comal County Bar Association today.

The session, titled “Making & Responding to Objections at Trial: Playing Offense & Defense & Preservation of Error,” will draw insights from a real-life, two-week long contested case hearing at the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Sue will offer valuable guidance on offensive and defensive strategies, along with tips for error preservation. The presentation aims to provide lawyers with a comprehensive understanding of the nuances involved in objections at trial, as well as practical strategies to avoid errors.

Meet Sue

Sue worked for a large international law firm for 10 years, appearing in state and federal trial and appellate courts in cases ranging from breach of contract to wrongful death, representing municipalities, chemical manufacturers, railroads, telecommunications companies, casinos, and accounting firms. Sue joined Jackson Walker in 2010 and added eminent domain to her varied practice. Sue represents condemnors in all aspects of land acquisition, including negotiation of easements and crossing agreements, the purchase of real property in fee simple, condemnation, and appeal.