Every movie that you’ve seen has one.
Every play you’ve seen has one, too.
So does every sermon you’ve ever heard.
What do they have in common? A title.
In this article, Michael Jones of Kirkland & Ellis, LLP describes why your opening statement should have a title, too. His description of a “title” builds upon the theme for your case, and will help you persuasively tell your client’s story to the jury. In his example, you’ll see how he wove the title into his opening statement and throughout the rest of his trial, compelling the jurors to listen to his client’s story.
