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June 18, 2007
Cook Alex partner to present at LSI's second annual conference on Effective Development & Presentation of Expert Testimony to be held in Chicago

CHICAGO, IL—June 18 , 2007  Edward D. Manzo, co-founder and partner of Cook Alex, will be presenting at Law Seminars International's (LSI) second annual conference on Effective Development & Presentation of Expert Testimony to be held on September 24 & 25, 2007, in Chicago. Expert testimony is often critical to the outcome of many forms of litigation.  Therefore, it is important for those involved to understand how to establish, develop and present expert testimony.  This conference will address what makes for a great expert; how to select great experts; and persuasive techniques for presenting and challenging expert witnesses.  Mr. Manzo will be speaking on What Makes for a Great Expert Witness?, which will include providing a lawyer's perspective on matching the kind and degree of expertise with the case; how to focus testimony to maximize effectiveness and minimize costs; and whether to use one expert or a team of experts.

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About Law Seminars International (LSI)
LSI is dedicated to producing and providing high-quality professional education programs. LSI's programs feature a faculty of top professionals from a variety of disciplines. LSI's equally distinguished audiences include lawyers, business executives, consultants, and government officials. LSI's goal is to provide information in its full context so that the audience will have a more comprehensive understanding of issues as they arise. LSI offer a wide variety of two-day comprehensive conferences and one-day intensive workshops throughout the country. Additional information on the firm can be found at www.lawseminars.com.

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About Cook Alex

Cook Alex is one of the nation’s preeminent intellectual property law firms exclusively dedicated to providing a full-range of intellectual property and technology-related legal services to a diverse range of clients.  Cook Alex has an established history of successfully representing domestic and international clients in virtually every industry and technology.  Cook Alex provides the following services:  conducting patentability, enforceability and infringement studies and preparing related opinions; preparing, prosecuting and enforcing U.S. and international patents, trademarks and copyrights; conducting patent interference proceedings and trademark oppositions and cancellations; negotiating and preparing intellectual property licenses, cross-licenses and technology transfer agreements; and providing intellectual property portfolio management services including asset management and standards integration services.  Additional information on the firm can be found at www.CookAlex.com.

Attorney(s)
Edward D. Manzo

Contact
Ed Roney
(312) 334-8545