A partner with Bryan Cave LLP in Kansas City, Missouri, Craig O’Dear has nearly 30 years of experience in commercial litigation in areas such as product liability and intellectual property. As a legal professional, Craig O’Dear is a member of organizations such as the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
Founded in 1958, The American Board of Trial Advocates strives to improve the technical and ethical standards of the advocacy field and to preserve the civil jury system. To accomplish its goals, ABOTA offers continuing legal education (CLE) programs to its members, such as the Masters in Trial program.
The Masters in Trial series helps improve the advocacy skills of lawyers by letting them observe a full trial conducted by leading attorneys, completed in one day. The program includes jury deliberations and participation along with training on how to understand the jury process. The Masters in Trial series helps law students by providing a roadmap to success.
