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Navigating Civil Code Section 231.7 in Civil Voir Dire: California's Game-Changing Jury Selection Requirements Come to Civil Cases
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PST
Category: Webinars

Is your voir dire strategy compliant with California's expanded anti-bias protections?

Section 231.7 of the California Code of Civil Procedure has fundamentally transformed jury selection—and it's not just for criminal defense anymore. Starting 2026, civil trial attorneys and appellate counsel across California must now navigate heightened scrutiny of peremptory challenges and voir dire questioning in cases touching on protected classes, civil rights, FEHA and more.

Join us for a critical presentation that will equip you with the knowledge and practical tools including:

 

✓ How we got here – the legislative history behind the statute
✓ Clarity on what Section 231.7 requires in civil cases and what cases it applies to
✓ Best practices for compliance during voir dire
✓ Real-world strategies from recent case law
✓ Practical tips for navigating judicial scrutiny
✓ Confidence in your jury selection approach
✓ Protection of your record on appellate exposure

 

This presentation will help you adapt your practice to California's evolving standards for fair and impartial jury selection. Don't let outdated voir dire techniques put your verdicts at risk.

 The rules have changed. Make sure your practice has too.

Presented by:
Michon M. Spinelli, Esq. | Ropers Majeski
Mike D. Belote, Esq. | California Advocates

 

1.5 MCLE
Members: $35.00
Non-Members: $50.00

 

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