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E-Discovery in Government Investigations and Criminal Litigation

April 13, 2012

In April, 2012, Susan spoke on a panel to discuss the complexity and challenges of E-Discovery issues in white collar criminal cases. Dealing with electronically stored information (ESI), for clients, prosecutors and defense attorneys, over the years has steadily grown in cost and complexity with little guidance provided by courts and none from the rules. [read more]

Susan Yu Judges 2011 National Civil Trial Competition

November 12, 2011

November 10-12, 2011 Susan Yu was a Judge for the 10th Annual National Civil Trial Competition at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, a three-day invitational tournament open to all ABA accredited law schools who have demonstrated excellence in mock trial training and competitions.  Susan judged the final round. Sixteen schools were invited to compete.

Los Angeles Lawyer: Effectively Handling High-Profile and Celebrity Cases

September 23, 2011

Los Angeles Lawyer, Survival Guide for New Attorneys in California - Fall 2011 Issue Effectively Handling High-Profile and Celebrity Cases By Thomas A. Mesereau, Jr. Society, and the legal profession, are fixated on high-profile cases.  Although the infamous O. J. Simpson case in 1994-95 riveted the nation like no other previous case, high-profile and celebrity [read more]

Federal Criminal Practice Seminar: Jury Trials in a “Diverse” Venue

August 19, 2011

On August 19, 2011, Susan spoke at a full-day Continuing Legal Education (CLE) trial seminar presented by the Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Ohio and the Federal Bar Association Northern Ohio Chapter in Cleveland, Ohio. Susan discussed her insights and strategies in jury selection, opening statement, and cross-examination in a diverse California federal [read more]

Winning Approach to Trial Strategies, Jury Selection, Opening Statement, and Cross-Examination

May 05, 2011

Susan Yu was a CLE speaker at the 2011 Litigation Counsel of America’s Spring Conference & Induction of Fellows, held at the Montage Laguna Beach Hotel in Laguna Beach, California from May 4 through May 6, 2011. The conference was designed for Fellows of the Litigation Counsel of America to enhance their trial skills, to [read more]

Susan Yu Has Judge Dismiss Felony Sexual Assault Charges Against Car Racer

July 01, 2010

LITIGATION COMMENTARY & REVIEW: California Fellow Susan Yu Has Judge Dismiss Felony Sexual Assault Charges Against Car Racer Litigation Commentary & Review (June/July 2010) For 3 years, the Ventura County California District Attorney's Office remained steadfast about prosecuting a 34-year-old sprint car racer, Ronnie Case. Mr. Case was charged with 5 felony counts of sexual [read more]