Anyone who is a parent can identify with the joy of experiencing the success of a child, especially when the child becomes an adult. I had such an experience last week when my older son was the lead prosecutor in a criminal case involving the trafficking of counterfeit goods. He was great!
First, though, I share some other impressions.
I was impressed with the elegance of the federal courtroom. It was large, attractive, and used advanced technology to advance the progress of the case. The various members of the US Attorney's Office talked with me about many things, including my questions regarding the proceedings. It surely was interesting and i learned much. During the proceedings, I tried to identify with the jury, listening to the testimony as though I would have to join the jury to decide the defendant's future.
But, all of this, was second to my son's performance. He had organized the case which involved multiple witnesses and a lot of evidence that could be shown to the jury. His opening and closing statements were articulated clearly, simply, thoughtfully, and precisely. The jury would have no problem following the train of thought and the reasons for the government's claim that criminal actions occurred. He questioned witnesses with questions that traced his/her relationship with the defendant that could support the government's claims. He acted as though this was routine even if it was the first time that he was the lead prosecutor.
It was terrific and surely an experience of a life-time for me.
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