William O’Brien, Chairman Emeritus of Conrad O’Brien and one of the state’s most recognized trial lawyers, recently addressed lawyers on “How to Deliver Winning Closing Arguments” at the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Bench-Bar Annual Conference, where he shared tips for delivering effective and successful closings.

Mr. O’Brien is on the Executive Board of the Academy of Advocacy of Temple University Law School, where is also an Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has been recognized by Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America. He is a graduate of LaSalle College (B.A.) and Villanova Law School (J.D.). 

Conrad O’Brien is one of the country’s leading litigation law firms with a client base of multi-national corporations, entrepreneurial start-ups, partnerships and individuals. The firm is recognized in 2009 Chambers USA - America’s Leading Lawyers for Business as “an excellent midsized firm with top tier partners" who continue to make their "mark on sophisticated commercial litigation." The firm is known for its work handling complex commercial litigation, class actions, white collar criminal defense, professional liability, products liability, personal injury and mass torts matters.