On January 25, 2019, over 45 FBA members and members of the community joined to hear Illinois First District Appellate Court Justice David Ellis speak about the use of storytelling by lawyers to persuade an audience. Justice Ellis offered practical tips on how to advocate succinctly and effectively for your client, avoid legalese in legal writing, and engage the reader. An esteemed writer himself, Justice Ellis has published fourteen novels, including several with acclaimed fiction writer James Patterson.