Cravath partner Keith R. Hummel participated in “Patent Litigation 2018: Advanced Techniques & Best Practices,” a conference presented by the Practising Law Institute and held November 14‑15, 2018, in New York City. Keith spoke on a panel entitled “Delivering an Effective Opening Statement in Patent Cases,” and, as part of a live demonstration for the audience, delivered an opening statement for a defendant in a mock patent case. The panel then discussed the most important elements of an opening statement and common areas for improvement for both plaintiff’s and defense counsel.