The Agenda For You

The following courses, discussions, and workshops on the agenda are adapted from the proven pricinples and methodologies covered in the best-selling book Nuclear Verdicts®: Defending Justice for All.

Thursday

July 18, 2024

Let’s Get Angry!

What is it like to be angry in a courtroom? How do you defuse that anger? Experience being a victim of the Reptile Theory, and learn the strategies to Slay the Reptile, as discussed in Nuclear Verdicts®: Defending Justice for All.

2:00pm – 4:00pm Registration
4:00pm – 6:00pm Let's Get Angry!: The Psychology of Anger Jennifer Staples, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist
7:00pm – 9:00pm Cocktail Reception on the Beach

Friday

July 19, 2024

Breakfast Panel

How does the jury view and respond to defense attorneys? Learn to view yourself through the lens of a juror to understand how to strategically relate to a jury throughout trial.

8:00am – 9:00am Defense Counsel Through the Eyes of a Jury

Is It All My Fault?

Accepting responsibility is a vital step in defusing juror anger. You will learn how to be the most reasonable person in the room, discuss specific plaintiff strategies and themes, and achieve justice for all.

9:00am – 10:30am Trial Skills Session 1: Is It All My Fault?
10:30am – 11:15am Breakout Session
11:15am – 1:15pm Group Presentations and Lunch

Behind Every Corporation is Just Another Person

The defense must address the importance of humanizing the corporate defendant. Learn to put a face on each corporate client to defuse juror anger and minimize the likelihood of a runaway jury verdict.

1:30pm – 3:00pm Trial Skills Session 2: Behind Every Corporation is Just Another Person
3:00pm – 3:45pm Breakout Session
3:45pm – 5:30pm Group Presentation
5:30pm – 5:45pm Day 2 Wrap-Up

The Institute Sets Sail!

Attendees set sail aboard a luxury catamaran for a sunset cruise on San Diego Bay. Enjoy food and drinks, and with any luck, we’ll have the chance to see some sea life! Dress warmly and comfortably!

6:30pm Motor coach to marina
6:45pm Boat departs
9:00pm Return to the dock and motor coach to hotel

Saturday

July 20, 2024

Keynote Breakfast

Plaintiffs’ attorneys are consistently strategizing ways to manipulate the jury and achieve a Nuclear Verdict®. Learn the evolving tactics of a plaintiff’s attorney and discuss the proven strategies to overcome them.

8:00am – 9:00am Plaintiff’s Psychological Warfare

Give the Jury a Number

Contrary to popular belief, juries actually appreciate a defense number! Learn why, and through practical application and examination learn how to determine, introduce, and reinforce this number throughout trial.

9:00am – 10:30am Trial Skills Session 3: Give the Jury a Number
10:30am – 11:15am Breakout Session
11:15am – 1:15pm Group Presentations and Lunch

You Want HOW Much?

Arguing pain and suffering effectively is critical for defending against Nuclear Verdicts®. Learn why, when, and how to change your strategy, elevate your skills, and stop Nuclear Verdicts®!

1:30pm – 3:00pm Trial Skills Session 4: You Want HOW much!?
3:00pm – 3:45pm Breakout Session
3:45pm – 5:30pm Group Presentation
5:30pm – 5:45pm Day 3 Wrap-Up

Hosted Dinner

7:00pm – 9:00pm La Jolla Country Club

Sunday

July 21, 2024

Breakfast and Group Presentations

8:00am – 9:00am Breakfast
9:00am – 11:00am Group Presentations
11:00am – 12:00pm Day 4 Closing