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

June 8, 2023

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 Sunset Terrace
Photo Photo Jennifer Staples
Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Associate Director of Clinical Training
at Alliant International University

Friday

June 9, 2023

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
Photo Photo Moderator: Ashley Fetyko
(Senior Counsel and Director)
Panelists: Kristi Blackwell (Regional Managing Partner), Daniel Fallon (Managing Partner) and Allison Lawrence (Partner)

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
Photo Photo Robert Tyson (Strategic Managing Partner), Cayce Lynch (Administrative Partner), and Daniel Fallon (Managing Partner)

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
Photo Photo Lynn Allen (Regional Managing Partner) and Kristi Blackwell (Regional Managing Partner)

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

June 10, 2023

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
Photo Photo Cayce Lynch (Administrative Partner)

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
Photo Photo Bob Tyson (Strategic Managing Partner), Daniel Fallon (Managing Partner), and Allison Lawrence (Partner)

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
Photo Photo Bob Tyson (Strategic Managing Partner), Cayce Lynch (Administrative Partner), and Lynn Allen (Regional Managing Partner)

Hosted Dinner

7:00pm – 9:00pm Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse

Sunday

June 11, 2023

Breakfast and Group Presentations

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