The Agenda
In Store 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 23, 2022
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 | Psychologist Session: Let's Get Angry! |
7:00pm – 9:00pm | Cocktail Reception at the Grant Grill |
Friday
June 24, 2022
Keynote Breakfast
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 + Lunch |
Behind Every Corporation is Just Another Person
Address the importance of humanizing the corporate defendant. 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 | Wrap-Up |
The Institute Goes to The Ball Game
An evening at Petco Park, including an all-inclusive suite to enjoy a Padres game against The Philadelphia Phillies and mingle with other attendees.
6:40pm | Padres Game |
Saturday
June 25, 2022
Keynote Breakfast
Plaintiffs’ attorneys are consistently strategizing ways to manipulate the jury and achieve a runaway jury verdict. Learn the evolving tactics of a plaintiff attorney and discuss the proven strategies to overcome them.
8:00am – 9:00am | Plaintiff’s Psychological Warfare with Jake Felderman |
Give the Jury a Number
Contrary to popular belief, juries actually appreciates a defense number. 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 + 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 | Wrap-Up |
Hosted Dinner and Cocktails
7:00pm – 9:00pm | Dinner and Cocktails |
Sunday
June 26, 2022
Continental Breakfast
8:00am – 9:00am | Continental Breakfast |
Group Presentation and Close
9:00am – 11:00am | Group Presentation |
11:00am – 12:00pm | Wrap-up and Close |