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 |
Jennifer StaplesLicensed Clinical Psychologist and Associate Director of Clinical Training
at Alliant International University
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 |
Ed Leonard, Allison Lawrence, and Codie DukesTyson & Mendes
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 |
Bob Tyson, Ed LeonardTyson & Mendes
and Linda Lane
USD School of Law
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 |
Bob Tyson and Jake FeldermanTyson & Mendes
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 |
Jake FeldermanTyson & Mendes
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 |
Bob Tyson, Dan Fallon, and Allison LawrenceTyson & Mendes
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 |
Bob Tyson, Ed Leonard, and Susan OliverTyson & Mendes
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 |