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 |