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 |
Jennifer StaplesLicensed 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |