| Time (Central) |
Program |
| 7:00 a.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Welcome and Introduction of Fact Pattern
Patrick M. Causey, Trenam Law, St. Petersburg, FL
Jennifer Snyder Heis, Ulmer & Berne, LLP, Cincinnati, OH |
| 8:10-10:00 a.m. |
Module One: Fact Witness Depositions
These interactive sessions will provide hands-on training for how to handle difficult facts in depositions of the plaintiff and a minor co-defendant. |
| 8:10 a.m. |
Deposition of T.J. Brewster
T.J. Brewster snuck a loaded handgun into the New Columbia State’s college basketball game and accidentally shot his 5-year-old half-brother, Jesse, resulting in his paralysis. Safe Security believes the evidence shows that it was not reasonable for its security guards to have detected the gun based on T.J.’s efforts to conceal it prior to entering the stadium, and that T.J.’s father, Scott, failed to adequately secure the handgun.
Miranda Soto, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, Miami, FL |
| 8:50 a.m. |
Critical Analysis of T.J. Brewster’s Deposition
Join Brandon Ehrie and Miranda Soto as they discuss the approach taken for handling the deposition of T.J. Brewster. Questions, comments, and feedback is welcomed!
Brandon Ehrie, Lewis Wagner, LLP, Indianapolis, IN
Miranda Soto, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, Miami, FL |
| 9:05 a.m. |
Deposition of Plaintiff Tanya Walker
Plaintiff Tanya Walker alleges that her 5-year-old son Jesse was paralyzed after he was accidentally shot by T.J. Brewster, her 13-year old son with her ex-husband, Defendant Scott Brewster. But evidence suggests Tanya was drinking heavily during the New Columbia State’s college basketball game and failed to adequately supervise Jesse.
Marc E. Williams, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, Huntington, WV |
| 9:45 a.m. |
Critical Analysis of Tanya Walker’s Deposition
Katy Lehman and Marc Williams lead the discussion on the deposition of Ms. Walker, seeking feedback, questions, and comments from the audience.
Katy Lehman, King & Spalding, LLP, Atlanta, GA
Marc E. Williams, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, Huntington, WV |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Refreshment Break |
| 10:20 a.m.-12:15 p.m. |
Module Two: Corporate Representative Depositions
Learn cutting-edge techniques for preparing a corporate witness for deposition, then watch those techniques in action! |
| 10:20 a.m. |
A Radical Approach to Deposition of the Company Witness
Watch as a corporate representative is prepared for the deposition live and on stage! Learn a new approach to company witness preparation including specific tips and novel techniques to prepare the witness more effectively to testify.
Michael Gross, CogentEdge, LLC, St. Petersburg, FL |
| 11:20 a.m. |
Deposition of Safe Security Corporate Representative
13-year-old T.J. Brewster sneaks a gun into a college basketball tournament game and accidentally shoots his 5-year-old half-brother, Jesse Walker. Plaintiff, Tanya Walker brings a negligent security claim against Safe Security, alleging Safe Security failed to prevent T.J. from bringing a loaded gun into the stadium. Evidence suggests Safe Security was aware of a loophole in its security but failed to correct it. Evidence also suggests T.J.’s father, co-Defendant Scott Brewster, failed to safely secure the handgun.
Erik Matheney, Shutts & Bowen, Tampa, FL |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Critical Analysis of Corporate Representative Deposition
Join Eddie Sikes, III, Erik Matheney, and Michael Gross for an interactive session discussing the corporate representative deposition.
Eddie E. Sikes, III, Royston Rayzor, Brownsville, TX
Erik Matheney, Shutts & Bowen, Tampa, FL
Michael Gross, CogentEdge, LLC, St. Petersburg, FL |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Women in the Law Luncheon (Female Attendees)
The Women in the Law luncheon is a ticketed event and registration is required (space is limited). The luncheon will be held at the hotel and you can purchase tickets through the website when you register. Cost of Ticket: $73.00
The deadline to register for the luncheon has been extended to Thursday, July 15. |
| 12:15 p.m. |
Lunch (On your own) |
| 1:20-3:10 p.m. |
Module Three: Expert Witness Depositions
Learn how to cross-examine well-trained experts on liability and damages. |
| 1:20 p.m. |
Deposition of Plaintiff’s Damages Expert, Dr. Carson Jones
Plaintiff's medical expert, Dr. Carson Jones, opines that Tanya is entitled to receive $2.5 million in actual medical expenses, future medical expenses for Jesse’s care, and loss of Jesse’s companionship and services. Watch as a skilled litigator examines whether these damage claims are legitimate and reasonable.
Ricardo Woods, Burr & Forman, LLP, Mobile, Alabama |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Critical Analysis of Dr. Carson Jones
Join Sonie Golden and Ricardo Woods for this discussion on the deposition of Plaintiff’s damages expert, Dr. Carson Jones.
Sonie M. Golden, Acker & Whipple, Los Angeles, CA
Ricardo Woods, Burr & Forman, LLP, Mobile, Alabama |
| 2:15 p.m. |
Deposition of Plaintiff’s Security Expert, Peyton Smith
Tanya Walker’s Security Expert, Peyton Smith, opines that Safe Security was negligent in failing to prevent T.J. from bringing a loaded handgun into the New Columbia State basketball game. Peyton Smith also opines that Defendant Scott Walker negligently failed to secure the gun, which allowed T.J. to bring it to the game. But was it reasonable for Safe Security to stop T.J. from sneaking into the stadium? Watch a skilled litigator depose Peyton Smith on these complex liability issues.
Stacy L. Douglas, Everett Dorey LLP, Irvine, CA |
| 2:55 p.m. |
Critical Analysis of the Deposition of Peyton Smith
Stacy Douglas and David Goodman lead this interactive session with a discussion on the deposition of Plaintiff’s Security Expert, Peyton Smith.
Stacy L. Douglas, Everett Dorey LLP, Irvine, CA
David M. Goodman, Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP, Buffalo, NY |
| 3:10 p.m. |
Refreshment Break |
| 3:30-5:30 p.m. |
Module Four: Hearings
Learn how to prepare for and argue complex issues at hearings, including ways in which you can utilize technology to improve your arguments. The information you learn will apply to any number of motions, including motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, and motions in limine. |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Effective Use of Technology in the Court Room
This technology ethics presentation will teach lawyers how cutting-edge technology can help them improve their effectiveness during hearings, depositions, and at trial.
Baxter D. Drennon, Wright Lindsey & Jennings, LLP, Little Rock, AR |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Mock Summary Judgment Hearing
The mock litigation concludes with a mock oral argument on Safe Security’s motion for summary judgment. Two skilled litigators discuss what they do to prepare for summary judgment and other evidentiary hearings, and then argue the complex issues in this case.
Gary L. Howard, Bradley Arant, Washington, D.C.
Jennifer Arledge, Sgro & Roger, Las Vegas, NV |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Adjourn |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Networking Reception |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Dine-Arounds
Join colleagues and friends at selected restaurants for dinner.
To sign up for Dine-Arounds on Thursday, July 29, please click here. |