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GDLA Trial & Mediation Academy
GDLA Trial & Mediation Academy
| Schedule: | August 23 - 26, 2023 |
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| Credits: | CLE/Ethics/Professionalism/Trial: 12/2/1/6 |
| Location: | The Lodge & Spa at Callaway Gardens |
| Address: | 4500 Southern Pine Dr Pine Mountain, GA, 31822 |
| Members Registration: | $495 |
| Non-Members Registration: | $495 |
| Description: | Don't miss the chance to attend or send someone to GDLA's Trial & Mediation Academy, set for August 23-26, 2023, at Callaway Gardens Lodge & Spa. WHO SHOULD ATTEND This Academy is for the experienced attorney who has not tried a case in a while and wants a refresher course, or those newer to the practice who want to develop their skills. WHAT TO EXPECT Participants first observe experienced lawyers (see faculty below) demonstrating opening statements, direct and cross-examinations, and closing arguments and then practice those skills in breakout sessions with faculty observation and feedback. We focus, too, on mediation strategies, as participants learn from an experienced mediator with Henning Mediation, a GDLA Platinum Sponsor. Attendees will also hear jury selection best practices from GDLA Platinum Sponsor R&D Strategic Solutions. Fulton State Court Judge Susan Edlein will offer professionalism insights at dinner on the opening night. In addition, there is ample time for networking with the faculty and other students. Agenda is here: https://gdla.org/event_uploads/2023_TAMA_Agenda.pdf COURSE MATERIALS & PREPARATION Participants will be sent a mock case and are expected to prepare in advance as if preparing for an actual trial - i.e., be ready to deliver mock opening statements, cross examinations, closing statements, etc. during breakout sessions. CLE CREDIT Trial & Mediation Academy offers 20 CLE hours, including 2 ethics, 1 professionalism and 9 trial hours. Your registration includes one full year's worth of CLE (12 hours including 6 trial, 2 ethics and 1 professionalism). You may choose to purchase the remaining 8 hours at $4 per credit hour by paying with a check on-site at the seminar. REGISTRATION FEE The registration fee of $495, which includes course materials; 12 CLE hours, including 6 trial, 2 ethics and 1 professionalism; your first year of GDLA membership (if you have not yet been a member); Wednesday's reception and dinner; Thursday's lunch; evening hospitality suite; daily breakfasts; and all-day beverages/snacks. Register by July 21; full registration fee refunds available for cancellations up to August 15. ACCOMMODATIONS Book directly with Callaway Gardens Lodge & Spa by calling (855) 943-6375 and mentioning GDLA. Deadline to reserve is July 21 -- room rate is $374 + tax/fees for single or $274 + tax/fees for double occupancy. Rates are per person, per night, 3-night minimum. Registrants who share a room (double ocupancy rate) or do not stay the 3-night minimum will be charged a per diem ($110) to cover meeting/AV expenses. Because rooms are a "conference rate" they must be booked directly through Callaway and not through a third-party like Expedia or AAA. Note: We reserve rooms based on historical attendance. If more than usual register, our room block may fill and the rate may not be available until July 21, so book as soon as you can. FACULTY Anne D. Gower, Academy Chair, Gower Wooten & Darneille, Atlanta Brannon J. Arnold, Academy Vice-Chair, Weinberg Wheeler, Atlanta Jerry A. Buchanan, Buchanan Law Firm, Columbus Douglas Burrell, Chartwell Law, Atlanta William T. (Bill) Casey, Swift Currie, Atlanta Karen Karabinos, Chartwell Law, Atlanta C. Bradford (Brad) Marsh, Swift Currie McGhee & Hiers, Atlanta Brian Mathis, Huff Powell Bailey, Atlanta Matthew G. Moffett, Gray Rust St. Amand Moffett & Brieske, Atlanta Tracy O'Connell, Ellis Painter, Savannah Richard H. (Dick) Willis, William Mullens, Columbia, SC PLATINUM SPONSOR/SPEAKERS Art Glaser, Henning Mediation & Arbitration Services Maithilee Pathak, R&D Strategic Solutions |
| Download: | 2023_TAMA_Agenda.pdf |
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