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Trial & Mediation Academy
Trial & Mediation Academy
| Schedule: | August 20 - 23, 2025 |
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| Credits: | CLE/Ethics/Professionalism/Trial: 12/2/1/9 |
| Location: | Callaway Gardens Lodge & Spa |
| Address: | 4500 Southern Pine Drive Pine Mountain, GA, 31822 |
| Members Registration: | $495 |
| Non-Members Registration: | $495 |
| Description: | 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 are expanding the mediation component this year and students will see a mock mediation. For the second year, we will present awards based on performances during the Academy. We will have an invited judge offer professionalism insights at dinner on the opening night. In addition, there is ample time for networking with the faculty and other students. 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 mediate, deliver mock opening statements, cross examinations, closing statements, etc. during breakout sessions. CLE CREDIT Trial & Mediation Academy offers 25 CLE hours, including 2 ethics, 1 professionalism and 9 trial hours. The registration fee 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 13 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; lunch on Thursday and Friday; Thursday dinner; evening hospitality suite; daily breakfasts and all-day beverages/snacks. Register by July 26; full registration fee refunds available for cancellations up to August 14. HOW TO REGISTER Visit this page register: http://www.gdla.org/?page=online_registration&id=186 If you prefer to pay by credit card, please email me and I'll send an invoice (note that it adds a processing fee of 5.) ACCOMMODATIONS Book directly with Callaway Gardens Lodge & Spa by calling (844) 357-1239 and mentioning GDLA Trial Academy. Deadline to reserve is July 20; room rate is $395 + tax/fees for single or $295 + tax/fees for double occupancy. Rates are per person, per night, 3-night minimum. Registrants who share a room (double occupancy rate) or do not stay the 3-night minimum will be charged a per diem ($125) 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 20, 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 Hudgins Gunn & Dial, Atlanta Jerry A. Buchanan, Buchanan Law Firm, Columbus Douglas Burrell, Chartwell Law, Atlanta William T. "Bill" Casey, Swift Currie McGhee & Hiers, Atlanta Carrie L. Christie, Rutherford & Christie, Atlanta Matthew G. Moffett, Gray Rust St. Amand Moffett & Brieske, Atlanta Richard H. "Dick" Willis, William Mullens, Columbia, SC |
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