Brain and Spine Injury Lawyer & Attorney : Titolo Law Firm : Las Vegas, Nevada

The North American Brain Injury Society is pleased to announce the 21st Annual Legal Conference on Brain Injury will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, October 2-4, 2008.

OVERVIEW
This 21st Annual Conference on Legal Issues in Brain Injury offers detailed, practical information on every aspect of litigating a case involving brain injury. Over 60 of the leading attorneys and medical experts from North America will provide the tools you need to successfully handle these challenging cases. From case selection to trial techniques, this Conference is the “must attend” event for professionals involved in brain injury litigation.

Building on the success of last year''s pre and post-conference workshops, the program chairs have included several "hands on" panel format discussions that will address the practical issues presented by brain injury cases.

As an added bonus, attendees to this Conference may also attend the concurrent sessions of the NABIS Sixth Annual Medical Conference on Brain Injury.

Who should attend? Allattorneys involved in brain injury litigation and medical professionals are involved in brain injury cases as experts or consultants.

LOCATION
The New Orleans Convention Center Marriott is located at the edge of the historic French Quarter and features 1,329 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites complemented by a sparkling Concierge Lounge. Guests are positioned steps from the world famous Bourbon Street. Discover the bridge between business and pleasure at the esteemed Marriott New Orleans Hotel in the French Quarter! NABIS has negotiated a reduced rate of only $165.00 per night for attendees to the conference. To book your room, click here. If you prefer, you may book your room by calling 1-800-Marriott and referencing the “North America Brain Injury Society” block.

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New Orleans will be the city of this year's North American Brain Injury Society's 2008 Conference.  I have been invited to make a presentation at the event which runs from October 2-4.  For more information visit www.nabis.org.

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This is a reminder of the upcoming Las Vegas seminar put on by the BIAA I am presenting at.  For more information click here http://conferences@biausa.org.

The Brain Injury Association of America invites you to its 2008 National Legal Conference. BIAA's Brain Injury Litigation Strategies 2008 will help you discover the winning strategies of the nation's most experienced brain injury plantiff's and defense attorneys while learning the science of brain injury from leading medical experts.

Space is limited - don't miss out on the Brain Injury Litigation Strategies 2008...REGISTER TODAY!
PROGRAM

THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008

Opening Remarks 8:30am - 9:00am
Gregory J. O'Shanick, MD
Susan H. Connors

Plenary Session 9:00am - 10:00am
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Panel
Robert P. Granacher, Jr, MD, MBA
Gregory J. O'Shanick, MD

Plenary Session 10:15am - 11:15am
Advances in Functional Neuroimaging
Joseph C. Wu, MD
Timothy R. Titolo, Esq.

Plaintiff's Breakout 11:15am - 12:30pm
Effective Use of Demonstrative Evidence
Thomas W. Malone, Esq.
Robert Shepherd

Defense Breakout 11:15am - 12:30pm
Developing a Theme for the Defense
E. Dale Adkins, III, Esq.
Plenary Session 1:45pm - 3:15pm
Anatomy of the Case: Introduction to the Case
Randall H. Scarlett, Esq.
Dwight D. Murray, Esq.

Plenary Session 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Focus Group/Mock Trial Panel
Matt Milano, PhD
John M. Fitzpatrick, Esq.
E. Dale Adkins, III, Esq.
Philip C. Jacobson, Esq.
Jeffrey Breit, Esq.

Plenary Session 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mock Cross & Direct Examination of a Medical Expert
Randall H. Scarlett, Esq.
Robert Granacher, Jr, MD, MBA
Dwight D. Murray, Esq.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008

Plaintiff's Breakout 8:00am - 8:30am
Turning Defense Tactics to the Plaintiff's Advantage
Stephen M. Smith, Esq.
Michael V. Kaplen, Esq.

Defense Breakout 8:00am - 8:30am
Impact of Bell Atlantic vs. Twombly on Defense of a Traumatic Brain Injury Case
Dwight D. Murray, Esq.

Neuropsychological Testing: How it Benefits the Defense
Robert Granacher, Jr, MD, MBA
Plenary Session 8:30am - 9:30am
Understanding Brain Anatomy
David A. Hovda, PhD

Plaintiff's' Breakout 9:30am - 10:30am
Using Law to Win!
David A. Ball, PhD

Defense Breakout 9:30am - 10:30am
Defending a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Case
David T. Patterson, Esq.
Plenary Session 10:45am - 11:30am
Effective Advocacy in Mediation
Hon. Robert L. Harris, ret.
Charles G. Monnett, III, Esq.
Philip C. Jacobson, Esq.
Plaintiff's Breakout 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cross Examination of Defense Experts
Dorothy C. Sims, Esq.
David A. Ball, PhD, Esq.
Defense Breakout 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Trial Strategies
John M. Fitzpatrick, Esq.
Plaintiff's Breakout 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Developing the Right Mix of Witnesses
Dianne J. Weaver, Esq.

Defense Breakout 3:00pm - 4:00pm
How to Handle the Sympathy Factor
Nicholas McConnell, Esq.

Plenary Session 4:15pm - 5:00pm
A Survivor's Perspective
Becky Bro, M.Ed., CRC

Register Now

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This is a reminder of the upcoming Las Vegas Conference I am presenting at.  For more information please click: http://www.nbi-sems.com/seminfo/nbi-moreinfoEmailTrack.asp

Prosecuting and Defending Catastrophic Injury Cases

March 27, 2008 - Las Vegas, NV

Who Should Attend:

This intermediate-to-advanced program will provide an in-depth look at catastrophic injury cases for:

Attorneys
Risk Managers
Casualty Adjusters
Other Insurance Representatives

Program Highlights:

Las Vegas, NV
March 27, 2008
Learn More or Register Now
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Check-in: 8:30-9:00 a.m. )
Faculty:
John Mitchell Cobeaga
Robert E. Murdock
Timothy R. Titolo

Location:
Gold Coast
4000 W Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas , NV
702-367-7111
More Info

Master the Critical Elements of the Catastrophic Injury Case

While no two catastrophic injury cases are the same, they all involve careful analysis of the fragile human condition and a delicate balancing act between proving severe injuries and shortened life expectancy. Take an in-depth look at damages, experts, case themes and trial procedure as accomplished faculty share their time-tested strategies and firsthand experience winning catastrophic injury cases. This seminar also includes an exclusive opportunity to learn the methodology of calculating damages from a seasoned forensic economist. Register today!

Stay in the loop on recent rulings and reinterpretations of personal injury law.
Understand the innate liability and evidentiary issues of catastrophic injury cases and how to use them to your advantage.

Get inside the head of a seasoned forensic economist to better understand how damages are calculated and what general damages can typically be overlooked.
Learn the importance of timely preparation, necessary discovery and work-up inherent in the CI case.

Incorporate five tried-and-true tactics into your repertoire to uncover the full extent of damages.
Uncover the secrets to selecting a persuasive forensic economist, vocational rehabilitation specialist and other CI experts.

Be prepared to meet any argument head on with advanced trial techniques in your back pocket.
Avoid the pitfalls of evidence admission that are sure to sink your case.

Learn how to sway the jury with effective storytelling, demonstrative evidence and well-written instructions.

Discover the critical factors in determining which cases to settle and which to try.

Continuing Education Credits:
Continuing Legal Education This course has been approved for 6.0 CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 1.0 hour of ethical considerations.
Self-study credit is available.

Insurance This program has been submitted to the Department of Business and Industry, Division of Insurance. The submission of the application does not guarantee that the course will be approved.

Credit related questions? Contact our credit specialists: (866)240-1890 - credit@nbi-sems.com

Mail Fax Phone Online

NBI, Inc. - PO Box 3067 Eau Claire, WI 54702 1.715.835.1405 1.800.930.6182 www.nbi-sems.com

Walk-in Registrations? Space permitting, we are happy to accommodate! If you plan to register at the door, feel free to call ahead so we can confirm availability.

Can't Attend? Order Materials. We recognize that a key program benefit is the opportunity to network with faculty and program participants, but you don't need to miss out on content! Materials ship about two weeks following the program, but you can reserve your audio recording and reference manual today! Browse our extensive collection of related education products by visiting our online bookstore.

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Green Valley Ranch Resort is currently sold out for the Brain Injury Litigation Strategies 2008 conference dates. The hotels below are suggested as alternatives. 

Sunset Station

A sister property to Green Valley Ranch Resort, located approximately 12 miles away.

1301 W. Sunset Rd | Henderson, NV 89014

(888) 786-7389

Current Room Rates (note these are not guaranteed rates)

Thursday 4/3/08: $69.00

Friday, 4/4/08: $109.00

Saturday, 4/5/08 $109.00

Mandalay Bay

There is a scheduled and capacity limited shuttle between Green Valley Ranch Resort and Mandalay Bay.

3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South | Las Vegas, NV 89119

(877) 632-7800

Current Room Rates (note these are not guaranteed rates)

Thursday 4/3/08: $119.00 - $139.00

Friday, 4/4/08: $199.00 - $219.00

Saturday, 4/5/08 $219.00 – 239.00

Homewood Suites by Hilton® Henderson South Las Vegas
10450 South Eastern Avenue
Henderson,  Nevada 89052
1-702-450-1045

Current Room Rates (note these are not guaranteed rates)

Thursday 4/3/08: $189.00-$199.00

Friday, 4/4/08: $189.00-$199.00

Saturday, 4/5/08 $189.00-$199.00

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I am presenting at the NBI sponsored conference entitled Prosecuting and Defending Catastrophic Injury Cases in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 27, 2008.

To read more about the other presenters and the conference content please go to Catastrophic Injury Cases website by clicking here.

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The Brain Injury Association of America invites you to its 2008 National Legal Conference. BIAA's Brain Injury Litigation Strategies 2008 features plenary sessions for all participants followed by separate breakout sessions for plaintiff's attorneys and for defense counsel and claim professionals.

Discover the winning strategies of the nation's most experienced brain injury plantiff's and defense attorneys while learning the science of brain injury from leading medical experts.

Space is limited - don't miss out on the Brain Injury Litigation Strategies 2008...REGISTER TODAY!
PROGRAM

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2008
Registration Open 4:00pm - 7:00pm
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008
Registration and Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors 7:30am - 8:30am

Opening Remarks 8:30am - 9:00am
Gregory J. O'Shanick, MD
Center for Neurorehabilitation Services, VA
Susan H. Connors
Brain Injury Association of America, VA

Plenary Session 9:00am - 10:00am
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Panel
Robert P. Granacher, Jr, MD, MBA
Lexington Forensic Institute, KY
Gregory J. O'Shanick, MD
Center for Neurorehabilitation Services, VA

Plenary Session 10:15am - 11:15am
Advances in Functional Neuroimaging
Joseph C. Wu, MD
UC Irvine, CA
Timothy R. Titolo, Esq.
Titolo Law Office, NV

Plaintiff's Breakout 11:15am - 12:30pm
Effective Use of Demonstrative Evidence
Thomas W. Malone, Esq.
Malone Law Office, GA
Robert Shepherd
MediVisuals, VA

Defense Breakout 11:15am - 12:30pm
Developing a Theme for the Defense
E. Dale Adkins, III, Esq.
Salsbury, Clements, Bekman, Marder & Adkins, MD

Plenary Session 1:45pm - 3:15pm
Anatomy of the Case: Introduction to the Case
Randall H. Scarlett, Esq.
Scarlett Law Group, CA
Dwight D. Murray, Esq.
Jordan, Coyne, and Savits, DC

Plenary Session 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Focus Group/Mock Trial Panel
Matt Milano, PhD
Jury Focus, FL
John M. Fitzpatrick, Esq.
Wheeler, Trigg & Kennedy, CO
E. Dale Adkins, III, Esq.
Salsbury, Clements, Bekman, Marder, & Adkins, MD
Philip C. Jacobson, Esq.
The Travelers Companies, Inc. MD
Jeffrey Breit, Esq.
Breit, Drescher & Imprevento, VA

Plenary Session 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mock Cross & Direct Examination of a Medical Expert
Randall H. Scarlett, Esq.
Scarlett Law Group, CA
Robert Granacher, Jr, MD, MBA
Lexington Forensic Institute, KY
Dwight D. Murray, Esq.
Jordan, Coyne, and Savits, DC

Opening Reception with Exhibitors 5:45pm - 7:15pm
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008

Registration and Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors 7:30am - 8:00am

Plaintiff's Breakout 8:00am - 8:30am
Turning Defense Tactics to the Plaintiff's Advantage
Stephen M. Smith, Esq.
Brain Injury Law Center, VA
Michael V. Kaplen, Esq.
DeCaro & Kaplen, NY

Defense Breakout 8:00am - 8:30am
Impact of Bell Atlantic vs. Twombly on Defense of a Traumatic Brain Injury Case
Dwight D. Murray, Esq.
Jordan, Coyne, and Savits, DC

Neuropsychological Testing: How it Benefits the Defense
Robert Granacher, Jr, MD, MBA
Lexington Forensic Institute, KY

Plenary Session 8:30am - 9:30am
Understanding Brain Anatomy
David A. Hovda, PhD
UCLA Brain Injury Research Center, CA

Plaintiff's' Breakout 9:30am - 10:30am
Using Law to Win!
David A. Ball, PhD
JuryWatch, NC

Defense Breakout 9:30am - 10:30am
Defending a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Case
David T. Patterson, Esq.
Weston, Hurd, Curley, Patterson & Bush, OH

Plenary Session 10:45am - 11:30am
Effective Advocacy in Mediation
Hon. Robert L. Harris, ret.
Charles G. Monnett, III, Esq.
Charles G. Monnett, III and Associates, NC
Philip C. Jacobson, Esq.
The Travelers Companies, Inc., MD

Plaintiff's Breakout 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cross Examination of Defense Experts
Dorothy C. Sims, Esq.
Sims, Stakenborg & Henry, FL
David A. Ball, PhD, Esq.
JuryWatch, NC
Defense Breakout 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Trial Strategies
John M. Fitzpatrick, Esq.
Wheeler, Trigg & Kennedy, CO

Plaintiff's Breakout 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Developing the Right Mix of Witnesses
Dianne J. Weaver, Esq.
Harrell & Harrell, PA, Jacksonville, FL
Defense Breakout 3:00pm - 4:00pm
How to Handle the Sympathy Factor
Nicholas McConnell, Esq.
Jackson & Campbell, DC

Plenary Session 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Closing Session
Speaker TBD

The Brain Injury Association of America invites you to its 2008 National Legal Conference. BIAA's Brain Injury Litigation Strategies 2008 features plenary sessions for all participants followed by separate breakout sessions for plaintiff's attorneys and for defense counsel and claim professionals.

Discover the winning strategies of the nation's most experienced brain injury plantiff's and defense attorneys while learning the science of brain injury from leading medical experts.

Space is limited - don't miss out on the Brain Injury Litigation Strategies 2008...REGISTER TODAY!
PROGRAM

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2008
Registration Open 4:00pm - 7:00pm
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008
Registration and Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors 7:30am - 8:30am

Opening Remarks 8:30am - 9:00am
Gregory J. O'Shanick, MD
Center for Neurorehabilitation Services, VA
Susan H. Connors
Brain Injury Association of America, VA

Plenary Session 9:00am - 10:00am
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Panel
Robert P. Granacher, Jr, MD, MBA
Lexington Forensic Institute, KY
Gregory J. O'Shanick, MD
Center for Neurorehabilitation Services, VA

Plenary Session 10:15am - 11:15am
Advances in Functional Neuroimaging
Joseph C. Wu, MD
UC Irvine, CA
Timothy R. Titolo, Esq.
Titolo Law Office, NV

Plaintiff's Breakout 11:15am - 12:30pm
Effective Use of Demonstrative Evidence
Thomas W. Malone, Esq.
Malone Law Office, GA
Robert Shepherd
MediVisuals, VA

Defense Breakout 11:15am - 12:30pm
Developing a Theme for the Defense
E. Dale Adkins, III, Esq.
Salsbury, Clements, Bekman, Marder & Adkins, MD

Plenary Session 1:45pm - 3:15pm
Anatomy of the Case: Introduction to the Case
Randall H. Scarlett, Esq.
Scarlett Law Group, CA
Dwight D. Murray, Esq.
Jordan, Coyne, and Savits, DC

Plenary Session 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Focus Group/Mock Trial Panel
Matt Milano, PhD
Jury Focus, FL
John M. Fitzpatrick, Esq.
Wheeler, Trigg & Kennedy, CO
E. Dale Adkins, III, Esq.
Salsbury, Clements, Bekman, Marder, & Adkins, MD
Philip C. Jacobson, Esq.
The Travelers Companies, Inc. MD
Jeffrey Breit, Esq.
Breit, Drescher & Imprevento, VA

Plenary Session 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mock Cross & Direct Examination of a Medical Expert
Randall H. Scarlett, Esq.
Scarlett Law Group, CA
Robert Granacher, Jr, MD, MBA
Lexington Forensic Institute, KY
Dwight D. Murray, Esq.
Jordan, Coyne, and Savits, DC

Opening Reception with Exhibitors 5:45pm - 7:15pm
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008

Registration and Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors 7:30am - 8:00am

Plaintiff's Breakout 8:00am - 8:30am
Turning Defense Tactics to the Plaintiff's Advantage
Stephen M. Smith, Esq.
Brain Injury Law Center, VA
Michael V. Kaplen, Esq.
DeCaro & Kaplen, NY

Defense Breakout 8:00am - 8:30am
Impact of Bell Atlantic vs. Twombly on Defense of a Traumatic Brain Injury Case
Dwight D. Murray, Esq.
Jordan, Coyne, and Savits, DC

Neuropsychological Testing: How it Benefits the Defense
Robert Granacher, Jr, MD, MBA
Lexington Forensic Institute, KY

Plenary Session 8:30am - 9:30am
Understanding Brain Anatomy
David A. Hovda, PhD
UCLA Brain Injury Research Center, CA

Plaintiff's' Breakout 9:30am - 10:30am
Using Law to Win!
David A. Ball, PhD
JuryWatch, NC

Defense Breakout 9:30am - 10:30am
Defending a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Case
David T. Patterson, Esq.
Weston, Hurd, Curley, Patterson & Bush, OH

Plenary Session 10:45am - 11:30am
Effective Advocacy in Mediation
Hon. Robert L. Harris, ret.
Charles G. Monnett, III, Esq.
Charles G. Monnett, III and Associates, NC
Philip C. Jacobson, Esq.
The Travelers Companies, Inc., MD

Plaintiff's Breakout 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cross Examination of Defense Experts
Dorothy C. Sims, Esq.
Sims, Stakenborg & Henry, FL
David A. Ball, PhD, Esq.
JuryWatch, NC
Defense Breakout 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Trial Strategies
John M. Fitzpatrick, Esq.
Wheeler, Trigg & Kennedy, CO

Plaintiff's Breakout 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Developing the Right Mix of Witnesses
Dianne J. Weaver, Esq.
Harrell & Harrell, PA, Jacksonville, FL
Defense Breakout 3:00pm - 4:00pm
How to Handle the Sympathy Factor
Nicholas McConnell, Esq.
Jackson & Campbell, DC

Plenary Session 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Closing Session
Speaker TBD

The Brain Injury Association of America invites you to its 2008 National Legal Conference. BIAA's Brain Injury Litigation Strategies 2008 features plenary sessions for all participants followed by separate breakout sessions for plaintiff's attorneys and for defense counsel and claim professionals.

Discover the winning strategies of the nation's most experienced brain injury plantiff's and defense attorneys while learning the science of brain injury from leading medical experts.

Space is limited - don't miss out on the Brain Injury Litigation Strategies 2008...REGISTER TODAY!
PROGRAM

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2008
Registration Open 4:00pm - 7:00pm
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008
Registration and Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors 7:30am - 8:30am

Opening Remarks 8:30am - 9:00am
Gregory J. O'Shanick, MD
Center for Neurorehabilitation Services, VA
Susan H. Connors
Brain Injury Association of America, VA

Plenary Session 9:00am - 10:00am
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Panel
Robert P. Granacher, Jr, MD, MBA
Lexington Forensic Institute, KY
Gregory J. O'Shanick, MD
Center for Neurorehabilitation Services, VA

Plenary Session 10:15am - 11:15am
Advances in Functional Neuroimaging
Joseph C. Wu, MD
UC Irvine, CA
Timothy R. Titolo, Esq.
Titolo Law Office, NV

Plaintiff's Breakout 11:15am - 12:30pm
Effective Use of Demonstrative Evidence
Thomas W. Malone, Esq.
Malone Law Office, GA
Robert Shepherd
MediVisuals, VA

Defense Breakout 11:15am - 12:30pm
Developing a Theme for the Defense
E. Dale Adkins, III, Esq.
Salsbury, Clements, Bekman, Marder & Adkins, MD

Plenary Session 1:45pm - 3:15pm
Anatomy of the Case: Introduction to the Case
Randall H. Scarlett, Esq.
Scarlett Law Group, CA
Dwight D. Murray, Esq.
Jordan, Coyne, and Savits, DC

Plenary Session 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Focus Group/Mock Trial Panel
Matt Milano, PhD
Jury Focus, FL
John M. Fitzpatrick, Esq.
Wheeler, Trigg & Kennedy, CO
E. Dale Adkins, III, Esq.
Salsbury, Clements, Bekman, Marder, & Adkins, MD
Philip C. Jacobson, Esq.
The Travelers Companies, Inc. MD
Jeffrey Breit, Esq.
Breit, Drescher & Imprevento, VA

Plenary Session 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Mock Cross & Direct Examination of a Medical Expert
Randall H. Scarlett, Esq.
Scarlett Law Group, CA
Robert Granacher, Jr, MD, MBA
Lexington Forensic Institute, KY
Dwight D. Murray, Esq.
Jordan, Coyne, and Savits, DC

Opening Reception with Exhibitors 5:45pm - 7:15pm
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008

Registration and Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors 7:30am - 8:00am

Plaintiff's Breakout 8:00am - 8:30am
Turning Defense Tactics to the Plaintiff's Advantage
Stephen M. Smith, Esq.
Brain Injury Law Center, VA
Michael V. Kaplen, Esq.
DeCaro & Kaplen, NY

Defense Breakout 8:00am - 8:30am
Impact of Bell Atlantic vs. Twombly on Defense of a Traumatic Brain Injury Case
Dwight D. Murray, Esq.
Jordan, Coyne, and Savits, DC

Neuropsychological Testing: How it Benefits the Defense
Robert Granacher, Jr, MD, MBA
Lexington Forensic Institute, KY

Plenary Session 8:30am - 9:30am
Understanding Brain Anatomy
David A. Hovda, PhD
UCLA Brain Injury Research Center, CA

Plaintiff's' Breakout 9:30am - 10:30am
Using Law to Win!
David A. Ball, PhD
JuryWatch, NC

Defense Breakout 9:30am - 10:30am
Defending a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Case
David T. Patterson, Esq.
Weston, Hurd, Curley, Patterson & Bush, OH

Plenary Session 10:45am - 11:30am
Effective Advocacy in Mediation
Hon. Robert L. Harris, ret.
Charles G. Monnett, III, Esq.
Charles G. Monnett, III and Associates, NC
Philip C. Jacobson, Esq.
The Travelers Companies, Inc., MD

Plaintiff's Breakout 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cross Examination of Defense Experts
Dorothy C. Sims, Esq.
Sims, Stakenborg & Henry, FL
David A. Ball, PhD, Esq.
JuryWatch, NC
Defense Breakout 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Trial Strategies
John M. Fitzpatrick, Esq.
Wheeler, Trigg & Kennedy, CO

Plaintiff's Breakout 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Developing the Right Mix of Witnesses
Dianne J. Weaver, Esq.
Harrell & Harrell, PA, Jacksonville, FL
Defense Breakout 3:00pm - 4:00pm
How to Handle the Sympathy Factor
Nicholas McConnell, Esq.
Jackson & Campbell, DC

Plenary Session 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Closing Session
Speaker TBD

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AAJ Education will present ten half-day CLE programs designed for the experienced plaintiff lawyer with a focus on advanced trial skills and popular specialized topics, plus one session of Litigation at Sunrise. Presenters include accomplished trial lawyers and other experts. Earn approximately 22 CLE* and AAJ Education credits, including 2 ethics credits, in 5 days, and gain a national perspective at these cutting-edge programs designed to help you better represent your clients.

ADVOCACY TRACK THEMES
• Proving Liability and Causation: Discovery in Complex Cases
• Focus Groups and Voir Dire
• Persuasion and Storytelling in Trial
• Motivating the Jury to Award Full Damages
• Defeating Mandatory Arbitration and Winning in Mediation

SPECIALIZED TRACK THEMES
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Cases—Proof of the Invisible
• Representing Veterans—Fighting for Our Troops on the Home Front
• Products Liability
• Medical Negligence
• Vioxx Settlement: You've Seen the Headlines--Now what happens?

NEW HOTEL ADDED

Registrations for the American Association for Justice 2008 Winter Convention are continuing to rise. Please note that due to overwhelming demand for hotel reservations, AAJ attendees have completely sold out the El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa. A new overflow resort, The Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa – a Wyndham Grand Resort, has been added to accommodate attendees. The Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa will honor the AAJ Convention partial ocean view and ocean view rates offered at the El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa.

Complimentary shuttle service will be provided between the Rio Mar Beach Resort and the El Conquistador. Final shuttle schedules will be posted on the AAJ Web site late November 2007.

Don't Delay –
Make sure to reserve a room today. Start your registration process by visiting http://www.justice.org/convention/PR08/. Special hotel rates are available at the convention hotel; these rates are valid only through our official agent, ETA. You must be an AAJ convention registrant in order to make hotel and travel reservations.

For more information and to register,
visit http://www.justice.org/convention/PR08/,
or call 800-424-2725 or 202-965-3500, ext. 613.

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I am invited to speak at the AAJ WInter Convention.  My presentation topic is on "Daubert Motions and Evidentiary Issues in the Brain Injury Case."  I look forward to meeting new and familiar faces in San Juan.

The 2008 Winter Convention of the American Association of Justice runs from Saturday, January 26 through Wednesday, January 30, 2008.  It will take place at the El Conquistador Resort and Golden Day Spa, 1000 Conquistador Avenue, Fajardo, Puerto Rico 00738.

The American Association for Justice (AAJ), formerly the American Association of Trial Lawyers (ATLA), is the leading national plaintiff organization.

I will post additional reminders as we get closer to the conference date.  If you would like more information or would like to register click here. 

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This year's Medical and Legal Brain Injury Conference in San Antonio is shaping up and under full swing.  I will be among the speakers making presentations.

OVERVIEW
This Conference offers detailed, practical information on every aspect of litigating a case involving brain injury. Over 60 of the leading attorneys and medical experts from North America will provide the tools you need to successfully handle these challenging cases. From case selection to trial techniques, this Conference is a must attend event for professionals involved in brain injury litigation.

Building on the success of last year's pre and post-conference workshops, the program chairs have included several "hands on" panel format discussions that will address the practical issues presented by brain injury cases.

As an added bonus, attendees to this Conference may also attend the concurrent sessions of the NABIS 5th Annual Medical Conference on Brain Injury. To see that program, click here.

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