SAVE THE DATE | March 27, 2021

Bi-Annual Trial Skills Seminar SUCCESS IN TRIAL REQUIRES TRAINING

All Day Event | 6.75hrs MCLE Credit

Every other year, ABTL hosts an all-day trial skills seminar providing valuable information and techniques for trial lawyers of all levels. This year, we’ll focus on effective – and ineffective – strategies when navigating the virtual bench trial. As in prior years, junior level attorneys from San Diego’s most respected law firms will conduct a full trial while sitting judges and senior seasoned trial attorneys provide instruction and tips to each participant for each phase of a trial. In addition, the seminar will cover “how to” discussions on a number of topics unique to virtual trials:  Key stipulations to consider in the Joint Trial Readiness Report Pre-Trial Conferences via video conferencing Advance considerations for impeachment evidence  Witness preparation in the virtual world   Increased importance and value of trial presentation software Our list of presenters and panelists is filling up, but a few spots remain open. If you would like to participate as a presenter (with 2-8 years of experience) or as a panelist (with virtual bench trial experience) please contact Frank Johnson at FrankJ@JohnsonFistel.com.

2019 Seminar Comments “Newer lawyers who participated did a great job. They got invaluable feedback from the all-star panelists.”   Hon. Joel R. Wohlfeil, San Diego Superior Court, Presiding Judge “We were able to enjoy excellent advocacy from newer trial attorneys and at the same time receive invaluable tips and information from multiple judges and San Diego’s top trial lawyers. One of the best seminars of the year without a doubt.” John H. Gomez, Gomez Trial Attorneys, Panelist 2019 “As a young lawyer, I cannot over-emphasize how valuable the experience was; it is exactly that kind of supportive feedback and candor that helps our legal community thrive by educating and developing astute practitioners.” Kristen L. O’Connor, Johnson Fistel, Presenter 2019

Presiding Judges Honorable Timothy B. Taylor | San Diego Superior Court Honorable Joel R. Wohlfeil | San Diego Superior Court Feedback From Seasoned Trial Attorneys Honorable Linda Lopez | Southern District of California  Dave Carothers | Tremblay Beck Rebecca Fortune | Kimball, Tirey & St. John John Gomez | Gomez Trial Attorneys Randy S. Grossman | Assistant US Attorney Robert Hamparyan | Hamparyan Personal Injury Lawyers Marisa Janine-Page | Caldarelli Hejmanowski Page & Leer Amy Martel | Chihak & Martel

EVENT DETAILS

DATE: March 27, 2021 TIME: 9:00am-4:30 pm  PLACE: Remote login details will be provided on March 26, 2021

COST: ABTL Member: by Mar. 12 - $95 | by Mar. 25 - $105 Non-Member: by Mar. 12 - $105 | by Mar. 25 - $115 Volunteer, Participant, Panelist & Sponsor | FREE

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This program will offer 6.75 hours of MCLE credit. This program complies with MCLE Rule 2.5 and Section 6070.5 of AB242. * ABTL - San Diego Chapter certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE by the State Bar of California. This virtual activity is PARTICIPATORY as long as participation is via computer or tablet for the length of the program. Participatory credit is not available to those who dial in by phone.

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