Division One Events for Annual Forum Meeting in Nashville -- April 27-30, 2016

Division 1 has four events scheduled for the upcoming meeting in Nashville.

1. Division 1 Planning Retreat – Wednesday, April 27th, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Every year D1 holds a planning retreat to review what we have accomplished, brainstorm, and plan for the coming year.  This retreat is open to everyone.  Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a first time attendee, please come to the planning retreat if you are interested in becoming more involved in D1.

2. Practicum on “Advocacy at Depositions” – Wednesday, April 27th, 2:00 to 5:00 PM

We have a terrific panel for our third practicum.  To access the flyer with details about this program and the speakers, please click on the following link:  Practicum on "Advocacy at Depositions". This event is designed to be suitable for both younger attorneys and more seasoned veterans who want to learn more about the art of advocacy.  The registration for this event is separate from that for the Annual Meeting.  Please click the link here for the registration.

3. D1/D13 Social Event, BB King’s Blues Club, 162 2nd Avenue North, Nashville, TN – Thursday, April 28th, 7:30 PM

Following the Welcome Reception at the Annual Meeting, please join us for a casual, fun filled night of hearty appetizers, drinks, music, and good company. The mixer will be in a private room overlooking the river in the Riverfront Dining Room and at 9:00 pm the BB King's Blues Club All-Star Band will perform. Price per person is $60 a ticket and includes 2 drinks. Please click the link here to view the invitation and details.

4. D1 Breakfast Program – Friday, April 29th, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Please join us on Friday morning for a panel discussion entitled “Developing and Presenting Expert Testimony:  The Long View.”


Additional Information:
                            

PDF Document:

2016 Annual Meeting Brochure

   

For more information on discounted pricing, please contact Tamara.Harrington@americanbar.org.

For hotel reservations at the Omni http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/nashville/meetings/aba-forum-on-construction-law

Advocacy at Deposition: Division 1's Advocacy Workshop (4/27/2016, Nashville, TN)

YOUNG LAWYERS CONSTRUCTION PRACTICUM – Advocacy at Deposition

April 27, 2016; 2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Many construction cases are either won or lost during the deposition phase of discovery. Depositions provide an opportunity to not only learn about your opponent’s case, but also to establish the key facts you will need for dispositive motions and/or trial and to evaluate your clients and opponents testimonial demeanor. Please join us for a practicum with a team of nationally-recognized construction attorneys who will discuss the art of advocacy when taking and defending discovery depositions.

Topics will include:

• Preparing your client for deposition.

• Preparing to take the deposition of an adverse witness.

• “The Deposition Dance” – how to avoid using your outline as a crutch so you get what you need from a witness.

• Taking and defending Rule 30(b)(6) depositions.

• The ethical and legal boundaries relating to defending depositions.

• Special considerations for expert depositions.

• Closing the loop – What to do after the deposition has been concluded.

Speakers:

Leadership Circle: John Vento, Trenam Law, Tampa, Florida

Division 1: Rob Ruesch, Verrill Dana, LLP, Portland, Maine

YLD: Tamara Lindsay, Coates Rose, New Orleans, LA

Presented By: Division 1 – Litigation and Dispute Resolution; Young Lawyers Division; and the Forum Leadership Circle.

SEPARATE REGISTRATION FEE: $50/PERSON

Brochure: http://bit.ly/1R5qLim 
Register: http://bit.ly/1Kq0NEJ