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TENNESSEE TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION 2005 ANNUAL CONVENTION IN KNOXVILLE

KNOXVILLE MARRIOTTJUNE 14-17, 2005

Experience a great meeting in Knoxville.

Make plans to attend today!

Convention Program Chair

Earn Up to 12 Hours of CLE Credits

1903 Division StreetNashville, TN 37203

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PERMIT NO. 2091NASHVILLE, TN

LEARN FROM EXPERIENCEAbsorb the collected experience and wisdom of trial lawyers and experts with track records of excellence at TTLA’s Annual Convention.

Nationally recognized attorneys and experts will pro-vide helpful insights into a host of topics, including witness preparation, electronic fi lings, PowerPoint presentations, document manage-ment software, developments in subrogation law, medical negligence law, juror attitudes, and ethical issues!

Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association2005 Annual ConventionJUNE 14-17, 2005 - KNOXVILLE MARRIOTT

Phillip H. MillerConvention Program Chair

LEARN FROM EXPERIENCEAbsorb the collected experience and wisdom of trial law-yers and experts with track records of excellence at TTLA’s Annual Convention.

Nationally recognized attorneys and experts will provide helpful insights into a host of topics, including witness preparation, electronic fi lings, PowerPoint presentations, document management software, developments in subroga-tion law, medical negligence law, juror attitudes, and ethical issues!

Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association

5:00 - 7:00 pm Reception Hosted by the Young Lawyers Committee, Chris Gilreath, Chair

9:00 - 11:30 am TTLA Paralegal Program

9:00 - 10:00 am Circle of Advocates Breakfast

12:00 - 12:45 pm Registration and Exhibit Viewing

12:45 - 1:00 pm Opening Announcements Ricky Boren, President, TTLA Phillip H. Miller, Convention Program Chair

1:00 - 3:15 pm Preparing Witnesses for Depositions Gillian Drake, Jury Consultant [email protected] Ontrialassociates.com -Analyzing your witness -Improving witness credibility -Working with the “diffi cult” witness -Rehearsal Techniques that work

3:15 - 3:30 pm Break

3:30 - 5:00 pm Preparing Witnesses for Depositions (Continued)

5:00 - 6:30 pm Opening Reception TTLA Silent Auction

7:00 pm Riverside Tavern

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

TTLA’ s 2005 Annual Convention is highlighted by an innovative CLE program guaranteed to enhance your professional skills.

Wednesday afternoon is designed to enhance your skills and techniques in preparing your witnesses. Jury Consultant, Gillian Drake will offer suggestions in analyzing witnesses and improving their credibility, while giving tips on rehearsal techniques and working with diffi cult witnesses.

The Bench/Bar Program starts Thursday morning with a discussion on the American Jury Project.

Thursday afternoon’s sessions with David Randolph Smith, Mark Kosieradski and Marling Santiago, will bring you up to speed on electronic briefs, document management, and effectively using PowerPoint for trial and mediation.

Friday concludes a dynamic program with informative sessions on Subrogation Law with Evan Meade, Medical Negligence Law with David High and Jury Attitudes on Health Care Reform with Phllip Miller. Ethics with the Honorable Joe Riley will conclude the morning program.

Don’t miss the featured speaker at the Past President’s Luncheon, nationally recognized attorney, Peter Perlman.

A legislative update, following the Luncheon, will summarize the highlights of the 2005 Legislative Session.

Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association2005 Annual Convention

REGISTRATION

Name _________________________________________________________________

Firm Name _____________________________________________________________

Offi ce Address __________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ___________________________________________________________

Offi ce Phone ______________________ E-mail _______________________________

Hotel InformationTTLA has reserved a block of rooms at a special rate of $120 for this year’s Conven-tion at the Knoxville MarriottHotel. When making your res-ervation, identify yourself as a Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association Convention at-tendee in order to receive the special rate.

Reservations must be made by May 24, 2005 to receive these rates.

Knoxville Marriott Hotel500 Hill Ave., S.E.Knoxville, TN 37915

Call (800) 228-9290For Reservations

The Opening ReceptionNetwork with colleagues and exhibitors from across the state. Exhibitors will be on hand to help you by discussing ways to make your practice more effi cient, more profi table, and more state of the art. TTLA’s Silent Auction Items will be on display at this time. This year’s auction benefi ts the Tennessee Judicial Conference Foundation, a nonprofi t organization established to offer legal scholarships.

Riverside TavernTTLA has reserved the Championship Room at the Riverside Tavern for members that would like to gather to enjoy fi ne company and a wonderful meal! Located on the river, the restaurant has great views and a moderately priced menu. Everyone will dine on their own and can order individually from a menu that ranges from steaks and seafood to southern barbecue. Please come and join us for a great night of fun! The Tavern Restaurant is located at 950 Volunteer Landing which is approximately three blocks from the Marriott Hotel.

Convention Seminar Fees 6/15 6/16 6/17 Full Program � Member (in practice 0-5 years) $150 $200 $200 $350

� Member (in practice more than 5 years) $200 $250 $250 $425

� Life Member CLE Comp.- President’s Luncheon $45

� Non-Member $300 $375 $350 $600

� Paralegal/Legal Secretary $125 $150 $125 $300

� Law Student $50 $50 $50 $100

NOTE: A $60 late fee will be added after May 31, 2005***Full Program Registration Fee includes Admission to: Young Lawyers Reception - Tuesday Night, Opening Reception - Wednesday Afternoon,

Clerks of Court Dance - Thursday Night, & Presidents’ Luncheon - Friday

Event Tickets & ReservationsNOTE: THE PRESIDENTS’ LUNCHEON IS INCLUDED FOR TTLA CONVENTION REGISTRANTS � Additional guest tickets to the Past Presidents’ Luncheon $45.00� Bench/Bar Luncheon $40.00

Total Amount $_________ � Check enclosed � Visa � MasterCard � AmExpress

Card # __________________________________ Expiration Date ________________

Name on card __________________________________________________________

Signature ______________________________________________________________

Mail this form with your payment to:

TTLA, 1903 Division Street Nashville, TN 37203; charge by phone (615)

329-3000; fax (866) 328-0872 or register online at www.ttla.orgAdvance registration includes refreshment breaks and course materials.*TTLA cannot guarantee course materials for those who do not register in advance.

REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY: Advance registration may be made by mail, telephone or fax until 4:00 pm CST the Wednesday before the seminar with check, Mastercard, Visa or American Express number given as guarantee of payment. To qualify for refund, the seminar cancellation deadline is 4:00 pm CST Wednesday, June 8th. Life members must cancel by the deadline set out above or they will be assessed the $50 administrative fee. Tuition, travel, hotel and living expenses of attending continuing legal education programs have been held deductible for federal income tax purposes. See Coughlin vs. Commissioners 203 F2d 307 (2nd Cr. 1953). Treas. Reg. 1 162.5.

Payment

Tuesday, June 14

Wednesday, June 15

Wednesday, Social Activities

GILLIAN DRAKEGILLIAN DRAKE is the founder and director of ON TRIAL ASSOCIATES, INC., and Acting for Lawyers™. She was an accomplished theater director who, for over 17 years, has worked with lawyers and witnesses to elicit persuasive performances from even the most unwilling speakers. Gillian Drake is a nationally recognized expert on courtroom behavior of witnesses, lawyers, and juries. She has consulted on hundreds of cases since 1985 - many of them high-profi le and diverse: from spies to priests accused of sexual abuse, from Indian tribes suing for federal recognition to mega-telecommunications companies trying to break up an industry. Ms. Drake lectures on trial strategy, witness preparation, courtroom “drama,” and oral advocacy.

ON TRIAL grew from Ms. Drake’s recognition of the parallels between the persuasive presentation techniques used by actors and those required of lawyers and witnesses in the courtroom. So, she began coaching lawyers and they began winning cases. She expanded her transformation of performances to attorney’s witnesses and to business executives, professionals, CEO’s, and governmental front-persons.

In the public communication sector, Ms. Drake and her associates use basic theater techniques to teach presentation and interpersonal communication skills - the same techniques actors traditionally use to perfect speeches, improve storytelling skills, gain self-confi dence, learn to concentrate before groups, and develop a “performance image.” cWith witnesses, the transference of performance skills is even more direct, i.e., stage fright, anxiety, presence, and authenticity are basic areas to master on stage or witness stand.

The success of Ms. Drake’s unique approach has been overwhelming. ON TRIAL’s clients include major corporations and law fi rms, non-profi t organizations, government agencies, federal and state prosecutors, public defenders/defense attorneys, and legal trade and bar associations.

ON TRIAL has been featured on NBC’s “Today Show,” The Wall Street Journal Report, and National Public Radio. The fi rm has been chronicled in the nation’s leading newspapers, magazines, and legal journals.

Before earning an MFA in directing from Carnegie-Mellon University, she studied for three years in New York City with the legendary acting teacher Stella Adler and received a BA from Bennington College in Vermont. Ms. Drake is a professional theater director and voice coach. While on the artistic staff of Arena Stage several years ago, Ms. Drake began applying her professional skills in a course called “Acting for Lawyers.” The course was enormously successful and soon after expanded into On Trial Associates, Inc. - a trial consulting and speech communication company.

TTLA SILENT AUCTIONTTLA SILENT AUCTION

9:00 - 10:00 am Subrogation Tips, Techniques & Developments Evan Meade, Johnson City, TN

10:00 - 10:30 am Developments in Medical Negligence Law David High, Nashville, TN

10:30 - 11:00 am Juror Attitudes Toward Health Care Reform Phillip Miller, Nashville, TN

11:00 - 11:10 am Break

11:10 - 12:10 pm Ethics Judge Joe G. Riley, Ridgely, TN

12:20 - 1:50 pm Past Presidents’ Luncheon

2:00 - 3:00 pm Legislative Update

3:00 - 5:00 pm General Membership Meeting

Offi cers & Board of Governors Elections

2005 Silent AuctionTasha Blakney, Chair

The Tennessee Judicial Conference Foundation has been selected as the recipient of this year’s Silent Auction proceeds. Trial and appellate court judges from across Tennessee established the Tennessee Judicial Conference Foundation in 1995 to provide need-based scholarships to law students in Tennessee. The foundation is supported entirely through private gifts, pledges, memorials, shirt and cap sales, and an annual golf tournament held in memory of the late Judge Dick Jerman, Jr., of Humboldt, who passed away in 1999.

David E. High, a Life Member of TTLA, practices in Nashville, TN. He earned his BA from the University of TN, Knoxville and his J.D. from the Nashville School of Law. A former member of TTLA’s Board of Governors, David is also a member of the Nashville Bar Association, the Assoc. of Trial Lawyers of America, the TN Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a Fellow of the Nashville Bar Foundation.

Evan Meade, received his BA from the Univrsity of Tennessee, Knoxville and his law degree from the University of Memphis School of Law. Evan has served on the Board of TTLA continuously since 1989 and is a member of ATLA. His fi rm, Evan Meade & Associates, is in Johnson City, TN where he has practiced law for over 28 years. He limits his practice to signifi cant injury cases including medical malpractice, products liability, trucking collisions, auto collisions, and other cases involving serious injury.

Phillip H. Miller, 2005 TTLA Annual Convention Program Chair, practices in Nashville. His fi rm has been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as one of the “Pre-eminent fi rms in the United States”, and he was recognized by the Nashville Business Journal as one of the “Best of the Bar” in 2003. He has tried some 46 personal injury jury trials to verdict, and he has been certifi ed and recertifi ed as a specialist 3 times by our Supreme Court. During the last 24 years before the bar, Phillip has written, published, and presented papers on trial practice from California to Florida. He has been a repeat speaker at programs at Harvard University, the National Judicial College and ATLA.

Honorable Joe G. Riley, serves as independent Disciplinary Counsel for the Tennessee Court of the Judiciary, a body that investigates and prosecutes allegations of ethical improprieties against TN judges. Joe retired in July 2004 from the bench, having served seven years on the TN Court of Criminal Appeals and 18 years as a Circuit Court Judge. A frequent lecturer and author, Joe is Past-President of the TN Judicial Conference, a Fellow of the TN Bar Foundation, and Chairman of the TN Judicial Performance Program Committee.

2005 Annual Convention

Evan Meade

David E. High

Phillip H. Miller

Judge Joe G. Riley

Since 2002, TTLA has given $36,000 to charitable

organizations across Tennessee.

We are proud to have supported these

organizations:

2002 Special Olympics

Tennessee $10,000

2003 Bridges in Memphis

$13,000

2004Campus for Human

Development $13,000

Friday, June 17

Friday Speakers

Wednesday Speaker


8:00 am Registration and Exhibit Viewing

8:30 am - 12:00 pm Bench/Bar Program �American Jury Project �We Have Met the Enemy and It Is Us

12:00 - 1:45 pm Bench/Bar Luncheon Featured Speaker: Mark Curriden, Attorney and Legal Affairs Journalist

2:00 - 3:00 pm Electronic Briefs/Electronic Filings David Randolph Smith, Nashville, TN

3:00 - 3:15 pm Break

3:15 - 4:15 pm Using Powerpoint for Trial and Mediation Marling Santiago, Miami, FL

4:15 - 5:15 pm Using Document Management Software Mark Kosieradski, Minneapolis, MN


Register Online

Today at www.ttla.org

The Tennessee Judicial Conference and the TBA host an evening reception with entertainment at the newly renovated,

Tennessee Theatre. Entertainment will be provided by the popular Robinella & CC String Band.

(Thursday, 6:30 p.m.)

The price for tickets is $60 Adults and $30 for children under 12. Tickets may be purchased through the TBA.

PAST PRESIDENTS’ LUNCHEON

Enjoy a great lunch while you network with top at-torneys from across the state at the Past Presidents’ Luncheon. This year, the featured speaker is Peter Perlman. Mr. Perlman practices law in Lexington, Ky. His expertise in products liability has made him a sought-after speaker at national events for numer-ous trial lawyer associations. He is a past president of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys.

Mark R. Kosieradzki, Kosieradzki Law Firm, Minneapolis, Minnesota is a nationally rec-ognized trial attorney, who has served as lead counsel in multimillion dollar cases involving products liability, wrongful death, spinal cord injuries, and burns. He is a NBTA certifi ed trial specialist, chair of the ATLA national Nursing Home Litigation Group, past president of the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, ATLA Board of Governors and past president of MN-ABOTA. As a Diplomat in the National College of Advocacy, Kosieradzki has lectured throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico on issues of nursing home negligence, products liability, medical malpractice, and trial advocacy. Kosieradzki is co-author of the Nursing Home Litigation chapter of West Publication’s Treatise, Tort Litigation; and is the author of the text book, Litigating Spinal Cord Injuries: Law, Medicine and Economics.

Marling Santiago, has been a medical investigator with the law fi rm of Grossman and Roth, P.A. for over 15 years and was their IT Director for six and a half years during which time she networked their four offi ces as well as providing a program, which still runs that fi rm’s case management data. Presently, she continues to develop computer animations and graphic digital support for trials and mediations for Grossman & Roth and for law fi rms all over the United States. A premed graduate of Smith College, whose two de-cades of experience in the area of medical malpractice have given her great insight in the presentation of complex medical cases. In addition, she is president of Systematic Com-puter Animations, Inc., an IBM business partner, which developed computer programming still being utilized by IBM clients nationally. Her training under Emmy winning animators developing movies such as Jurassic Park, Star Trek, Titanic and others has helped her achieve success in this area.

David Randolph Smith has been a trial attorney for 26 years. For the past sixteen years he has represented primarily individuals in plaintiff’s personal injury litigation. He was recently named one of the Best Lawyers in Tennessee by Business Tennessee, a statewide business journal, in both the 2004 and 2005 editions. The Business Tennessee Best Lawyers List for 2004 described Mr. Smith as “An all-star across the state.” The list identifi ed attorneys from all regions of the state and recognized Mr. Smith as one of fi ve “best lawyers” in Tennessee in the area of Personal Injury (Plaintiff) practice. He has tried over 100 cases in state and federal courts throughout the nation. Mr. Smith has served as an Associate Professor of Law teaching Torts, Evidence and Professional Responsibil-ity at Vanderbilt University School of Law (1983-1988) and has testifi ed as a legal expert on product liability law (joint and several liability) before the 100th Congress (House of Representatives) Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitive-ness. His testimony and paper appeared in the Congressional Record.

Mark R. Kosieradzki

Marling Santiago

David Randolph Smith

The Tennessee Clerks of Court will host a dance at the Knoxville Hilton located at 501 West Church Street

across from the Convention Center. TTLA Convention attendees are invited to attend at no charge.

Thursday, June 16

Evening Social ActivitiesLIFT Dinner (By Invitation Only)

Thursday Speakers

GILLIAN DRAKEGILLIAN DRAKE is the founder and director of ON TRIAL ASSOCIATES, INC., and Acting for Lawyers™. She was an accomplished theater director who, for over 17 years, has worked with lawyers and witnesses to elicit persuasive performances from even the most unwilling speakers. Gillian Drake is a nationally recognized expert on courtroom behavior of witnesses, lawyers, and juries. She has consulted on hundreds of cases since 1985 - many of them high-profi le and diverse: from spies to priests accused of sexual abuse, from Indian tribes suing for federal recognition to mega-telecommunications companies trying to break up an industry. Ms. Drake lectures on trial strategy, witness preparation, courtroom “drama,” and oral advocacy.

ON TRIAL grew from Ms. Drake’s recognition of the parallels between the persuasive presentation techniques used by actors and those required of lawyers and witnesses in the courtroom. So, she began coaching lawyers and they began winning cases. She expanded her transformation of performances to attorney’s witnesses and to business executives, professionals, CEO’s, and governmental front-persons.

In the public communication sector, Ms. Drake and her associates use basic theater techniques to teach presentation and interpersonal communication skills - the same techniques actors traditionally use to perfect speeches, improve storytelling skills, gain self-confi dence, learn to concentrate before groups, and develop a “performance image.” cWith witnesses, the transference of performance skills is even more direct, i.e., stage fright, anxiety, presence, and authenticity are basic areas to master on stage or witness stand.

The success of Ms. Drake’s unique approach has been overwhelming. ON TRIAL’s clients include major corporations and law fi rms, non-profi t organizations, government agencies, federal and state prosecutors, public defenders/defense attorneys, and legal trade and bar associations.

ON TRIAL has been featured on NBC’s “Today Show,” The Wall Street Journal Report, and National Public Radio. The fi rm has been chronicled in the nation’s leading newspapers, magazines, and legal journals.

Before earning an MFA in directing from Carnegie-Mellon University, she studied for three years in New York City with the legendary acting teacher Stella Adler and received a BA from Bennington College in Vermont. Ms. Drake is a professional theater director and voice coach. While on the artistic staff of Arena Stage several years ago, Ms. Drake began applying her professional skills in a course called “Acting for Lawyers.” The course was enormously successful and soon after expanded into On Trial Associates, Inc. - a trial consulting and speech communication company.

TTLA SILENT AUCTIONTTLA SILENT AUCTION

9:00 - 10:00 am Subrogation Tips, Techniques & Developments Evan Meade, Johnson City, TN

10:00 - 10:30 am Developments in Medical Negligence Law David High, Nashville, TN

10:30 - 11:00 am Juror Attitudes Toward Health Care Reform Phillip Miller, Nashville, TN

11:00 - 11:10 am Break

11:10 - 12:10 pm Ethics Judge Joe G. Riley, Ridgely, TN

12:20 - 1:50 pm Past Presidents’ Luncheon

2:00 - 3:00 pm Legislative Update

3:00 - 5:00 pm General Membership Meeting

Offi cers & Board of Governors Elections

2005 Silent AuctionTasha Blakney, Chair

The Tennessee Judicial Conference Foundation has been selected as the recipient of this year’s Silent Auction proceeds. Trial and appellate court judges from across Tennessee established the Tennessee Judicial Conference Foundation in 1995 to provide need-based scholarships to law students in Tennessee. The foundation is supported entirely through private gifts, pledges, memorials, shirt and cap sales, and an annual golf tournament held in memory of the late Judge Dick Jerman, Jr., of Humboldt, who passed away in 1999.

David E. High, a Life Member of TTLA, practices in Nashville, TN. He earned his BA from the University of TN, Knoxville and his J.D. from the Nashville School of Law. A former member of TTLA’s Board of Governors, David is also a member of the Nashville Bar Association, the Assoc. of Trial Lawyers of America, the TN Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a Fellow of the Nashville Bar Foundation.

Evan Meade, received his BA from the Univrsity of Tennessee, Knoxville and his law degree from the University of Memphis School of Law. Evan has served on the Board of TTLA continuously since 1989 and is a member of ATLA. His fi rm, Evan Meade & Associates, is in Johnson City, TN where he has practiced law for over 28 years. He limits his practice to signifi cant injury cases including medical malpractice, products liability, trucking collisions, auto collisions, and other cases involving serious injury.

Phillip H. Miller, 2005 TTLA Annual Convention Program Chair, practices in Nashville. His fi rm has been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as one of the “Pre-eminent fi rms in the United States”, and he was recognized by the Nashville Business Journal as one of the “Best of the Bar” in 2003. He has tried some 46 personal injury jury trials to verdict, and he has been certifi ed and recertifi ed as a specialist 3 times by our Supreme Court. During the last 24 years before the bar, Phillip has written, published, and presented papers on trial practice from California to Florida. He has been a repeat speaker at programs at Harvard University, the National Judicial College and ATLA.

Honorable Joe G. Riley, serves as independent Disciplinary Counsel for the Tennessee Court of the Judiciary, a body that investigates and prosecutes allegations of ethical improprieties against TN judges. Joe retired in July 2004 from the bench, having served seven years on the TN Court of Criminal Appeals and 18 years as a Circuit Court Judge. A frequent lecturer and author, Joe is Past-President of the TN Judicial Conference, a Fellow of the TN Bar Foundation, and Chairman of the TN Judicial Performance Program Committee.


Evan Meade

David E. High

Phillip H. Miller

Judge Joe G. Riley

Since 2002, TTLA has given $36,000 to charitable

organizations across Tennessee.

We are proud to have supported these

organizations:

2002 Special Olympics

Tennessee $10,000

2003 Bridges in Memphis

$13,000

2004Campus for Human

Development $13,000

Friday, June 17

Friday Speakers

Wednesday Speaker


5:00 - 7:00 pm Reception Hosted by the Young Lawyers Committee, Chris Gilreath, Chair

9:00 - 11:30 am TTLA Paralegal Program

9:00 - 10:00 am Circle of Advocates Breakfast

12:00 - 12:45 pm Registration and Exhibit Viewing

12:45 - 1:00 pm Opening Announcements Ricky Boren, President, TTLA Phillip H. Miller, Convention Program Chair

1:00 - 3:15 pm Preparing Witnesses for Depositions Gillian Drake, Jury Consultant [email protected] Ontrialassociates.com -Analyzing your witness -Improving witness credibility -Working with the “diffi cult” witness -Rehearsal Techniques that work

3:15 - 3:30 pm Break

3:30 - 5:00 pm Preparing Witnesses for Depositions (Continued)

5:00 - 6:30 pm Opening Reception TTLA Silent Auction

7:00 pm Riverside Tavern

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

TTLA’ s 2005 Annual Convention is highlighted by an innovative CLE program guaranteed to enhance your professional skills.

Wednesday afternoon is designed to enhance your skills and techniques in preparing your witnesses. Jury Consultant, Gillian Drake will offer suggestions in analyzing witnesses and improving their credibility, while giving tips on rehearsal techniques and working with diffi cult witnesses.

The Bench/Bar Program starts Thursday morning with a discussion on the American Jury Project.

Thursday afternoon’s sessions with David Randolph Smith, Mark Kosieradski and Marling Santiago, will bring you up to speed on electronic briefs, document management, and effectively using PowerPoint for trial and mediation.

Friday concludes a dynamic program with informative sessions on Subrogation Law with Evan Meade, Medical Negligence Law with David High and Jury Attitudes on Health Care Reform with Phllip Miller. Ethics with the Honorable Joe Riley will conclude the morning program.

Don’t miss the featured speaker at the Past President’s Luncheon, nationally recognized attorney, Peter Perlman.

A legislative update, following the Luncheon, will summarize the highlights of the 2005 Legislative Session.

Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association2005 Annual Convention

REGISTRATION

Name _________________________________________________________________

Firm Name _____________________________________________________________

Offi ce Address __________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ___________________________________________________________

Offi ce Phone ______________________ E-mail _______________________________

Hotel InformationTTLA has reserved a block of rooms at a special rate of $120 for this year’s Conven-tion at the Knoxville MarriottHotel. When making your res-ervation, identify yourself as a Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association Convention at-tendee in order to receive the special rate.

Reservations must be made by May 24, 2005 to receive these rates.

Knoxville Marriott Hotel500 Hill Ave., S.E.Knoxville, TN 37915

Call (800) 228-9290For Reservations

The Opening ReceptionNetwork with colleagues and exhibitors from across the state. Exhibitors will be on hand to help you by discussing ways to make your practice more effi cient, more profi table, and more state of the art. TTLA’s Silent Auction Items will be on display at this time. This year’s auction benefi ts the Tennessee Judicial Conference Foundation, a nonprofi t organization established to offer legal scholarships.

Riverside TavernTTLA has reserved the Championship Room at the Riverside Tavern for members that would like to gather to enjoy fi ne company and a wonderful meal! Located on the river, the restaurant has great views and a moderately priced menu. Everyone will dine on their own and can order individually from a menu that ranges from steaks and seafood to southern barbecue. Please come and join us for a great night of fun! The Tavern Restaurant is located at 950 Volunteer Landing which is approximately three blocks from the Marriott Hotel.

Convention Seminar Fees 6/15 6/16 6/17 Full Program � Member (in practice 0-5 years) $150 $200 $200 $350

� Member (in practice more than 5 years) $200 $250 $250 $425

� Life Member CLE Comp.- President’s Luncheon $45

� Non-Member $300 $375 $350 $600

� Paralegal/Legal Secretary $125 $150 $125 $300

� Law Student $50 $50 $50 $100

NOTE: A $60 late fee will be added after May 31, 2005***Full Program Registration Fee includes Admission to: Young Lawyers Reception - Tuesday Night, Opening Reception - Wednesday Afternoon,

Clerks of Court Dance - Thursday Night, & Presidents’ Luncheon - Friday

Event Tickets & ReservationsNOTE: THE PRESIDENTS’ LUNCHEON IS INCLUDED FOR TTLA CONVENTION REGISTRANTS � Additional guest tickets to the Past Presidents’ Luncheon $45.00� Bench/Bar Luncheon $40.00

Total Amount $_________ � Check enclosed � Visa � MasterCard � AmExpress

Card # __________________________________ Expiration Date ________________

Name on card __________________________________________________________

Signature ______________________________________________________________

Mail this form with your payment to:

TTLA, 1903 Division Street Nashville, TN 37203; charge by phone (615)

329-3000; fax (866) 328-0872 or register online at www.ttla.orgAdvance registration includes refreshment breaks and course materials.*TTLA cannot guarantee course materials for those who do not register in advance.

REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY: Advance registration may be made by mail, telephone or fax until 4:00 pm CST the Wednesday before the seminar with check, Mastercard, Visa or American Express number given as guarantee of payment. To qualify for refund, the seminar cancellation deadline is 4:00 pm CST Wednesday, June 8th. Life members must cancel by the deadline set out above or they will be assessed the $50 administrative fee. Tuition, travel, hotel and living expenses of attending continuing legal education programs have been held deductible for federal income tax purposes. See Coughlin vs. Commissioners 203 F2d 307 (2nd Cr. 1953). Treas. Reg. 1 162.5.

Payment

Tuesday, June 14

Wednesday, June 15

Wednesday, Social Activities

TENNESSEE TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION 2005 ANNUAL CONVENTION IN KNOXVILLE

KNOXVILLE MARRIOTTJUNE 14-17, 2005

Experience a great meeting in Knoxville.

Make plans to attend today!

Convention Program Chair

Earn Up to 12 Hours of CLE Credits

1903 Division Street Nashville, TN 37203

FIRST CLASSMAIL

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

PERMIT NO. 2091NASHVILLE, TN

LEARN FROM EXPERIENCEAbsorb the collected experience and wisdom of trial lawyers and experts with track records of excellence at TTLA’s Annual Convention.

Nationally recognized attorneys and experts will pro-vide helpful insights into a host of topics, including witness preparation, electronic fi lings, PowerPoint presentations, document manage-ment software, developments in subrogation law, medical negligence law, juror attitudes, and ethical issues!

Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association2005 Annual ConventionJUNE 14-17, 2005 - KNOXVILLE MARRIOTT

Phillip H. MillerConvention Program Chair

LEARN FROM EXPERIENCEAbsorb the collected experience and wisdom of trial law-yers and experts with track records of excellence at TTLA’s Annual Convention.

Nationally recognized attorneys and experts will provide helpful insights into a host of topics, including witness preparation, electronic fi lings, PowerPoint presentations, document management software, developments in subroga-tion law, medical negligance law, juror attitudes, and ethical issues!

12 hours of tennessee trial lawyers association 2005 ... · guaranteed to enhance your professional...

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