Litigation Essentials: Trial Technology, Discovery and Ethics

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1 Litigation Litigation Essentials: Trial Technology, Discovery and Ethics 2011 Litigation Section Annual Meeting LIVE PROGRAM Thursday, June 23 Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa Asheville CLE Credit: 3.75 Hours Includes 1.5 Ethics/Professionalism Plus 6 Video Replays Join the Litigation Section for an entertaining and informative CLE, as we hear practical tips from some of the best litigators in the state, including: How to efficiently use technology to improve the presentation of evidence at trial; How to avoid discovery landmines and rabbit trails and get what you need to win your case; and How to deal with some of the thorniest ethical dilemmas that confront North Carolina litigators in practice every day. This program is sure to provide valuable insights, memorable war stories, and even ethics credit! We look forward to seeing you in the beautiful North Carolina mountains. Register today. Planned by the NCBA Litigation Section

2 The Fine Print Registration Registrations (including door registrations) are limited to available space, which may include a live video broadcast overflow room. Registrations received the week of the program or at the door cannot be guaranteed a book. MCLE Credit The NC Bar Association Foundation is an accredited CLE sponsor under the MCLE Regulations promulgated by the NC State Bar Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program is approved (but not sponsored) by the Board for the designated number of CLE hours. It is the responsibility of each attorney to maintain a record of his/her attendance at CLE programs for the NC State Bar annual report. MCLE credit is reported only if NC State Bar number is provided. NCBA CLE Passports Traditional Passport holders exceeding the 30-hour limit for NCBA Members or the 15-hour limit for Paralegal Division Members will be charged $75 per program. Hybrid Passport holders exceeding the 12-hour limit for live or video replays will also be charged $75 per program. Transfers Registrants may transfer from a Live program, Video Replay or TeleSeminar without penalty within three working days after the program date. A registration may be transferred once. Registrants may not transfer to/from a CLE Webcast, a CLE Webinar, CLEonTheGo or a CyberCLE program unless they are Virtual or Hybrid Passport holders. Cancellations Cancellations must be received by 9 a.m. the third working day prior to the program to qualify for a refund (less $25 admin. fee). Those not attending receive program materials (if included in tuition) in full consideration of tuition paid. Inclement Weather NCBAF makes every effort to notify registrants when a program is cancelled or delayed due to weather. If inclement weather is forecast, please check your local news listings or contact the location where your program is being held. Bar Association programs will follow the work schedule of the hosting institutions, to include delayed openings. CLE Scholarships A limited number of scholarships are available to members in financial need. Contact Membership Services at or ecleghorn@ncbar.org. Agenda 12:00 12:40 p.m. Registration 12:40 12:45 Welcome and Introductions Parry 12:45 1:30 Trial Technology and Presentation Pointers Burns When does it make sense to use something more than an easel and a marker to present your case? What trial presentation gadgetry is the most effective and user-friendly? This presentation focuses on how best to use trial technology to streamline your case without breaking the bank, and why your decision on how you will present your case can impact every stage of preparation. 1:30 3:00 Fact Discovery Tips and Tactics DeVore and Owens Is written discovery worth the time and effort? How can you find the documents you need to prove your case without wasting time and money looking for needles in haystacks? How can you get the most out of your next deposition? This discussion presents perspectives from two experienced litigators, who explain what has worked for them and what hasn t in the discovery process. 3:00 3:15 Break 3:15 3:30 Litigation Section Annual Meeting Philip Miller, Chair, NCBA Litigation Section 3:30 5:00 *Ethics Panel for Litigators Maxwell, Wilson and Stell Want to satisfy your ethics CLE requirement, get up to speed on recent developments in the law of ethics and professional liability, and hear some entertaining war stories from a distinguished panel? If so, you re in luck. Join in a lively discussion with some of the foremost experts in the field regarding the things every North Carolina litigator needs to know to stay out of trouble. 5:30 7:00 Reception at Elaine s Dueling Piano Bar at the Grove Park Inn for all Litigation Section Annual Meeting attendees and Litigation Section Members. We invite you to come join other litigators from around the state for appetizers, open bar, socializing, piano playing, and presentation of the Advocate s Award. RSVP to smcgee@ncbar.org if you would like to attend. We look forwarding to seeing you at Elaine s! *Indicates portion providing Ethics/Professionalism credit. More than 50% discount Special off NC Bar Association Offer Annual Meeting Registration Special offer to Litigation Section members attending the Litigation Section Annual Meeting on June 23, See the NCBA Annual Meeting Registration Form to register Brought to you by the North Carolina Bar Association Foundation CLE

3 Planners K. Alan Parry Jr., Smith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell & Jernigan LLP, Raleigh Jason B. James, Poyner Spruill LLP, Charlotte Speakers John D. Burns, Williams Mullen, Raleigh Fred W. DeVore III, DeVore Acton & Stafford PA, Charlotte Raymond E. Owens Jr., K&L Gates LLP, Charlotte James B. Maxwell, Maxwell Freeman & Bowman, PA, Durham G. Gray Wilson, Wilson & Coffey LLP, Winston Salem Camille Stell, Lawyers Mutual Liability Insurance of North Carolina, Cary Hotel Contact hotel directly for reservations & guest services Rates based on availability Occasionally room blocks fill before cutoff date To guarantee your room at this special rate, contact the hotel today and mention you are with the N.C. Bar Association Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa 290 Macon Avenue Asheville, NC Rates: $205 per night plus taxes Reservations: (800) Mention group code # Cutoff Date: May 20 The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa is one of the South s most venerable and famous grand resorts. Built in 1913 from granite stones mined from Sunset Mountain, the resort overlooks the Asheville, NC, skyline and provides guests with majestic views of the legendary Blue Ridge Mountains. For decades, the Inn has been a favorite year-round destination for both leisure and business guests as the resort continues to lure future generations to its magical mountainside splendor. Its splendid views, old world charm, peerless amenities, and a long tradition of exceptional service and Southern hospitality make it a place to savor as one of the most enduringly original and exciting resorts in America. Additional Hotels Renaissance Asheville Hotel 31 Woodfin Street Asheville, NC Rate: $119 per night plus taxes Reservations: Please mention you are with the NCBA NCBA Group Rate cut-off date is May 24 Country Inn & Suites 199 Tunnel Road Asheville, NC Rate: $99 per night plus taxes Reservations: or (800) Please mention you are with the NCBA NCBA Group Rate cut-off date is May 23

4 Litigation Essentials: Trial Technology, Discovery & Ethics Video Locations To qualify for the Early Bird ( ) tuition, registration must be received one week prior to program date. Early registration is required to ensure a book at video locations. NC State Bar rules require a minimum number of pre-registered active State Bar members. The NCBAF reserves the right to cancel any video program prior to the program date if registrations do not meet the NC State Bar requirement. Some sites require additional registration or evaluation forms. Visit to confirm video replay registration and program start times. CLE credit hours at Video Replays are subject to change. Cary Tues., Oct. 11 NC Bar Center 8000 Weston Parkway Dorsett Auditorium Site Contact: CLE Department (919) or (800) (ask for CLE) ( Oct. 4) #818BAR Afternoon Program Flat Rock/Hendersonville Thurs., Oct. 6 Blue Ridge Community College 180 West Campus Drive Continuing Education Building, Room 122 Site Contact: Elaine Handville (828) ( Sept. 29) #818FLR Leland Fri., Oct. 28 Brunswick Community College, Leland Campus 2050 Enterprise Boulevard Education Center, Room 209 Site Contact: Deborah King (910) ( Oct. 21) #818LEL Morning Program Pinehurst Fri., Oct. 7 Sandhills Community College 3395 Airport Road Van Dusen Hall, Room 102 Site Contacts: Marilyn Neely/Patrilla Quick (910) /(910) ( Sept. 30) #818PIN Morning Program Rocky Mount Wed., Oct. 19 Nash Community College Old Carriage Rd. & 64 Bypass Business & Industry Center, Room 1211 Site Contact: Fred Brooks (252) ( Oct. 12) #818RMT Afternoon Program Winston-Salem Fri., Oct. 21 Forsyth Technical Community College West Campus 1300 Bolton Street West Campus, Room 123 Site Contacts: Sue Marion/Nell Perry (336) , ext ( Oct. 14) #818WIN Morning Program NCBA CLE Bookstore More than 200 publications available in the Bookstore. Includes: Over 30 practice areas in CLE program materials including Litigation Section manuals/deskbooks Law Practice books Audio CDs CLE Stacks your 24/7 online law library

5 > Litigation Essentials #818LTM on 6/23/11 NC Bar Association Foundation Registration/Order Form B W Print Full Name Firm/Agency Name Street Address PO Box City/State/Zip Daytime Phone/Daytime Fax Address for MCLE Credit list both: NC State Bar No. NCBA No. q Check if any information has changed > Program Choice Registration must be received one week prior to program date for Early Bird tuition Live Program q June 23 Asheville #818LTM ( June 16) Video Replays q Oct. 11 Cary #818BAR q Oct. 6 Flat Rock #818FLR q Oct. 28 Leland #818LEL q Oct. 7 Pinehurst #818PIN q Oct. 19 Rocky Mount #818RMT q Oct. 21 Winston-Salem #818WIN > Can t Attend? Buy the Materials! Add 7.75% Sales Tax to all items except books ordered before the live program date. Please allow 2 4 weeks from live program date or order date for delivery. q Book Order Member $70.75 q Book Order Non-Member $90.75 q Book Order CLE Passport Participant $50.75 q DVD $85.75 q DVD & book $ > Tuition Early Bird Rec vd 1 week before program Regular Rec vd less than 1 week before program The following categories include the MCLE fee and materials. q NCBA Litigation $150 $200 Section Member q NCBA Member $170 $220 q Full-time *LANC Attorney $100 $125 (NCBA Member) q Non-Member $210 $255 q CLE Passport Participant No Charge The following categories do not include any MCLE fee. You must attend to receive the materials. q Judge (NCBA Member) $25 q Law Professor (NCBA Member, full-time $25 at ABA accredited law school) q NCBA Law Student Division Member $25 q NCBA Paralegal Student Member $25 *Legal Aid of NC Your CLE tuition includes mandatory State Bar fees. These fees are used to administer the State Bar s Mandatory Continuing Legal Education program and to support both the Chief Justice s Commission on Professionalism and the Chief Justice s Equal Access to Justice Commission. > Payment Options Registration is processed only after payment is received Total $ q Check Enclosed Payable to NC Bar Foundation q Visa/MC/AmEx Acct. # Exp. Date Signature 4 ways to register: Phone CLE* (919) (800) Ask for CLE Web site* Fax CLE* (919) *Credit card only Mail Attn: Accounting NCBAF PO Box 3688, Cary, NC 27519

6 Litigation Essentials: Trial Technology, Discovery & Ethics Thursday, June 23, 2011 Asheville Litigation Section Annual Meeting Program highlights Trial technology tips without breaking the bank Discovery tips from the experts what works and what hasn t It s back: Ethics for Litigators! What you need to know 8000 Weston Parkway Cary, NC Nonprofit Org. US Postage PAID Raleigh, NC Permit #297