SCCTLA Belli Trial & Mediation Skills Seminar

Don't miss this seminar along with complimentary German beer flowing at 10 am and Bavarian-inspired food to celebrate Oktoberfest,

In the spirit of the late Melvin Belli, this seminar serves as a forum to learn innovative strategies, tactics, and techniques to help your law firm thrive. This year, learn from top legal minds and discover new ways to increase the value of your cases.

The 3.5 hour seminar is fast-paced and follows the format pioneered by the late Mr. Belli.

2025 Presenters:

Monica Burneikis - The Power of AI in Your Everyday Practice
Megan Burns - Story-Driven Openings: Connecting with Jurors in Plaintiff Cases
Kelsey Craven - Picture This: Using Demonstratives to Win Over the Jury
Kirsten Fish - A 2025 Tort & Trial Update on Civil Law Rulings
David Hofheimer, Attorney & Doctor of Chiropractic - Objective Radiology Proving Big Value with Spine Injuries
Eric Ivary - Rethinking Case Value: Why Are "No Economic Loss" Cases Yielding Massive Verdicts?
Olivia Leary & Jack Bollier - Proving Up and Laying the Foundation for Presentation of Spinal Injuries at Trial: Focus on the Lesser Considered Conditions
Jeff Mitchell - "Effective Use of the Expert Deposition in medical malpractice cases"
Hon. Drew Takaichi (Ret.) - Observations from the Bench: Trial Practices that Enhance Success at Trial

The seminar is moderated by SCCTLA President-elect, Kathryn Holt Montaperto and Lauren Cerri.

Continental breakfast provided beginning at 8:15 am.

This activity is approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California. This program qualifies for 3.5 hours of General MCLE credit. SCCTLA is a certified provider. Provider # 3376.