The 2022 SCCTLA - Belli Seminar 

Increase your case value by learning valuable trial and settlement skills in a post-pandemic environment

A dozen speakers, each given 15-minutes to share valuable trial and settlement tips in a fast-paced format.

Register now and get a Civil Court update from Presiding Judge Theodore C. Zayner.

Learn from top notch attorneys who have navigated the pandemic and achieved record-breaking verdicts and settlements. Discover how you can increase your case value.

In the tradition of the late Melvin Belli, the seminar is a venue for the sharing of cutting-edge strategies, tactics, and techniques that will grow your law firm. The 2022 SCCTLA-Belli Seminar addresses the day-to-day challenges of the solo and smaller practitioners, and is moderated by both Melvin Caesar Belli, son of the late "King of Torts," and SCCTLA president Andrea Justo.

Don't miss this outstanding program and earn up to 3 CLE units.
* Free parking
* Complimentary continental breakfast starting at 8:30 am
* Wine raffle courtesy of Settlement Planners
* Social distancing between seats

Confirmed presenters (additional presenters to be announced):

• Santa Clara County Presiding Judge, Theodore C. Zayner

• Mark Geragos
  • The only lawyer besides Johnnie Cochran ever named “Lawyer of the Year” in both Criminal and Civil arenas. He has represented some of the most prominent figures in the world. 
• Elinor Leary, The Veen Firm
  • Elinor has tried cases to verdict as well as reached large settlements in numerous other cases, including cases listed in The Recorder's "Top Settlements" publications. 
• Anne Kepner, Needham, Kepner & Fish
  • Anne represents plaintiffs in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases along with serving as a long-time presenter of the popular "What's New in Tort & Trial" program.
• Craig Peters
  • Craig serves as CAOC President. He also handles complex and catastrophic cases involving severe injury or death. He has a record of success in both settling and trying cases to verdict.
• Randall H. Scarlett
  • Mr. Scarlett has been named one of the leading plaintiffs’ lawyers in America by Lawdragon Magazine and has for many years been listed as one of the top northern California lawyers by San Francisco Magazine. 
• Lisa Peck
  • An employment and civil rights lawyer, Lisa was selected by the National Law Journal as one of two finalists for Elite Trial Lawyer of 2018 in the category of gender discrimination.
• Lauren Cerri
  • Lauren won a $65 million single plaintiff jury verdict in a school sex abuse case. And together with Natalie Weatherford, the total jury verdict was $102.5 million.
• Katrina Saleen
  • Katrina has numerous multi-million dollar plus settlements and verdicts in defamation cases.

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

Complimentary continental breakfast provided beginning at 8:30 am.