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June 4 -7, 2009 ~ Grand Hyatt Atlanta at Buckhead
In June 2009 we will be Raising the Bar as we design pre-conference workshops, conference programs and committee leadership activities for trial consultants who practice in disciplines ranging from the social sciences to theatre arts to the law. There are opportunities for members to participate in networking events - including our Welcoming Reception, Speed Meet, Annual Banquet, Third Annual Golf Tournament and social events soon to be announced. New members are always welcome. There will be a conference track with breakout sessions for new trial consultants who register in the TC 101 pre-conference workshop.
It takes a village or a Society to develop our first class programs. Our active conference committee is seeking input. Please click on the link below to submit a program proposal. Deadline for program submissions is October 17, 2008. The conference committee will review all proposals and notification will be made by December 15, 2008.
For on-line submissions click here: Program Proposal or download this word document: ASTC Annual Meeting Program Proposal Form
Visit this page as we update conference information & hotel registration.
Cynthia R. Cohen, Ph.D.
ASTC President Elect
Atlanta Conference Chair
2008 Chicago Conference audio or video from our programs are still available. Please scroll down for more information.
ASTC 27th Annual Conference
June 5 - 8, 2008 ~ Wyndam Chicago in Chicago, Illinois
The June conference of the ASTC was the best-attended in our 27 year history. Entitled "Advanced Tools for a Changing World", it offered a diverse array of workshops, lectures, and demonstrations designed to help any trial consultant become more skilled. Some of the most notable litigation consultants, researchers, and experts in the country offered their insights not only into the most effective strategies or interventions for graphic design, witness preparation, jury selection, or creating a compelling trial story, but more importantly they offered the reasons why one approach has a different impact than another.
This year also marked the first long-form program in the conference history, with 3-90 minute sessions being devoted to a simulated consultation on a case, growing from initial consultation and case strategy sessions through jury selection, opening statement, and witness preparation. To observe the differences of approach, style, and perspective that this large team of senior litigation consultants from all over the country brought to these tasks was illuminating.
Our keynote speaker embodied much of what ASTC has offered to litigation professionals since its inception: The very finest integration of research, academic analysis, and practical application in the courtroom. George Lakoff is one of the world's most distinguished writers and researchers in Linguistics. His lecture on the reasons that some messages are more readily internalized and accepted and others encounter resistance was challenging and useful, and was followed by a terrific panel discussion in which litigation consultants asked him to reflect on the way his research informs juror comprehension, persuasion, and decision-making.
As usual, the richness of the conference offerings was both a boon and a frustration. At best, you could only attend half of the offerings, and difficult decisions had to be made. For those who were not able to attend, or those (like me) who didn't get to hear and see everything we wanted to, there is good news: This year also marked our first video-recording of many of the sessions, in addition to the audio recordings. So if you are a person who likes to learn while you commute, or study the lessons of our gifted program speakers on your computer screen or television, or review the fantastic depth reflected in the conference papers and materials, all of this is available to you still. See the website for purchase information.
To the dozens of people who assisted in the planning of the conference and making it happen, I thank you deeply. Your efforts bore great results. To the additional dozens of speakers and teachers of the art and science of litigation consulting, I thank you for sharing so freely the craft you have worked so long and hard to master. And to all who read this message, I look forward to seeing you in Atlanta next June!
Doug Keene
2008 Program Planning Chair
Order the Audio or Video of the Conference Session
2008 Conference Audio Order Form (ASTC MEMBERS)
2008 Conference Audio Order Form (NON-MEMBERS)
2008 Conference Video Order Form (ASTC MEMBERS)
2008 Conference Video Order Form (NON-MEMBERS)
These forms can be completed and faxed to (410) 560-2563, scanned and emailed to astcoffice@astcweb.org or mailed to the address on the form.
Click the image to view a slide show from the 2008 Golf Outting at Medinah Golf Course.
2007 Business Meeting Minutes
Conference Program Update 6/4/08
Conference Program Overview