ANNOUNCEMENTS
07/26/2010:  Hello,
I want to introduce myself to those of you I have not had a chance to meet, touch base with old friends and colleagues, and let everyone know what is in store for this fiscal year.
For the past three years, the ASTC Presidents and the Board focused on getting ASTC’s house in order. Some highlights include the online library, ASTC publications, a forum to discuss ethical dilemmas and new protocols to help our committees work efficiently.
This year, I’m setting my sights on our public image and increasing membership. My vision is to see ASTC become the “go to” organization for information and commentary on all aspects of trial advocacy.
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06/28/2010: Please mark your calendar now!
The next national ASTC Conference will be at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel on June 9-12, 2011.
Looking beyond that, the June 2012 national conference will be in New Orleans.
We trust you share our excitement in going to these two wonderful cities to hold our next annual meetings. See you there!
Ronald J. Matlon, Ph.D.
Executive Director, American Society of Trial Consultants
06/09/2010: We are very excited to announce that Phase One of the ASTC Online Library is now live! The Online Library is a members-only feature and will not be offered to the public.
After dedicating many months and hours to the project, the ASTC has arduously worked behind the scenes to revise the old Depository “list” and turn it into an excellent online source with user-friendly features. While we still have a long way to go before the entire Online Library is complete, we are excited to launch Phase One.
Phase One contains court documents only— transcripts, briefs, supplemental juror questionnaires, affidavits, etc. If the document was filed with the court, we can post it online without obtaining copyright permissions. Currently, Phase One contains about 100 documents but we hope to double that volume within a few months with your help!
Check out a few of the new features:
* Search documents by keyword or phrase
* Immediately download any document to your hard drive (no more snail mail!)
* Upload PDF documents from your hard drive to the ASTC website for potential inclusion in the Library
Phase Two is in the works, and will focus on authored materials by current ASTC members. The process of obtaining copyright permissions is certainly not an easy one, but we are excited about the direction the Library is moving and appreciate your patience.
We hope ASTC members will use the Online Library often, and offer submissions of new material. The more submissions we get, the better the Library!
If you're not already a member join now to test out this new feature!
For more information visit the website or contact the ASTC Office.
04/13/2010:
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE!!
Join us and "Perfect Your Game"
PLAN NOW to attend the 29th Annual Conference
June 17-19, 2010 • Millennium Hotel • Minneapolis, Minnesota
REGISTER BEFORE MAY 12 TO RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT
(excluding the pre-conference workshops and meals)
Exciting Sponsorship/Exhibitor/Advertising Opportunities are now available.
DEADLINE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE ONSITE PROGRAM HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MAY 14!
Become a sponsor early to reserve an exclusive sponsorship.
Watch the Conference Page for updates
01/27/2010: New Board Member to Fill Vacated Board Seat
George Kich, Ph.D. accepted the board’s invitation to fill the seat vacated by Anne Reed on Dec. 31. The term on this seat is from 7/1/09 to 6/30/13. Our By-laws state that a vacated board seat may be appointed by the current board. The ASTC Board did a search among the Committee Leadership and determined that George Kich, a Co-Chair of the Membership Committee, is well qualified to be a board member. He will immediately take the board seat and board responsibilities. We will update the membership in the near future regarding changes in board liaison and committee co-chair assignments.
Cynthia Cohen, Ph.D., ASTC President
01/12/2010: The pro-rated membership price is now available.
Join today at the discounted price for the remainder of the 2009-2010 term.
($105 individual/$37.50 student. Membership will expire June 30, 2010.)
As a member you will be elligible for the discounted member rate at the 2010 Minneapolis Conference.
01/04/2010:
The results of the recent election are as follows.
*President-Elect: Tara Trask *(7/10-6/11 after which she becomes President from 7/11/-6/12)
*Board of Directors: David Cannon and Diane Wyzga *(7/10-6/14)
Ronald J. Matlon, Ph.D.
Executive Director, American Society of Trial Consultants
12/15/2009: 2010 ASTC Membership Directory is now available
The Membership Directory puts our current list
of active members right at your fingertips.
Members are listed alphabetically, by company and
also listed geographically so you can find consultants nearby.
A copy of the current membership directory is available for only $55.00 (postage included).
Please contact the ASTC Office for more information (see below).
(410) 560-7949 • (410) 560-2563 fax
astcoffice@astweb.org
09/23/2009: Many who missed the Atlanta conference, as well as those who attended programs, asked for the DVDs. The Annual Conference DVDs are available for purchase in our ASTC online store. View the preview of Closing the Doors to the Courthouse by clicking on the video-clip.
Andy Sheldon, ASTC 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, facilitated Closing the Doors to the Courthouse. Former U.S. Attorney Doug Jones gave a closing on the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing case which reviewed the facts of several of the racially motivated murder cases from the civil rights era that resulted in sham or no trials. The powerful impact of this injustice on all Americans, black and white, had seasoned trial lawyers and trial consultants weeping.
This program and most of our ASTC Atlanta Annual Conference programs are evergreen and an asset to your office or library. Keep the memories and lessons alive through viewing the conference programs on your own time. Thanks to all of the speakers who developed A+ programs and attendees who traveled during this tough economy to support ASTC.
Cynthia R. Cohen, Ph.D., ASTC President
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