Thursday, October 16 Saturday, October 18Friday, October 17Breakfast, all registered attendeesPrivate Guardians Breakfast (invitation only)Hardball vs. Softball: How to Use Both in NegotiationsRichard A. Harris, Esq. andPatti S. Wise, Esq. Toeing the Line - Ethical Traps to Avoid (1 hour ethics) Members of the Nevada Supreme Court TBAFighting Low Impact Cases: Using the Science of Epidemiology to Prove Causation and to Attack Defendants’ Myths on CausationDr. Michael D. Freeman

Registration & Opening Lunch Hosted by NJA Club XPersuasion: Making the Most of Ethos, Logos and PathosStewart Edelstein, Esq. Top 10: Discovery Commissioners Answer Your QuestionsCommissioners Bonnie A. Bulla and Chris A. Beecroft, Jr.Mediation Strategies and Tactics for the 21st CenturyHon. Jackie Glass and Bob Enzenberger, Esq.Strengthen Your Case and Avoid Malpractice Through Modern E-Discovery Ira VictorDeveloping and Executing a Deposition Plan and Cross-Examination of the DME Elise Sanguinetti, Esq.

11:00 - 12:30pm

12:30 - 1:45pm

1:45 - 2:30pm

2:30 - 3:30pm

3:45 - 4:15pm

4:15 - 5:15pm

7:30 - 8:30am

8:30 - 9:30am

9:30 - 10:30am

10:45 - 12:45pm

Breakfast, all registered attendeesPrivate CFJ Breakfast (invitation only)Opening and Closing Arguments Daniel S. Simon, Esq. and Peter S. Christiansen, Esq. Finding the "Kill Shot” and Learning, the True Value of Case SelectionRodney Jew Being an Advocate, Without Being a Jerk-Courtroom Etiquette (1 hour ethics) Judges Timothy Williams, Gloria Sturman, Scott Freeman and Elliot Sattler

8:00 - 9:00am

9:00 - 10:00am

10:15 - 12:15pm

12:15 - 1:15pm

October 16, 9-11 pmSilverado The Terrace (included with registration fee)Sponsored by: Advanced Imaging Solutions, Preferred Capital Funding, Kristynik Settlement Group, Evolve Recording

After a savory dinner and wine tasting, guests will enjoy a quick bus ride back to Silverado, where you can join around a fire pit on the balcony of the Silverado Resort. Enjoy fine cigars, after dinner cocktails/drinks, and continue the conversation.

Spa Day

October 17, 1-6 pm Silverado Resort

($125/person, shotgun start)Tournament Sponsored by: Esquire Deposition Solutions, Kristynik Settlement Group, Lawyer Solutions Group and Preferred Capital Funding

Located on the Silverado grounds, our golf tournament

takes place on the PGA Tour/Fry's.com course, just one

week after the tour! Designed by PGA Hall of Famer Johnny Miller, this

challenging course will be a round you don’t want to miss. Food and drinks will be served throughout the afternoon, and prizes awarded to the best, and not so best players.

October 17, 1-6 pmSilverado Spa

($125/person, includes 2 spa treatments)

Sponsored by: Bank of Nevada

Not a golfer? Time to indulge in the

world famous Silverado Spa and see why they were chosen as a

Winner of the SpaFinder Readers' Choice Award. Enhance the

rejuvenating effects of Napa Valley's spectacular natural beauty with a visit to

the Spa with a "NJA member only" special. The spa will be available for appointments throughout the NJA convention, but this afternoon is exclusive to

NJA members and guests.

Silverado Resort & SpaThe Silverado Resort & Spa is the perfect gateway to the enchanting allures of Napa Valley. Tucked into the rolling hills of world-famous wine country, the resort unites state-of-the-art conference facilities with endless leisure activities. Silverado Resort and Spa is a lovely Napa hotel located within minutes of over 400 wineries and offers world-class golf and spa.

Welcome to Napa ValleyNapa Valley is one of the premier travel destinations in the world. Breathtaking views abound at every turn—mustard in the late winter, picturesque rolling hills planted with vineyards year-round and wineries of every stature dot the landscape. Whether you are wine tasting, dining at renowned restaurants or pampering yourself, Napa Valley is your spot of heaven on earth. Not a wine drinker? There are endless social, athletic and educational opportunities to enjoy in the Napa Valley.

Thank You to Our Speaker Sponsors Benson Bertoldo Baker & Carter, George T. Bochanis, David Boehrer Law

Bradley Drendel & Jeanney, Cogburn Law Office, Henness & Haight Cliff Marcek, Brian Nettles, Herb Santos, Jr., Matthew L. SharpShook & Stone, Kathleen A. Sigurdson, Wetherall Law Group

Golf Tournament

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Reception/Auction

October 16, 6-9 pmArtesa Winery

(included with registration fee)Sponsored by: Preferred Capital FundingArtesa Winery is an extraordinary setting for NJA’s opening reception. The mountaintop location offers unforgettable views of the rolling

hills of Carneros, the shimmering San Pablo Bay, and the San Francisco

skyline. Surrounded by vineyards and pastoral countryside, Artesa‘s

indoor/outdoor setting is the perfect place to connect with old friends and meet new colleagues. NJA is providing safe, convenient transportation for all attendees.

Stewart Edelstein, Esq.Has been a trial lawyer for over forty years during which time he has taught at Yale Law School. He authored numerous articles and recently published the book, How to Succeed as a Trial Lawyer (ABA, 2013). He is also an AAA arbitrator for commercial disputes.

Commissioner Chris A. Beecroft, Jr. Is the Eighth Judicial Alternative Dispute Resolution Commissioner responsible for Short Trial programs, Family Court Discovery, and Civil Discovery Matters.

Commissioner Bonnie A. BullaWas appointed Discovery Commissioner for the Eighth Judicial District Court in 2007. While in private practice, she primarily handled cases involving professional negligence.

Peter S. Christiansen, Esq.Specializes in personal injury, slip and fall Injuries (premises liability), wrongful death, trucking accidents

Christiansen.

Bob Enzenberger, Esq. Is a full time mediator specializing in complex litigation, including personal injury, business disputes, insurance bad faith, construction defect, real property and employment matters.

Dr. Michael D. FreemanIs a medical doctor, professor and epidemiologist specializing in forensic medicine and epidemiology. He

and chapters on forensic medicine and applications of epidemiology, crash-related injuries and death, general and

Hon. Scott FreemanWas a practicing attorney in Washoe County specializing in criminal defense for 28 years and co-hosted the weekly television show “Lawyers, Guns & Money” for over 16 years. He has served as a judge in the 2nd Judicial District since 2012.

Hon. Jackie GlassServed as a District Court judge, a practicing attorney, and a TV personality. She currently mediates cases with Private Trials, a Las Vegas-based private alternativte dispute resolution service.

Richard A. Harris, Esq. Is the founder and managing partner of Richard Harris Law Firm. Rick is committed to legal education and is the Patron of the Nevada Justice Association Series on Continuing Legal Education, which is named in his honor. In 2010, he received the association’s Badger Award for his work in the legal community.

Rodney JewIs a litigation strategist having worked on over 225 cases nationally and internationally. Mr. Jew has developed a comprehensive, proven problem-solving process

preparation on its head.

Hon. Elliott A. SattlerWas appointed to the bench in 2013. Prior to this appointment he was a Senior Trial Deputy in the Washoe

Daniel S. Simon, Esq.is a native Nevadan and founder of the Simon Law Group. He specializes in personal injury and workers’ compensation law. He has litigated hundreds of cases successfully for his clients.

Hon. Gloria SturmanIs a District Court judge handling civil litigation and probate matters. She was elected to a four year term in 2010

Ira Victor Of Data Clone Labs, is a digital forensic analyst with Data Clone Labs. He spends his time on three things—preventing cyber intrusions, cyber breach clean-up, and “See ya in court!”

Hon. Timothy Williams Is a District Court judge handling civil litigation cases. He is a past President of NJA, and is a member of the Short Trial Rules Committee.

Patti Wise, Esq. Is the managing attorney of Edward M. Bernstein & Associates. She is a sustaining member of the Nevada Justice Association and is a court-appointed arbitrator in Clark County.

Elise Sanguinetti, Esq.

Khorrami Boucher Sumner Sanguinetti LLP and practices in the areas of plaintiff’s catastrophic injury, wrongful death, product liability and civil appeals. Elise is the Parliamentarian for the American Association for Justice and the First Vice President of the Consumer Attorneys of California.

and criminal law. He is a partner in the firm Eglet, Wall,

specific causation.

has more than 150 published scientific papers, books,

specifically for litigation by turning conventional trial

County District Attorney’s Office.

Is a partner in the San Francisco Bay Area office for