Upcoming Events & Programs

SCCTLA Belli Trial Skills Seminar

Maximize noneconomic damages by helping a jury or mediator understand and value the human loss.

Friday, October 18th from 9 am to 12:30 pm

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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 how to get a jury or mediator to understand and value the human loss for noneconomic damages.

The 3.5 hour seminar is fast-paced and follows the format pioneered by the late Mr. Belli. The seminar is moderated by Melvin Caesar Belli, son of the late King of Torts, and SCCTLA President, Andrea Justo.

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Continental breakfast will be 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.

On-Demand Video Playback 

The following videos are available for on-demand viewing. Upon completion, please notify SCCTLA for your Certificate of Completion. This qualifies as Self-Study MCLE credit. It is up to the attorney to self report the credit hours to the CA State Bar.


41st Annual What's New in Tort & Trial

A comprehensive review of more than 500 cases from 2023 that affect tort liability and civil procedure in the year 2024 and beyond. The 2024 program was recorded on January 24, 2024 and presented by: Anne Kepner, Kirsten Fish, Mark Davis, Val McGinty and Michael Penn. This is a must view video if your practice includes ANY plaintiff or defense civil cases.

For a copy of the syllabus, click here. To view the program, click here. Note, self-study credit is not available for this program.

About SCCTLA

Providing members with continuing legal education, social and professional networking opportunities.

Mission Statement:  The Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association is a non-profit organization committed to providing members with continuing legal education, networking & involvement with the local bench, providing the community with fair access to the justice system & promoting a positive image of Trial Lawyers.

SCCTLA is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider.

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