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GDLA Trial & Mediation Academy
GDLA Trial & Mediation Academy
| Schedule: | August 26 - 29, 2026 |
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| Credits: | CLE/Ethics/Professionalism: 25/2/1 |
| Location: | Callaway Gardens Lodge & Spa |
| Address: | 4500 Southern Pine Dr. Pine Mountain, GA, 31822 |
| Members Registration: | $550 |
| Non-Members Registration: | $550 |
| Description: | WHO SHOULD ATTEND Trial & Mediation Academy is for the experienced attorney who has not tried a case in a while and wants a refresher course, or those newer to the practice who want to develop their skills. WHAT TO EXPECT Participants first observe experienced lawyers (see faculty below) demonstrating opening statements, direct and cross-examinations, and closing arguments and then practice those skills in breakout sessions with faculty observation and feedback. During the mediation component, students will see a mock mediation with reps from GDLA Platinum Sponsors BAY Mediation and Henning Mediation. For the third year, we will present awards based on performances during the Academy. Court of Appeals Judge Jeff Davis will kick off the program on Wednesday. That evening, Fulton State Court Judge Susan Edlein will offer professionalism insights at dinner. In addition, there is ample time for networking with the faculty and other students. COURSE MATERIALS & PREPARATION Participants will be sent a mock case and are expected to prepare in advance as if preparing for an actual trial – i.e., be ready to deliver mock opening statements, cross examinations, closing statements, etc. during breakout sessions. CLE CREDIT Trial & Mediation Academy offers 25 CLE hours, including 2 ethics, and 1 professionalism hour. REGISTRATION FEE The $550 registration fee includes the course materials; 25 CLE hours, including 2 ethics and 1 professionalism; your first year of GDLA membership (if you have not yet been a member); Wednesday’s reception and dinner; lunch on Thursday and Friday; Thursday dinner; evening hospitality suite; daily breakfasts and all-day beverages/snacks. Register by July 27; full registration fee refunds available for cancellations up to August 14. Consult your hotel confirmation regarding Callaway’s cancellation policy. HOW TO REGISTER Visit this page register: https://gdla.org/?page=online_registration&id=199 If you prefer to pay by credit card, please email me and I'll send an invoice (note that it adds a processing fee of 5.) ACCOMMODATIONS Book directly with Callaway Gardens Lodge & Spa by calling (844) 357-1239 and mentioning GDLA Trial Academy. Deadline to reserve is July 27; room rate is $399 + tax/fees for single or $270 + tax/fees for double occupancy. Rates are per person, per night, 3-night minimum. Registrants who do not stay the 3-night minimum will be charged a per diem ($150) to cover meeting/AV expenses. Because rooms are a "conference rate" they must be booked directly through Callaway and not through a third-party like Expedia or AAA. Note: We reserve rooms based on historical attendance. If more than usual register, our room block may fill and the rate may not be available until July 27, so book as soon as you can. FACULTY
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