2000 - 2010
John A. Day
Speeches
Speech, “On the Road Again: Litigation Against Tour Bus Companies”
American Association for Justice
Vancouver, British Columbia – July 2010
Speech, “Economics of Case Selection”
Tennessee Association for Justice
Murfreesboro, Tennessee – June 2010
Speech, “Getting a Grasp on Costs to Enhance Profitability”
American Association for Justice
Las Vegas, Nevada – April 2010
Speech, “Charting Your Course and Defining Your Practice”
American Association for Justice
Las Vegas, Nevada – April 2010
Moderator, Litigation at Sunrise
American Association for Justice
Kannapoli, Maui, Hawaii – February 2010
Panel Member, “Negotiation”
Nashville Bar Association
Nashville, Tennessee – November 2009
Speech, “Torts and Comparative Fault – Practice Update”
Tennessee Bar Association – General Practice Summit
Nashville, Tennessee – August 2009
Panel Member, “Comparative Fault”
Tennessee Association for Justice
Memphis, Tennessee – June 2009
Speech, “The Economics of Case Acceptance”
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Sunset Beach, North Carolina – June 2009
Panel Member, “Techniques of Persuasion”
Tennessee Bar Association
Nashville, Tennessee – December, 2007
Speech, “Discovery – Effective Deposition Preparation and Strategy”
Tennessee Bar Association – Trial Practice for Today’s Litigator
Nashville, Tennessee – April 2009
Speech, “Changes to the TRCP and Rules of Evidence that Will Affect Domestic Cases”
Tennessee Association for Justice
Nashville, Tennessee – April 2009
Speech, “The Law of Trial: Motions in Limine and Jury Instructions”
Tennessee Association for Justice
Nashville, Tennessee – February 2009
Seminar, “Fundamentals Of Civil Litigation In Tennessee”
Day & Blair, P.C., Sponsor – December 15-16, 2008
Speeches:“Charting Your Course”
“Deciding Whether to Accept Representation”
“60 Statutes in 60 Minutes”
“In the Midst of Litigation”
“The Law of Trial”
“How To Be A Great Trial Lawyer”
Speech, “The Economics of Case Acceptance”
Ohio Association for Justice
Columbus, Ohio – September 2008
Speech, “Torts and Comparative Fault – Practice Update”
Tennessee Bar Association – General Practice Summit
Nashville, Tennessee – August 2008
Speech, “60 Statutes (and Rules) in 60 Minutes: What You Need to Know”
Tennessee Association for Justice
Gatlinburg, Tennessee – June 2008
Moderator and Organizer, “Masters at Trial”
Tennessee Bar Association
Nashville, Tennessee – April 2008
Speech, “The Economics of Case Acceptance”
Memphis Bar Association
Memphis, Tennessee – January 2008
Speech, “The Economics of Case Acceptance”
Williamson County Inn of Court
Franklin, Tennessee – January 2008
Speech, “Intentional Interference with Expectancy of Inheritance”
Nashville Bar Association
Nashville, Tennessee – October, 2007
Speech, “Tort and Comparative Fault Law Update”
Upper Cumberland Bar Association
Cookeville, Tennessee – October, 2007
Speech, “Tort Law Update”
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts (Judicial Clerks)
Nashville, Tennessee – August, 2007
Speech, “Effective Deposition Preparation and Strategy”
Nashville Bar Association
Nashville, Tennessee – July, 2007
Speech, “Business Litigation”
Las Vegas, Nevada – March 28 -29, 2007
Speech, “Leadership Roundtable”
Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Conference
Dickson, Tennessee – January, 2007
Speech, “Tennessee Tort Law: What’s Hot, What’s Next”
M. Lee Smith Publishing Audio Seminar
August 15, 2006
Speech, “The Economics of Case Acceptance”
Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys Seminar
Destin, Florida – April 5, 2006
Speech, “Preparing for Cross-Examination”
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Midwinter Conference
Nashville, Tennessee – February 1, 2006
Speech, “Leadership Roundtable”
Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Conference
Dickson, Tennessee – January 6, 2006
Seminar, “Beyond The Fundamentals of Civil Litigation”
Branham & Day, P.C. Sponsor – December 19, 2005
Speeches:“Case Evaluation – Checking the Water Before Diving In”
“Using Civil Motions to Safeguard Your Clients’ Interests”
“Depositions – Winning Before the Deposition Starts”
Seminar, “Unlocking The Power Of The Law, Fundamentals Of Civil Litigation In Tennessee”
Branham & Day, P.C., Sponsor – December 14-15, 2005
Speeches:“Charting Your Course”
“In The Midst of the Litigation”
“Avoiding Litigation Insomnia”
Seminar: “Cutting Edge Developments and Practice Pointers for Civil Practitioners”
Justice Programs, Sponsor
Memphis, Tennessee – December 1-2, 2005
Knoxville, Tennessee – November 17-18, 2005
Chattanooga, Tennessee – November 10-11, 2005
Nashville, Tennessee – September 29-30, 2005
Speech, “Tort and Comparative Fault Law Update”
Rutherford County Inns of Court
Murfreesboro, Tennessee – April 28, 2005
Speech, “Tort and Comparative Fault Law Update”
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Nashville, Tennessee – February 23, 2005
Seminar, “Wrongful Death in Tennessee – A Plaintiff’s Perspective”
Branham & Day, P.C. Sponsor – December 21, 2004
Speeches:“Overview of the Law – Statutory and Case Law
Considerations”
“Assessing and Preparing the Case”
“The Law of Damages”
“Trial Considerations”
“Post-Trial/Post-Recovery Considerations”
“Ethical Issues”
Seminar, “Unlocking The Power Of The Law, Fundamentals Of Civil Litigation In Tennessee”
Branham & Day, P.C., Sponsor – November 17-18, 2004
Speeches:“Charting Your Course”
“Deciding Whether to Accept Representation”
“In The Midst of the Litigation”
“The Responsibility of Being A Trial Lawyer”
Speech, “How To Stop Your Clients From Calling Lance, et al.”
(Attorney-Client Relations) Board of Professional Responsibility
Nashville, Tennessee – August 20, 2004
Speech, “Trial Notebooks and Other Organization Techniques”
Nashville Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
Nashville, Tennessee – April 15, 2004
Seminar, “Unlocking The Power Of The Law, Fundamentals Of Civil Litigation In Tennessee”
Branham & Day, P.C., Sponsor – December 16-17, 2003
Speeches:“Charting Your Course”
“Deciding Whether to Accept Representation”
“In The Midst of the Litigation”
“The Responsibility of Being A Trial Lawyer”
Speech, “Evaluating the Potential Medical Negligence Case”
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Nashville, Tennessee – December 4, 2003
Speech, “Evaluating the Potential Medical Negligence Case”
Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association
Biloxi, Mississippi – September 5, 2003
Seminar, “Unlocking The Power Of The Law, Fundamentals Of Civil Litigation In Tennessee”
Branham & Day, P.C., Sponsor – December 17-18, 2002
Speeches:“Charting Your Course”
“Deciding Whether to Accept Representation”
“In The Midst of the Litigation”
“The Responsibility of Being A Trial Lawyer”
Speech, “Comparative Fault in Tennessee”
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Nashville, Tennessee – December, 2002
Knoxville, Tennessee – October, 2002
Chattanooga, Tennessee – September, 2002
Speech, “Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act”
Tennessee Judicial Conference
Fall Creek Falls, Tennessee – October, 2002
Speech, “Comparative Fault in Tennessee”
Tennessee General Sessions Judges Conference
Jackson, Tennessee – September, 2002
Speech, “Effective Deposition Preparation and Strategy”
Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association
Biloxi, Mississippi – June, 2002
Speech, “Management and Trial Preparation: Organizing Yourself for Victory”
Nashville Bar Association
Speech, “Comparative Fault Law Update”
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Nashville, Tennessee – February, 2002Speech, “Annual Review Torts & Comparative Fault”
Montgomery County Bar Association
Clarksville, Tennessee – November, 2001
Rutherford County Bar Association
Murfreesboro, Tennessee – November, 2001Speech, “Annual Review Torts & Comparative Fault”
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Chattanooga, Tennessee – September, 2001Speech, “Trial Preparation: Organizing Yourself For Victory”
The Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys
Louisville, Kentucky – June, 2001Speech, “Tennessee Comparative Fault Update”
Nashville School of Law
Nashville, Tennessee – May, 2001Speech, “Comparative Fault After Dodson and Carroll”
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Nashville, Tennessee – February, 2001Speech, “Tennessee Comparative Fault and Tort Update”
John Dice Seminar
Memphis, Tennessee – January, 2001Speech, “Tennessee Tort Law Update”
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Nashville, Tennessee – December, 2000Speech, “Comparative Fault Update”
Tennessee Judicial Academy
Nashville, Tennessee – August, 2000Speech, “Comparative Fault Update”
Tennessee Bar Association
Destin, Florida – June, 2000Speech, “Comparative Fault Update”
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Memphis, Tennessee – June, 2000Speech, “Ethical Issues Facing Trial Lawyers”
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
Eureka Springs, Arkansas – May, 2000
Faculty, National College of Trial Advocacy
Harvard, Cambridge, Massachusetts – March, 2000 Safety Harbor, Florida – February, 1999
San Antonio, Texas – March, 1991
Detroit, Michigan – March, 1989
Nashville, Tennessee – November, 1987
Miami, Florida – March, 1987
Birmingham, Alabama – March, 1986Speech, “The Use of Summary Judgment Principles to Defeat Motions for Summary Judgment”
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Newck Orleans, Louisiana – March, 2000
Nashville, Tennessee – February, 2000
San Juan, Puerto Rico – January, 2000