John A. Day's Speeches
Speech, “On the Road Again: Litigation Against Tour Bus Companies”
American Association for Justice
Vancouver, British Columbia – Scheduled July 2010
Speech, “Economics of Case Selection”
Tennessee Association for Justice
Murfreesboro, Tennessee – Scheduled June 2010
Speech, “Getting a Grasp on Costs to Enhance Profitability”
American Association for Justice
Las Vegas, Nevada – Scheduled April 2010
Speech, “Charting Your Course and Defining Your Practice”
American Association for Justice
Las Vegas, Nevada – Scheduled 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
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
Panel Member, “Techniques of Persuasion”
Tennessee Bar Association
Nashville, Tennessee – December, 2007
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
Nashville, Tennessee – May, 2002
Speech, “Comparative Fault Law Update”
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Nashville, Tennessee – February, 2002
Montgomery County Bar Association
Clarksville, Tennessee – November, 2001
Rutherford County Bar Association
Murfreesboro, Tennessee – November, 2001
Speech, “Annual Review Torts & Comparative Fault”
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Chattanooga, Tennessee – September, 2001
Speech, “Trial Preparation: Organizing Yourself For Victory”
The Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys
Louisville, Kentucky – June, 2001
Speech, “Tennessee Comparative Fault Update”
Nashville School of Law
Nashville, Tennessee – May, 2001
Speech, “Comparative Fault After Dodson and Carroll”
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Nashville, Tennessee – February, 2001
Speech, “Tennessee Comparative Fault and Tort Update”
John Dice Seminar
Memphis, Tennessee – January, 2001
Speech, “Tennessee Tort Law Update”
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Nashville, Tennessee – December, 2000
Speech, “Comparative Fault Update”
Tennessee Judicial Academy
Nashville, Tennessee – August, 2000
Speech, “Comparative Fault Update”
Tennessee Bar Association
Destin, Florida – June, 2000
Speech, “Comparative Fault Update”
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Memphis, Tennessee – June, 2000
Speech, “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, 1986
Speech, “The Use of Summary Judgment Principles to Defeat Motions for Summary Judgment”
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
New Orleans, Louisiana – March, 2000
Nashville, Tennessee – February, 2000
San Juan, Puerto Rico – January, 2000
Speech, “Update of Important Tort Cases in the Last Twelve Months”
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association - 1999 Annual Review
Nashville, Tennessee – December 18, 1999
Knoxville, Tennessee – December 11, 1999
Memphis, Tennessee – December 9, 1999
Speech, “Comparative Fault Update”
Tennessee Judicial Conference
October, 1999 – Montgomery Bell State Park, Tennessee
Speech, “Trial Notebooks and Other Organizational Tools”
Nashville Bar Association
June, 1999 – Nashville, Tennessee
Speech, “Comparative Fault Update”
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
June, 1999 – Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Tennessee Bar Association
Knoxville, Tennessee – May, 1999
Nashville, Tennessee – May, 1999
Speech, “Accident Reconstruction: When and How to Use an Accident Reconstructionist”
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
New Orleans, Louisiana – April, 1999
Speech, “Comparative Fault Update”
Tennessee Judicial Conference
Montgomery Bell State Park, Tennessee – April, 1999
Speech, “Negotiation and Settlement Techniques”
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Safety Harbor, Florida – February, 1999
Speech, “Accurately and Ethically Evaluating the Medical Negligence Case”
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Safety Harbor, Florida – February, 1999
Speech, “Comparative Fault Update”
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Nashville, Tennessee – February, 1999
Speech, “The ‘How To’s of Hot Work”
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
San Antonio, Texas – January, 1999
Speech, “In Search of …Charting Your Course As A Lawyer”
Kansas Trial Lawyers Association
Kansas City, Missouri – December, 1998
Speech, “Tort Law Update”
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Knoxville, Tennessee – December, 1998
Memphis, Tennessee – November, 1998
Nashville Bar Association
Nashville, Tennessee – November, 1998
Speech, “Tennessee Law of Comparative Fault”
Montgomery County Bar Association
Clarksville, Tennessee – September, 1998
Speech, “Tennessee Law of Comparative Fault”
Tennessee Judicial Academy
Nashville, Tennessee – August, 1998
Speech, “In Search Of … Charting Your Course As A Lawyer”
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Washington, D. C. – July, 1998
Speech, “Tennessee Law of Comparative Fault” 1998 Update
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Nashville, Tennessee – June, 1998
Speech, “Tennessee Law of Comparative Fault” 1998 Update
Tennessee Bar Association
Nashville, Tennessee – May 15, 1998
Memphis, Tennessee – May 8, 1998
Knoxville, Tennessee – May 1, 1998
Speech, “The Importance of Front Wheel Brakes on Commercial Trucks”
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Maui, Hawaii – February, 1998
Speech, "Comparative Fault Update"
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
February, 1998
Tennessee Bar Association
January, 1998
Montgomery County Bar Association
December, 1997
Speech, "Tort Law Update"
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Nashville, Tennessee – December 13, 1997
Memphis, Tennessee – December 6, 1997
Chattanooga, Tennessee – November 22, 1997
Knoxville, Tennessee – November 15, 1997
Speech, "Evaluating the Potential Medical Negligence Case"
Middle Tennessee Paralegal Association
October 10, 1997
Speech, "Comparative Fault Update"
Tennessee Judicial Conference
October 21, 1997
September 26, 1997
Speech, "Preparing Yourself to Win"
Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys
Louisville, Kentucky – September 18-19, 1997
Speech, "Trial Notebooks"
Attorneys General CLE Program
July 16, 1997
Nashville Bar Association
June 19, 1997
Speech, "Comparative Fault Update"
Tennessee Bar Association
Memphis, Tennessee – May 30, 1997
Nashville, Tennessee – May 22, 1997
Knoxville, Tennessee – May 16, 1997
Speech, "Comparative Fault Update"
Bench Bar Conference - Memphis Bar Association Hot Springs, Arkansas
March 21, 1997
Speech, "Comparative Fault Update"
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
February 11, 1997
Speech, "Evaluating the Potential Medical Negligence Case (How to Avoid Misery and Financial Ruin In Case Selection)"
Trial Strategies Seminar – Nashville Bar Association
February 18, 1997
Speech, "Damages - How to Protect Your Client From Ruining the Case and Other Tips"
Trial Strategies Seminar – Nashville Bar Association
February 18, 1997
Speech, "Comparative Fault Update"
Tennessee Judicial Conference
October 22-25, 1996
Speech, "Twenty-Five (or so) Things to Think About As We Struggle to Juggle Our Law Practice and Our Life"
Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys
September 19-20, 1996
Speech, "Comparative Fault Update
Tennessee Bar Association
Nashville, Tennessee – May 16, 1996
Knoxville, Tennessee – May 9, 1996
Memphis, Tennessee – May 2, 1996
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Memphis, Tennessee – March 29, 1996
Nashville, Tennessee – February 13, 1996
Speech, "Federal Court Litigation"
Nashville, Tennessee – November 14, 1995
Speech, "Accident Reconstruction"
ATLA Workhorse Seminar
Dallas, Texas – September 23, 1995
Speech, "Comparative Fault Update"
Upper Cumberland Bar Association
Cookeville, Tennessee – November 17, 1995
Tennessee Judicial Conference
Sparta, Tennessee – October 25, 1995
Tennessee General Sessions Judges Conference
Knoxville, Tennessee – September 28, 1995
Speech, "New Issues Facing the Trial Lawyer"
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association Seminars On Applying the New Comparative Negligence Law To Your Tort Cases
Cookeville, Tennessee – March, 1993
Jackson, Tennessee – March, 1993
Knoxville, Tennessee – March, 1993
Speech, "Appellate Practice & Procedure"
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association Annual Review Seminars
Knoxville, Tennessee – December, 1992
Nashville, Tennessee – December, 1992
Chattanooga, Tennessee – November, 1992
Memphis, Tennessee – November, 1992
Speech, "Continuing Legal Education"
Association of Trial Lawyers of America &
NATLE Leadership/Legislative Conference
Santa Fe, New Mexico – November 13-14, 1992
Speech, "Comparative Fault"
Nashville Bar Association "Back to School Seminar"
Nashville, Tennessee – October 12, 1993
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention
Nashville, Tennessee - June, 1992
Nashville Bar Association
Nashville, Tennessee – June, 1992
Speech, "Duty to Warn of Potential Drug Interactions: The Pharmacist's Role"
Mississippi School of Pharmacy
Oxford, Mississippi – July, 1995
Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association
Biloxi, Mississippi – May 19-20, 1994
Southern Trial Lawyers Association
New Orleans, Louisiana – February, 1994
Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys
Louisville, Kentucky – September 24, 1993
Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association
Tupelo, Mississippi – November 20, 1992
Tennessee Pharmacists Association
Nashville, Tennessee – June 22, 1992
Alabama Trial Lawyers Association
Birmingham, Alabama – January 24, 1992
Georgia Trial Lawyers Seminar
Atlanta, Georgia – December 13, 1991
Emerging Trends In Litigation Seminar
Washington, D.C. – October 16-17, 1991
ATLA National College of Advocacy Seminar
Chicago, Illinois – May 16-17, 1991
Speech, "Requests for Admissions -- Another Weapon in the Trial Lawyer's Arsenal"
Wisconsin State Bar Association Midwinter Convention
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – January 17, 1991
Panelist, Senior Safety Conference, Sponsored by Association of Trial Lawyers of
America and Johns Hopkins Injury Prevention Center
Washington, D.C. – October 10, 1990
Speech, "Evaluating Potential Medical Negligence Claims (How to Avoid Misery and Financial Ruin In Case Selection)"
Upper Cumberland Trial Lawyers Association Annual Seminar – August 31, 1990
Speech, "Motion Practice"
Tennessee Young Lawyers Conference - Trial Practice Institute
Memphis, Tennessee – December 8, 1989
Knoxville, Tennessee – November 17, 1989
Kingsport, Tennessee – November 16, 1989
Nashville, Tennessee – October 20, 1989
Speech, "Civil Litigation"
Tennessee Young Lawyers Conference – TN Bar Association
Memphis, Tennessee – November 7, 1989
Knoxville, Tennessee – October 24, 1989
Nashville, Tennessee – October 23, 1989
Speech, "Evaluating the Medical Negligence Claim"
Bowling Green, Kentucky – June 16, 1989
Speech, "Arguing Damages on Behalf of the Elderly"
Nashville, Tennessee – May 26-27, 1989
Speech, "Arguing Damages on Behalf of the Elderly"
Tampa, Florida – February 2, 1989
Speech, "Requests to Admit"
Murfreesboro, Tennessee – December 2, 1988
Speech, "Civil Practice - Plaintiff's Perspective"
Nashville, Tennessee – October 24, 1988
Faculty, National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA),
Nashville, Tennessee – June 1988
Speech, "How an Attorney for the Plaintiff Evaluates Malpractice Cases,"
Incoming House Staff Orientation, Vanderbilt Univ. Medical Ctr.,
Nashville, Tennessee – June 27, 1988
Speech, "1988 Legislative Update"
Memphis, Tennessee – June 16, 1988
Speech, "Accident Arbitration - Plaintiff's Perspective"
Fall Creek Falls State Park – May 6, 1988
Panelist, "Perinatal Asphyxia - Who's at Fault?" -
Pediatric Grand Rounds, Vanderbilt University Medical Center,
Nashville, Tennessee – April 6, 1988
Speech, "Civil Practice - Plaintiff's Perspective"
Nashville, Tennessee – October 27, 1987
Speech, "Arguing Damages On Behalf of the Elderly"
Dallas, Texas – October 24, 1987
Speech, "Discovery Basics"
Nashville, Tennessee – October 7, 1987
Nashville, Tennessee – May 20, 1987
Participant, Medical Malpractice Mock Trial
Nashville, Tennessee - December 2, 1986
Speech, "Recognizing the Claim - Medical Malpractice"
New York, New York – July 15, 1986
Speech, "Effective Opening Statements - One Attorney's View"
Johnson City, Tennessee - November 7, 1986
Knoxville, Tennessee – October 17, 1986
Tuscaloosa, Alabama – September 12, 1986
Speech, "Civil Practice - Plaintiff's Perspective"
Nashville, Tennessee – October 28, 1986
Speech, "Tort Reform: An Update for Lawyers"
Nashville, Tennessee – August 8, 1986
Speech, "Use of a Vocational Rehabilitation Expert"
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Chattanooga, Tennessee – November 23, 1985
Johnson City, Tennessee – November 15, 1985
Knoxville, Tennessee – November 9, 1985
Nashville, Tennessee – October 26, 1985
Jackson, Tennessee – October 19, 1985
Memphis, Tennessee – October 12, 1985
Speech, "Is the Medical Negligence Insurance Crisis Real?"
Nashville, Tennessee – May 20, 1985
Speech, "Negligent Highway Design and Maintenance"
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Memphis, Tennessee – May 4, 1985
Knoxville, Tennessee – April 20, 1985
Nashville, Tennessee – April 13, 1985
Speech, "Proof of Damages"
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Nashville, Tennessee – March 4, 1985
Speech, "Expanding Liability - Litigation Against Bars and Restaurants Serving Alcoholic Beverages"
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Memphis, Tennessee – April 14, 1984
Nashville, Tennessee – March 31, 1984
Knoxville, Tennessee – March 30, 1984