2020 Academy Annual Calendar of Events

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With the exception of the Retreat CLE Programs, attendance at any of the following

will provide a credit toward the Academy Participation Meeting Requirements.

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Friday, January 17, 2020

Membership Lunch Program

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The Highs and Lows of the Medical Marijuana Business

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Featuring Dr. Robert Capretto, Chairman Solevo Wellness

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OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BAR

Rivers Club Ballroom

Pittsburgh, PA

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m

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Thursday, February 20, 2020

Mock Trial Awards Dinner

Remarks by the Honorable Judith Ference Olson

Pennsylvania Superior Court

OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BAR

Grand Ballroom

Omni William Penn Hotel

Pittsburgh, PA

5:00 p.m. Cocktails           5:45 p.m. Dinner

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***Rescheduled for Friday, March 12, 2021***

Annual Trial Advocacy Program

Trial Advocacy In Federal & State Courts

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How to Effectively Drive Forward Your Trial Theme Consistently Throughout the Case-Opening Statement, Direct Examination, Cross-Examination and Closing Statement

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***Cancelled***

Academy Lunch Program

OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BAR

Omni William Penn Hotel

Pittsburgh, PA

11:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m.

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***Canceled - Will Be Rescheduled in April, 2021***

21st Symposium On Civil 

Trial Practice In Allegheny County

OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BAR

Omni William Penn Hotel

Pittsburgh, PA

1:30 p.m - 5:00 p.m.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Academy MEMBERS ONLY Breakfast Meeting

* Election of New Members

Rivers Club Ballroom

Pittsburgh, PA

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

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Wednesday - Friday, October 7-9, 2020

32nd Annual Masters of Trial Advocacy Retreat

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort

Farmington, PA

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***CHANGE***

Friday, November 13, 2020

Academy Lunch Meeting

Election of Officers & Board of Governors

Fairmont Hotel Ballroom

Pittsburgh, PA

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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November (TBA), 2020

Federal Appellate Court Program

OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BAR

Joseph F. Weis, Jr. Federal Courthouse

Pittsburgh, PA

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Annual Holiday Gathering - Members Only

Rivers Club Ballroom

Pittsburgh, PA

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Friday, December 11, 2020

32nd Annual Federal Practice Program

OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BAR

Omni William Penn Hotel

Pittsburgh, PA

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon