2020 Academy Annual Calendar of Events
With the exception of the Retreat CLE Programs, attendance at any of the following
will provide a credit toward the Academy Participation Meeting Requirements.
Friday, January 17, 2020
Membership Lunch Program
The Highs and Lows of the Medical Marijuana Business
Featuring Dr. Robert Capretto, Chairman Solevo Wellness
OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BAR
Rivers Club Ballroom
Pittsburgh, PA
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Mock Trial Awards Dinner
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
Friday, March 20, 2020
Annual Trial Advocacy Program
Trial Advocacy In Federal & State Courts
How to Effectively Drive Forward Your Trial Theme Consistently Throughout the Case-Opening Statement, Direct Examination, Cross-Examination and Closing Statement
OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BAR
Ballroom - Fairmont Hotel
Pittsburgh, PA
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Friday, April 17, 2020
Academy Lunch Program
OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BAR
Omni William Penn Hotel
Pittsburgh, PA
11:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m.
Friday, April 17, 2020
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.
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.
Wednesday - Friday, October 7-9, 2020
32nd Annual Masters of Trial Advocacy Retreat
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Farmington, PA
Friday, November 6, 2020
Academy Lunch Meeting
Election of Officers & Board of Governors
Rivers Club Ballroom
Pittsburgh, PA
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Annual Holiday Gathering - Members Only
Rivers Club Ballroom