Sach Oliver's
Sunday, November 8 – Wednesday, November 11
Omni Nashville Hotel
Attorney Pricing
Early Bird
$1,000
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$1,250
7/1/26 - 10/7/26
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$1,500
10/8/26 - 11/8/26
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Staff, Guest, and Student Pricing
Guest
$300
Legal Service Provider
$3,500
Student
$300
Law Firm Employee
$595
Learn how to cinch your next verdict at your next deposition.
BUILT FOR LAWYERS WHO COME TO WIN.
You don’t back down, and you don’t leave value on the table. Whether you’re seasoned or still earning your name, this is for trial lawyers ready to take control and drive better results.
DON’T TAKE DEPOSITIONS. DRIVE THEM.
Walk in with a plan, control the room, and shape testimony with purpose. Learn how to build your case early, lock in your narrative, and turn every deposition into an advantage.
THIS IS WHERE CASES ARE WON.
This isn’t another CLE. It’s a proven system used by trial lawyers nationwide to push cases further and deliver stronger outcomes. If you’re ready to raise your standard, it starts here.
ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE
Not a lecture series. A working room.
Depositions Are Trial is built for hands-on learning, real strategy, and practical execution—not passive note-taking. Over four days, you’ll learn from attorneys actively trying cases, work through real-world applications, and connect with peers facing the same challenges in practice.
Expect practical breakdowns, live examples, strategic walkthroughs, meaningful networking, and focused time to sharpen your approach.
This is where better strategy becomes instinct.
Saddle up. It’s time to put it to work.
MEET THE SHERIFF
SACH OLIVER
Renowned Trial Attorney & Author
Sach Oliver brings a practical, results-driven approach to depositions, focusing on word choice, visual strategy, and guiding witnesses to the truth. His Depositions Are Trial methodology teaches attorneys how to set clear goals, build a compelling narrative, and execute with intention from start to finish.
With actionable techniques and real-world applications, this approach helps trial lawyers strengthen their cases, improve performance, and drive better outcomes in both verdicts and settlements.
Stay at the Omni Nashville Hotel
Depositions Are Trial will take place at the Omni Nashville Hotel, a luxury downtown property located in the heart of Nashville and connected to the Music City Center.
Just steps from Broadway, live music venues, restaurants, and some of the city’s most recognizable attractions, the Omni provides the ideal setting for focused learning, meaningful networking, and immersive trial strategy.
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
PRE-Conference
Sun, November 8
Setup & Early Check-in
12:00 PM - Exhibitor Move-in
4-6 PM - Attendee Early Check-in & Badge Pickup
Day 1
Mon, November 9
Full-Day Sessions + Networking
7:00 AM - Breakfast
7-8 AM - Check-in & Badge Pickup
8:00 AM - Sessions + Lunch
- Deposition strategy, game planning, and execution
- Outlines, visuals, and controlling testimony
- Sessions with Sach Oliver, Joe Fried, Dino Colombo, & John Romano
6:30 PM - Networking Party
Day 2
Tues November 10
Advanced Strategy + Application
7:00 AM - Breakfast
8:00 AM - Sessions + Lunch
- Visuals, exhibits, and storytelling in depositions
- Handling objections, defense tactics, and difficult witnesses
- Sessions with Sach Oliver, Maxey Scherr, Phillip Miller, Marc Johnston, & Joe Fried
6:30 PM - Networking Party - Barstool Chat
Day 3
Wed, November 11
From Deposition to Trial
7:00 AM - Breakfast
8:00 AM - Sessions
- Preparing plaintiffs, experts, and lay witnesses
- Creating video clips and trial-ready testimony
- Applying deposition strategy in mediation and trial
- Sessions with Sach Oliver, Tom Grillo, Ed Ciraboli, Miranda Soucie, John Romano, & Dino Colombo
12:00 PM - Conference Concludes
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