MTLA Annual Convention - Seminar of the Masters - 2026

MTLA 2026 Seminar of the Masters | 37th Annual Convention | 10.5 CLE Credits - including 2 ethics credits
Continental Divide Room | Grouse Mountain Lodge | Whitefish, Montana
And Live Streaming

Speakers and Schedule

• How to get All the Jurors Talkin and Your Unfavorable Jurors Walkin
  Robert Hischhorn, Highland Village, TX
• Rule of Three
  Marion Munley, Scraton, PA
• Judicial Independence (ethics)
  Hon. Steve Bullock, Helena
  Hon. Dana Christensen, Missoula
  Hon. Justice Pat Cotter, Helena
  Hon. Marc Racicot, Helena
  Moderator: John Morrison, Helena
• Using Cross to Win Your Case at the Depo
  Matt Dodd, Bozeman
• The A.M.P. Method
  Jon Lomurro, Freehold, NJ
• Anatomy Of A $22.1 Million Single Plaintiff Discrimination/Retaliation Verdict In A Conservative Venue
  L. Michelle Gessner, Charlotte, NC
• Montana Insurance Law Update: 7/1/25 to 6/30/26
  Prof. Emeritus Gregory S. Munro, Missoula
  Caitlin Boland Aarab, Great Falls
• To Be Announced
  Dustin Leftridge, Kalispell
• Cross Examination: Activate Your Jurors
  Courtney Rowley, Big Sky, MT
• Competency, Complacency, and AI in Practice (ethics)
  Prof. Cody James, Alexander Blewett III School of Law, Missoula

MTLA 2026 Seminar of the Masters | 37th Annual Convention | 10.5 CLE Credits - including 2 ethics credits
Continental Divide Room | Grouse Mountain Lodge | Whitefish, Montana

Live Streaming: IMPORTANT NOTE FOR REGISTRANTS PARTICIPATING BY LIVE STREAMING:  The Zoom registration link will be available approximately one week prior to the seminar.

Electronic Handout: The link to download the program materials is available in your confirmation email (under event details) and on the event details page.  Only registrants will be allowed to download the files via confirmation emails or the event details page.  Printed materials WILL NOT be handed out at the Seminar.  There will be outlets at the Seminar so you can use your laptop to view the materials, or you can review the materials and choose which you want to print and bring with you to the program.

Our group room block at Grouse Mountain Resort is SOLD OUT. We have arranged courtesy overflow room blocks: Whitefish Riverfront Hotel - expires June 5th:  (406) 863-4055 ext 2; TownePlace Suites - expires July 5th: (406) 890-2053 or mylissa.edwards@lodgingdynamics.com. Please be sure to ask for the Montana Trial Lawyers Association room block in order to receive the group rate. As you make reservations keep in mind that MTLA will be hosting a golf scramble the afternoon of Wednesday, August 5th.

All cancellations may opt to receive materials & video links in lieu of refund. Full refunds will be granted up to July 22, 2026. July 23 to 30 – 50% refund. After July 30, no refunds, will receive materials & video links. All cancellations must be in writing and sent to the MTLA Executive Office, P.O. Box 838, Helena, MT 59624, or fax to (406) 530-6050, or email: mtla@mt.net.