Retreat Chair:
Joseph Cantor, Esq.
Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci, Richmond

7.0 Hours CLE

Register Soon! Early rates expire July 2.

Synopsis: The world is changing – and auto litigation is changing with it.  Legal, social, and technological shifts are transforming how crashes happen, how evidence is created, and how cases are decided. And plaintiff attorneys who don’t keep up risk falling behind. This two-day retreat, the second exit on VTLA's Route '26, takes a deep dive into the forces reshaping auto cases, from artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles to shifting insurance frameworks and the growing complexity of binding arbitration in rideshare cases.  Beyond the law, this program explores the human side of modern litigation. How do Gen Z and Gen Alpha jurors see the world and how does that change jury selection? What does constant video evidence mean for liability and damages? How has social media changed the way plaintiffs are viewed? Attendees will also gain insight from a judges' panel on how emerging technology is influencing the courtroom, as well as strategic guidance on focus groups, pre-suit planning, and negotiation psychology in a time when adjusters are harder to move than ever. This is a forward-looking program designed to help plaintiff attorneys adapt, sharpen their approach, and position their cases – and clients – for success in an ever-changing world. 

Who Should Attend: Plaintiff personal injury attorneys who want to stay ahead of emerging trends in auto litigation, sharpen their case strategies in this rapidly changing world, and better understand the technological, legal, and human factors influencing juries, judges, and insurers today. 

See all the exits on our Route '26 here.

Topics At A Glance:

• AI Boot Camp for Auto Lawyers: Practical and Litigation-Ready
• The Future of Auto Cases in an Autonomous World
• UM/UIM Bad Faith: Challenges and Opportunities
• Why Insurers Are Harder to Move Now/ Negotiation Psychology
• Ever-Increasing Need for Focus Groups
• Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and the New Jury Room: Who Jurors Are Now and How to Pick Them
• Social Media in Auto Cases and Preparing Your Client & Witnesses for a Different Kind of Scrutiny
• Video Everywhere and Pre-Suit Strategy in a Fast-Moving World
• Rideshare Insurance & Forced Arbitration
• Judges Panel: How Emerging Tech is Changing the Courtroom

Agenda

This retreat, offered in-person only, is open to attorney members, one of the many benefits of VTLA membership, and is restricted to attorneys who do not represent insurance defense interests.

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CLE Certificate and Materials: 
Retreat materials, along with the CLE Certificate of Attendance, will be emailed to you 1-2 days prior to the retreat so that you may print any materials you wish to have with you. If you would like to access these materials while at the retreat, bring your laptop or tablet; no printed copies will be provided. Materials and certificates to any VTLA program you have registered for may be accessed in MyVTLA, located at the top of the VTLA website.

Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early and come to the VTLA registration table to check-in.

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The Publisher Hotel
711 William St.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: (540) 518-2624

Directions

VTLA has a block of rooms at a discounted rate of $199/night. Reserve your room soon - our block expires June 22nd. Self-parking is available in dedicated areas near hotel and can be paid for individually at hotel reception.

• Online Room Reservation

Fredericksburg Farmer's Market is open on Saturdays in the summer, 7AM to 1PM. Located in Hurkamp Park, it's an easy 5-minute walk from the hotel. 

Dining Options Within a Short Distance:

• Billiken's Smokehouse
• Fahrenheit 132
• Foode
• Locavore
• Many others to choose from

Area Attractions:

• Historic Downtown Fredericksburg
• Riverfront Park
• Hurkamp Park
• James Monroe Museum
• University of Mary Washington
• Other Nearby Attractions

WE HOPE YOU WON'T, but if you must cancel, the VTLA cancellation policy applies to all paid meeting events, including any scheduled social events. All cancellations or changes must be in writing. Cancellations received before materials are emailed will be refunded the registration fee paid less a $100 cancellation fee. Due to guarantees required to our vendors, no refunds will be given after that point. Thank you for your understanding.