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2026 TADC Milton C. Colia Trial Academy

The TADC proudly presents its 38th Trial Academy • March 6-7, 2026

Trial Academy Co-Directors Christy Amuny, Germer, PLLC in Beaumont, and Amy Stewart, The Stewart Law Group in Dallas, have assembled a faculty of experienced attorneys and judges who will be giving their time to teach new attorneys by example and advice. Registrants will have the opportunity to observe and participate in cross and direct examination of experts and opening and closing statements. There will also be ethics presentations and “practical application” presentations by sitting Judges.

Qualifications: Applicants must be TADC members. Applicants are chosen on a first come, first served basis. Space is currently limited to 42 applicants; additional applicants will be placed on a stand-by list. PLEASE NOTE: The Trial Academy will fill quickly, so register today!

CLE Information

Approximately 14.0 credit hours – a full year’s worth of CLE in one weekend!

Event Schedule

Friday, March 6
7:00 AM Breakfast (optional)
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Trial Practice/CLE sessions (lunch included)
5:00 – 6:30 PM Cocktail reception (optional)

Saturday, March 7
7:00 AM Breakfast (optional)
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Trial Practice/CLE sessions (lunch included)

Registration Info

Registration Fee:
$895.00 (Registration fee DOES NOT include hotel accommodations)

Includes:
Friday, March 6 All day Trial Practice/CLE session, 8 AM – 5 PM
Friday, March 6 Cocktail Reception, 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Saturday, March 7 All day Trial Practice/CLE session, 8 AM – 4 PM

Dress:
Courtroom attire, please.

Demonstration of direct and cross examination of Expert Witnesses, opening and closing statements, critique and lectures by faculty, all group meals including breakfast and lunch on Friday & Saturday, and written and electronic materials.

PLEASE NOTE: Mail and telephone registrations will not be accepted. To register by email, please email registration with credit card payment to tadc@tadc.org

Hotel Info

TADC has secured a room block with the Springhill Suites Downtown Houston for Thursday and Friday evenings. Upon acceptance, registrants will receive a confirmation from the TADC office. IT IS UP TO THE REGISTRANT TO RESERVE A ROOM by calling (844) 683-8959 and asking for the TADC Trial Academy Room Block OR register with the Passkey Reservation Link. The room rate is $149.00 (single or double).

Hotel:
Springhill Suites Houston Downtown Convention – Houston
914 Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77002
(844) 683-8959

PLEASE NOTE: If you guarantee your room for late arrival by using your credit card, you will be charged for one night whether you claim your room or not.

Cancellation Policy

Registration fees will be refunded ONLY if a written cancellation notice is received by February 24, 2026. All Trial Academy materials received by the applicant are returned to the TADC. A $200.00 administrative fee will be deducted from any refund. Any cancellation made after February 24, 2026 will not be refunded. If an accepted applicant cannot attend, his/her firm may substitute another applicant.

 

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