Also established were the primary purposes and objectives of ASTC which continue to this time: Provide an opportunity for networking and dialogue among individuals who share professional interests in trial consulting, trial-related research and teaching. Encourage and assist in the professional growth and training of Society members. Provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, opinions, techniques, experiences and research results in the area of trial consulting.
Encourage the development and refinement of appropriate methods for the application of research techniques to trial practice. Promote the effective and ethical use of trial consulting techniques by attorneys. Encourage awareness of and provide accurate information about trial consulting.
Developed a professional code. Brought together an extensive depository of reference materials for members. Created a grievance procedure. Held over thirty national conferences providing training, continuing education, business development and networking opportunities for ASTC members and attorneys.
Programs at the annual conference have been granted CLE status for attending lawyers. Expanded membership to explicitly include trial consultants as well as students, attorneys, and academics. Published Court Call, a publication for members only that provided up-to-date information on the organization, members, developments in the field and researcher train consultants.
Each issue is provided at no charge to members. Published The Jury Expert , a widely-read magazine that covers topics of interest to our members, lawyers, judges and the general public on various aspects of litigation advocacy. Created a Members Only section of the ASTC website, which includes job postings, document templates, collaboration tools, and other resources to help members grow and expand their practice.
Developed the Pro Bono Initiative to offer assistance in the support of justice to those in need. Filed several amicus briefs to inform the courts about issues pertaining to the profession of trial consulting.
Provided dozens of webinars free for members to help members improve their skills and grow their business. Adopted an Antitrust Policy to assist its members in complying with federal and state antitrust laws in connection with ASTC activities. ASTC Web - our general public and members-only website found at www. ASTC Listserv - an outlet for communication between members.
In addition, ASTCNet provides regular links to relevant research studies, notable trials and legal decisions. Access is free to all members. Welcome to the American Society.
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