Civil Rights Specialist (and Scholar), David Rankin
Meet TLC’s First Rodney King Civil Rights Scholar
For 20 years, David Rankin has fought for people whose civil rights have been violated, securing landmark results for prisoners, protesters, immigrants and families seeking justice. Learn why Trial Lawyers College selected him as the inaugural recipient of the Rodney King Civil Rights Scholarship.
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Graduate Course II
Mastering the Art of Storytelling in Trial
A week-long, in-person immersion that takes TLC alumni beyond performance and into a deeper connection. Through intensive, story-d...
Daubert is not Just a Shield - Webinar with Andy Delaney
Special TLC 1-hour Webinar (lecture-format) by Andy Delaney. Daubert is not just a shield; it is a sword. TLC-eligible plaintiff and criminal defense lawyers do not have ...
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For over 30 years, TLC has helped trial lawyers uncover their most powerful tool: the truth, told through story. At the 3-Week College, you'll step away from routine and dive deep ...
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