MEETING DATES AND PROGRAMS FOR 2023-2024 INN YEAR
2023-2024 PROGRAMS: MOCK TRIAL OF CIVIL CASE--William J. Steele and Wife, Lauren Steele, v. Brittany Parker
Meeting Dates Program/Mock Trial Session
Sept. 14, 2023 New Members’ Orientation, Organizational and Social Meeting;
The Walden Club Assignment of Pupilage Groups for Monthly Programs;
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Introduction of Pupilage Group Leaders
October 5, 2023 Voir Dire of Jury; Select and Swear-in 13 members of Jury
meeting one week earlier due to schools' Judge Thomas to provide initial remarks/instructions to jury panel
fall break schedule Discussion, Comments, and Feedback from Members.
The Walden Club The Honorable W. Neil Thomas, III presiding.
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
November 9, 2023 Hearing on Plaintiffs' and Defendant's Motions in Limine;
The Walden Club Plaintiffs' and Defendant's Opening Statements to Jury;
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Discussion, Comments, and Feedback from Members;
The Honorable Jeffrey Hollingsworth presiding.
December 14, 2023—Holiday Party Holiday Party and Charity Auction Fundraiser
The Read House--Silver Ballroom for benefit of Hamilton County Children's Advocacy Center
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
January 11, 2024 Direct and Cross Examination of Plaintiff William J. Steele
The Walden Club Discussion, Comments, and Feedback from Members;
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Honorable W. Neil Thomas, III presiding.
February 8, 2024 Direct and Cross Examination of CPD Investigating Officer
The Walden Club Ryan Lynn; Direct and Cross Examination of Plaintiff Lauren
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Steele, wife of Pkaintiff William J. "Bill" Steele
Discussion, Comments, and Feedback from Members;
The Honorable W. Neil Thomas, III presiding.
March 14, 2024 Direct and Cross Examination of Plaintiffs' Medical Expert,
Hamilton County Courts Building Richard Pearce, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon;
Criminal Courtroom of Judge Boyd Patterson Performed Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) of Plaintiff
5:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. William J. "Bill" Steele;
Discussion, Comments, and Feedback from Members;
The Honorable W. Neil Thomas, III presiding.
April 11, 2024 Direct and Cross Examination of Buffy Smythe, President, Owner,
The Walden Club and CEO of East Tennessee Plumbing and Electrical, Inc., the
The Walden Club employer of Plaintiff William J. "Bill" Steele; Direct and Cross
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Examination of Defendant Brittany Parker;
Discussion, Comments, and Feedback from Members;
The Honorable W. Neil Thomas, III presiding.
May 9, 2024 Court's Charge and Instructions to 13-member Jury;
Hamilton County Courts Building Plaintiffs' and Defendant's Closing Arguments to Jury;
Criminal Courtroom of Judge Boyd Patterson Discussion, Comments, and Feedback from Members;
5:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Honorable W. Neil Thomas, III presiding.
June 13, 2024 Annual Business Meeting and Awards Presentation;
The Walden Club Election of Inn's Officers and Executive Committee members;
5:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Announce Slate of New Inn Members for 2024-25;
Bonus-- Special Addition June CLE: Video of Jury's Deliberations and announcement of Jury's Verdict in mock trial of William J. Steele and wife, Lauren Steele, v. Brittany Parker, action for personal injuries and damages arising from motor vehicle crash of March 25, 2022
July through August No meetings or activities
Summer Break
September 12, 2024 Kickoff of new Inns' year with annual New Members' Orientation, Organizational and Social Meeting, Assignment of The Walden Club Pupilage Groups for Monthly Programs; Announce Pupilage Group Leaders and Co-Leaders. 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.