Women Who Win: Empowering Women in the Courtroom
Join an extraordinary group of women for an exclusive TLC training focused on the Opening Statement. Together, we’ll explore how to use the TLC Method to build an authentic connection with the jury, give true voice to your client’s story, and sidestep common pitfalls. Through the power of psychodramatic tools, you’ll learn to deliver an opening that is both honest and compelling — one that lays the foundation for a winning case.
February 18-22, 2026
Scarritt Bennett, Nashville, TN

A Powerhouse Opening
Your Opening Statement sets the tone for the entire trial. Learn how to ground it in truth, clarity, and your client’s authentic story so jurors are engaged from the start.

Psychodrama in Action
Psychodrama can unlock hidden layers of your client’s story. These methods help you move beyond facts to reveal the emotional truth that connects with jurors.

A Safe Space to Grow
This course brings women together in an environment built on support and shared experience. It offers a space to practice boldly and strengthen your voice.
Faculty Lead
Laura O’Sullivan
Laura O’Sullivan has led more than 110 trials, including over 20 murder cases, securing acquittals and dismissals for clients facing the most serious charges. A retired Missouri Public Defender and former Director of the Wrongful Convictions Clinic at UMKC Law School, Laura now serves on the TLC Board and faculty, teaching lawyers across the country the storytelling skills that drive her courtroom success.

Faculty Lead
Cynthia “Cyndy” Short
Cyndy Short has devoted her career to defending the accused in the toughest cases, from federal prosecutions to death penalty trials. A TLC graduate and longtime faculty member, she has won dismissals, acquittals, and even exonerations, earning recognition including the Atticus Finch Award and the Courageous Litigator Award for her tireless advocacy.
What You’ll Do and Learn
TLC courses are designed to push you beyond surface-level strategies so you can win more meaningfully—and more often.
Opening Statement
The TLC Method for Opening Statement trains trial lawyers to forge an honest relationship with the jury by giving a genuine voice to the client’s story and avoid damaging pitfalls to deliver a winning Opening Statement using the power of psychodramatic tools.
ALL TIMES are in Central Standard Time
Session times to come.
Scarritt Bennett, Nashville, TN
The Scarritt Bennett Center is a full-service conference and retreat center offering onsite catering and lodging. Located 15 minutes from the airport and 5 minutes from downtown and Music Row.
Cancellation Policy
Given the high cost of providing courses with highly trained faculty and at easily accessible venues nationwide TLC will follow a strict cancellation policy. We offer the following options:
1. In the case where a student needs to cancel, they have 31 days prior to the course to cancel and receive a full refund. If it is after the 31-day deadline, to receive a full refund they may contact TLCfinance@triallawyerscollege.org with the name of a replacement student who is prepared to take their place. This is especially important to cover the cost of the committed expenses. After the replacement student completes registration including full payment, a full refund will be processed.
2. If no replacement is found for their reserved spot prior to the program, we will apply 50% of the paid tuition as a credit towards a future program, to be used within one year, and use the other 50% towards already incurred course expenses. If you have any questions, please contact TLCfinance@triallawyerscollege.org.
To Make This Course the Most Impactful It Can Be, Space Is Limited To 36 Participants
Tuition Includes: TLC method training in both large and small groups, buffet style meals as indicated on the agenda and lodging. Attendees must secure their own transportation.
Course Fee: $2300
Deadline to Register: January 4, 2026, 11:59
Please email Molly@triallawyerscollege.org for assistance.
ADA Accommodations Deadline: January 4, 2026
Flexible Payment Plans and Financial Assistance
Trial Lawyers College knows that some trial lawyers may not currently have the funds needed to attend training on the TLC Method. In true F-Warrior fashion, many TLC alumni have graciously donated funds to assist. The goal is to assist those who are truly in need and to make sure all get an equal chance at receiving assistance whether it be providing full tuition, half tuition, free lodging (if available) or a *payment plan. Like some grant processes, applicants for assistance must provide employment status and employer name for previous 12 months; city and state (or region) in which they practice; average monthly income (from all sources) over the past 12 months; a statement of why assistance is needed; and how much assistance is needed. Applications will start being reviewed 60 days prior to the course’s start date so assistance may be provided in sufficient time to allow travel plans and to also stay within the course’s venue contractual obligations. There may be occasions where last-minute application approval(s) become available. Those will be addressed in as timely a fashion as possible.
*A payment plan may be developed with the student and administration team for installment payments so that the full tuition is paid in full well before arrival at the course. START APPLICATION
Accreditation will be applied for through the Tennessee Commission on CLE and Specialization
Attendees will be responsible for submitting CLE credit approval to their state licensing department upon completion. TLC will provide all pertinent documentation needed for you to submit to your state for accreditation. Course Attendance will be monitored by faculty.
Claim Your Spot
Ready to go all-in? Space is limited—your transformation starts with your commitment.
- Learn to inspire and persuade every audience, every time
- Break out of your comfort zone in a small group structure
- Experience real cases
- Find collaboration and connection with a network of peers
- Uplevel your skill and craft
Testimonials
"As the leaders in the teaching spaces, we have the best opportunity to really walk the talk of what we teach, specifically encouraging trust and permission to do deep work, creating space for diverse points of view, and ensuring equity and inclusion of all participants."
- TLC Alum
“I can't even begin to express the full impact of what TLC has done to me as a student. Because I teach so much, I am constantly refining my understanding of the method and making it my own— evolving it to a deeper understanding of why it works."
- TLC Alum
“TLC was life-changing, and probably saved my relationship (now marriage) for the better. I became a better human being, and as a result, I became a better lawyer."
- TLC Alum