Here, GSM instructors Alonso Zavalasoto and Eric Fong lead participants through a real case discussion during our On the Road program in Nashville. Every story is examined, every assumption challenged, and every lawyer is encouraged to dig deeper.
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This October, join us in Carlsbad, California for On the Road, an immersive program focused on one of the most critical parts of every trial: voir dire.
π Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
π October 18β23, 2026
Registration is still open.
Apply today:
π https://t.co/SKErSaHCOw
"How to discover the story of the case and then tell it in a way that touches the heart of the listenerβthe jury. That is what this program is about. My goal is to share what I have learned from Gerry Spence and his methods with lawyers who care about people." β Michael Callahan
βThe best antidote for crime is justice. The irony we often fail to appreciate is that the more justice people enjoy, the fewer crimes they commit. Crime is the natural offspring of an unjust society.β β Gerry Spence
Apply for 2027 programs today at https://t.co/LrnBHmqR8r.
Faculty Spotlight: Nafise "Nina" Hodjat
For Nina, advocacy begins with a simple belief: every person deserves to be seen, heard, and represented with dignity.
We're proud to welcome Nina back to Thunderhead Ranch this Summer.
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"Every lawyer that arrives on this ranch has it within them to become an extraordinary trial lawyer."
β Haytham Faraj, GSM Instructor & Treasurer
Join us this fall at On the Road β Carlsbad, California
Applications are still open:
https://t.co/S887Uhq5aU
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Recently, GSM alumnus Jesus Arias secured a unanimous jury verdict resulting in $17 million for his clients. Reflecting on the experience, Jesus shared,
"It was amazing feeling how the jury was wired to the story, and the result reflects it."
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There is a certain stillness at Thunderhead Ranch.
The noise of deadlines. The pressure of practice. The distractions of everyday life. For a brief moment, it all fades into the background.
Registration is now open for our 2027 programs:
https://t.co/65VEKmGx3b
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We're proud to welcome Thomas back to Thunderhead Ranch, where he continues to help lawyers discover that the most powerful advocacy begins with authenticity, connection, and truth.
Learn more about our faculty and upcoming programs at:
https://t.co/65VEKmH4SJ
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βWe are afraid. But fear confirms life and identifies the source of every successful argument β ourselves.β
β Gerry Spence
At Thunderhead Ranch, lawyers discover that some of their greatest strengths are often found on the other side of the things they fear most.
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From spending 17 years as a public defender to trying cases across multiple states, teaching at the National Judicial College, and mentoring lawyers through the Gerry Spence Method, David Smith has dedicated his life to standing up for people in their most difficult moments. #GSM
We're excited to announce our 2027 program dates at Thunderhead Ranch and invite both returning alumni and first-time participants to join us for another year of growth
3-Week Program
July 11 β July 31, 2027
Advanced Trial Skills Training
August 14 - August 22, 2027
βThe missing piece for me was how to connect to a jury.β
That theme came up again and again during our On the Road program in Nashville. Check out our next event in Carlsbad, California. π
Apply today:
https://t.co/S887Uhq5aU
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ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDERS ONLY
50 Attorneys. One Incredible Faculty Team.
We're excited to bring the Gerry Spence Method to Orange County for a full day of voir dire training designed exclusively for Orange County Public Defenders.
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