J.D. Lee and Joe Rodriguez attended these seminars and began conducting them in 1969 after Appleman became disabled. The unique insights of Appleman continue to drive the seminar today, with its focus on every aspect of trial work. The lessons learned have launched many lawyer's success and many successful attendees return again and again for new tips and refresher courses.

The Lee Foundation is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization devoted to doing charitable works in the fields of literacy action. Proceeds from each year's seminar will help fund such programs in the Knoxville area. It has long been the observation of J.D. Lee that only those who are able to read can participate fully in American democracy.

2004 marks the 35th anniversary of the Lee Seminar, a comprehensive program in which noted trial experts share the techniques of effective courtroom presentation. As an attendee, you will learn methods your host, J.D. Lee, has mastered in over 50 years of trial practice. This is an intense, two day, CLE accredited seminar in which you will learn the secrets that have taken the faculty a lifetime to learn. Along with giving you an edge over your opponents, this seminar also provides an opportunity to meet old friends and encounter new colleagues from across the country.

The Hon. Joseph Rodriguez is currently on the US District Court in New Jersey. Before becoming a Federal Judge, he had a distinguished career as a trial lawyer and served as President of the New Jersey Bar Association. Judge Rodriguez lives in New Jersey.