Reptile Theory and Nuclear Verdicts
Total Credits: 1.0 CE, 1.0 Louisiana CE
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- Faculty:
- Alexis K. Caughey
- Duration:
- Single Day
- License:
- Never Expires.
Description
This course provides a focused examination of how Reptile Theory is reshaping civil litigation in Texas and fueling the rise of nuclear verdicts—jury awards that far exceed reasonable compensation. Participants will explore the psychological underpinnings of Reptile tactics, how they are deployed in discovery and trial, and their impact on jury behavior and damage inflation. The course will also dissect key Texas cases, including recent high-exposure verdicts, and evaluate how legislative reforms like HB 19 are altering the litigation landscape. Attendees will gain practical strategies to recognize, counter, and neutralize Reptile-based arguments, as well as insights into managing claims and minimizing risk in a high-verdict environment. Ideal for litigators, claims professionals, and risk managers navigating today’s aggressive plaintiff strategies.
Handouts
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Faculty
Alexis K. Caughey Related Seminars and Products
Partner
Blue Williams, LLC
Education
University of Texas at Austin, B.A. in Government, honors
University of Houston, J.D.
Narrative
Alexis K. Caughey is a seasoned litigator licensed in Texas and Louisiana, who defends businesses and commercial insureds from personal injury and property damage claims. Alexis’s practice has spanned a broad range of practice areas in federal and state courts throughout Texas and Louisiana. Most recently, Alexis focused her practice on commercial litigation and general liability litigation. Other areas of focus include energy, construction defect, premise liability, breach of contract, fraud and general negligence. Having regularly defended claims for wrongful death and catastrophic injury, as well as high value property damage, Alexis understands the importance of strong client advocacy and thorough legal analysis from notice of claim to resolution. A native of Houston, Alexis received her education from top ranked state schools, including a Bachelor of Arts in Government with honors from the University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center. Alexis previously studied abroad, including the Czech Republic, and she regularly visits her family in South Africa. While not working, Alexis is a proud mother to two young children and enjoys cooking, reading, and planning her next beach vacation.