NCDD Seminars and Webinars

2022 Winter Session-Orlando, FL

NCDD Seminars and Sessions

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January 20, 2022 - January 21, 2022

Join us in sunny Orlando for LawLawPalooza! Learning great DUI defense is like music to your ears! Lawyers from all over the country will be convening for a two-day national advanced level training session in DUI techniques. This festival of DUI defense will feature many of the top DUI attorneys in a relaxed, informative setting. Be inspired, be admired, but, most of all, BE THERE!

In-person attendees will receive a free copy of Michael Waddington's revered "The Art of Trial Warfare: Winning at Trial Using Sun Tzu's The Art of War.”

Hyatt Regency Orlando-9801 International Drive

Orlando, FL

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CLE Credit Hours:

60min States-14 Hours including 2 hours of ethics

50min States-16.8 Hours Including 2.4 hours of ethics

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SEMINAR DAY ONE-Thursday January 20, 2022

TimeSet List DescriptionPresenter
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Diversity in the Jury Box (ETHICS)-Song: "Respect" by Aretha FranklinVirginia Landry-Diversity Task Force
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Breath Testing 101-Song: "Every Breath You Take" by The PoliceJohn Menzel and Sara Compher-Rice-Alcohol and Drug Testing Task Force
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Morning Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Metrology in SFSTs-Song: "Invincible" by Pat BenatarMichelle Behan-Impaired Driving Task Force
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.Cross by Omission-Song: "Take a Chance on Me" by Abba Jerald Novak-Trial Advocacy Task Force
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.Lunch
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.Treatment Courts: DWI Courts, Drug Courts and Veterans Courts (ETHICS)-Song: "Rehab" by Amy WinehouseDoug Hazelton-Mental Health, Addiction and Well Being Task Force
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.Using Frye to Challenge DRE-Song: "Chicken Fried" by Zac Brown BandSteven Hernandez-Impaired Driving Task Force
3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Afternoon Break
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.What My Cousin Vinny Really Means for Trial Lawyers-Song: "It's Five O'clock Somewhere" by Alan Jackson and Jimmy BuffettAndrew Mishlove-Alcohol and Drug Testing Devices Task Force
4:30 p.m.Cocktail ReceptionHyatt Regency Orlando

SEMINAR DAY TWO-Friday January 21, 2022

TimeSet List DescriptionPresenter
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Risk or Reward: Calling Your Client to the Stand?-Song: "Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The ClashAmanda Riek and Matt Olszewski-Ethics Task Force
9:00 a.m.– 10:00 a.m.The 4 Factors 4 Fighting 4-ensics-Song: "Weird Science" by Oingo BoingoMike Nichols-Forensic Science Task Force
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Morning Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Persuasive Appellate Advocacy-Song: "Enter Sandman" by MetallicaMichelle Behan-Amicus/Research Task Force
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Financial Strategies in Your DUI Practice-Song: "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae JepsenJonathan Dichter-Law Firm Practice Management Task Force
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.Lunch
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.DUI Trial Triage: A Public Defender's Journey-Song: "Running on Empty" by Jackson BrowneLisa Saltzman and Sylvia Goldman-Public Defender Task Force
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.9 Techniques for Controlling Hostile Witnesses-Song: "Self-Control" by Laura BraniganMichael Waddington
3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Afternoon Break
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Kick Ass Closings-Song: "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes" by Jimmy BuffettMichael Waddington

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LIVE:

$525 - NCDD Member
$700 - Non-Member
$150 - Individual Public Defender

LIVE STREAMING:

$525 - NCDD Member
$700 - Non-Member
$150 - Individual Public Defender
$500 - Public Defender Agency

*Dropbox Link of materials included in Registration fee

$150 - for a hard copy of materials

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