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NCDD Seminars and Webinars
2025 Summer Session

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July 17, 2025 - July 18, 2025
Sponsored by SCORPION, Official Digital Marketing Service Partner of the NCDD
Elite Advocates: Sharpening Skills & Embracing the Future
Join us in Denver for a high-energy, game-changing seminar! This isn’t just another conference—it’s an immersive experience designed to elevate your courtroom prowess and prepare you for the future of law in the digital age.
Over the course of two dynamic days, our elite lineup of trial experts and tech pioneers will challenge you to refine your litigation strategy, master persuasion techniques, and harness cutting-edge technology to outmaneuver your opponents. You’ll walk away smarter, sharper, and ready to dominate the courtroom.
Expect engaging workshops, interactive challenges, and plenty of opportunities to network with your fellow warriors who refuse to settle for anything less than excellence. Whether you're a seasoned litigator or a rising star, this seminar is your ticket to leveling up.
Sonesta Denver Downtown Hotel
Room rate $189 per nightSeminar Registration Fees:
NCDD Members: $995Non-Members: $1,195 Includes FREE NCDD Membership through 2025
Public Defenders: $495
3 or more from the same law firm-call the NCDD office for a discounted rate.
*Dropbox Link of materials included in Registration fee
$150 - for a hard copy of materialsCLE Credit Hours:
60min States-13.5 Hours including 1.25 hours of ethics
50min States-16.2 Hours Including 1.5 hours of ethics
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | ||
6:00pm - 9:00pm | Attendees Reception & Awards Dinner |
Thursday, July 17, 2025 | ||
7:30am - 8:30am | Registration and Breakfast | |
8:30am - 8:45am | Welcome and Introductory Remarks | NCDD Dean-Mimi Coffey |
8:45am - 9:45am | Making the Arresting Officer Your Witness: Cross-Examination That Works | Abraham Hutt |
9:45am - 10:45am | A Shortcut to Nowhere: Why Partial DRE Exams Don’t Establish Probable Cause | Jay Tiftickjian |
10:45am - 11:00am | Morning Break | |
11:00am - 11:45am | Can You Hear Me Now: Having a Conversation with Your Jury | Bruce Edge |
11:45am - 12:45pm | Lunch/Scorpion Presentation | |
12:45pm - 1:45pm | It's All One Big Piece: Integrating Cross-Examination and the Summation | Edward L. Fiandach |
1:45pm - 3:45pm | Small Group Sessions | |
3:45pm - 4:00pm | Afternoon Break | |
4:00pm - 5:00pm | Battling the Lab: Cross-Examination of the State’s Experts | Adam P. Nero |
5:00pm | Adjourn |
Friday, July 18, 2025 | ||
7:30am - 8:30am | Breakfast | |
8:30am - 8:45am | Welcome and Introductory Remarks | NCDD Dean-Mimi Coffey |
8:45am - 10:30am | DRE in Real Life: Live DRE Examination | Anthony D. Palacios |
10:30am - 10:45am | Morning Break | |
10:45am - 11:45am | Getting What You Need From the Judge: Motions | Lara J. Gressley |
11:45am - 1:00pm | Lunch/Ethical Issues for DUI Practitioners | Douglas V. Hazelton |
1:00pm - 3:00pm | Small Group Sessions | |
3:00pm - 3:15pm | Afternoon Break | |
3:15pm - 3:45pm | Incoming Dean’s Address | Bruce Edge |
3:45pm - 4:45pm | The AI Revolution in DUI Defense: Why You Can’t Ignore It | Patrick T. Barone |
5:00pm | Seminar Adjourns |
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