NCDD Seminars and Webinars

2025 Summer Session

NCDD Seminars and Sessions

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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 night

Seminar Registration Fees:

NCDD Members: $995
Non-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 materials

CLE 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 - 9:00pmAttendees Reception & Awards Dinner

Thursday, July 17, 2025

7:30am - 8:30amRegistration and Breakfast
8:30am - 8:45amWelcome and Introductory RemarksNCDD Dean-Mimi Coffey
8:45am - 9:45amMaking the Arresting Officer Your Witness: Cross-Examination That WorksAbraham Hutt
9:45am - 10:45amA Shortcut to Nowhere: Why Partial DRE Exams Don’t Establish Probable CauseJay Tiftickjian
10:45am - 11:00amMorning Break
11:00am - 11:45amCan You Hear Me Now: Having a Conversation with Your JuryBruce Edge
11:45am - 12:45pmLunch/Scorpion Presentation
12:45pm - 1:45pmIt's All One Big Piece: Integrating Cross-Examination and the SummationEdward L. Fiandach
1:45pm - 3:45pmSmall Group Sessions
3:45pm - 4:00pmAfternoon Break
4:00pm - 5:00pmBattling the Lab: Cross-Examination of the State’s ExpertsAdam P. Nero
5:00pmAdjourn

Friday, July 18, 2025

7:30am - 8:30amBreakfast
8:30am - 8:45amWelcome and Introductory RemarksNCDD Dean-Mimi Coffey
8:45am - 10:30amDRE in Real Life: Live DRE ExaminationAnthony D. Palacios
10:30am - 10:45amMorning Break
10:45am - 11:45amGetting What You Need From the Judge: MotionsLara J. Gressley
11:45am - 1:00pmLunch/Ethical Issues for DUI PractitionersDouglas V. Hazelton
1:00pm - 3:00pmSmall Group Sessions
3:00pm - 3:15pm Afternoon Break
3:15pm - 3:45pmIncoming Dean’s AddressBruce Edge
3:45pm - 4:45pmThe AI Revolution in DUI Defense: Why You Can’t Ignore ItPatrick T. Barone
5:00pmSeminar Adjourns

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