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2026 Winter Session: Beyond the Badge and Gun-AI and Exploding Technology Used by Police and Lawyers

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January 15, 2026 - January 16, 2026

Police and prosecutors are no longer limited to badges, guns, and bodycams—they now wield AI, surveillance, and digital forensics to build cases.

Beyond the Badge and Gun pulls back the curtain on these technologies, showing criminal defense lawyers what’s being used against their clients and how to fight back.

Even more, it reveals how you can harness these same tools to strengthen your defense strategy and run a smarter, more efficient practice.

Hotel Accommodations:

Thompson Austin Hotel
Discounted Room Rate $299

CLE Credit Hours:

60min States-13 Hours with 1 Hour ethics

50min States-15.6 Hours with 1.2 Hour ethics.

DAY ONE-Wednesday January 14, 2026

TimeEvent DescriptionLocation
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Attendee Cocktail ReceptionThompson Austin Hotel

SEMINAR DAY ONE-Thursday January 15, 2026

TimeEvent DescriptionGuest Speaker
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Registration and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.Introductory Remarks
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.The Use of Technology in American Law Enforcement: Today, Tomorrow and BeyondRaymond Schultz
9:45 a.m.– 10:45 a.m.AI 101 for LawyersSara Compher-Rice
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Break
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.The AI Edge: Prosecutors vs. Defense in the Digital EraJoe St. Louis
11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.From Principles to Practice: The Ethics of AIAmanda Riek
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.Lunch (provided)
1:30 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.A.I. is Not Just for Accident Investigators: Technological Advances in Investigative AnalysisDaniel Billington
3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.Break
3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.Hacking the Courtroom: Tech Shortcuts for Trial LawyersJonathan Dichter
3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.Discovery: From Dashcam to DismissalAdam Nero
4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.Flying Under the Radar: Where to LookJohn Hunsucker
4:45 p.m.Adjourn

SEMINAR DAY TWO-Friday January 16, 2026

TimeEvent DescriptionGuest Speaker
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.The Government’s Digital ToolsetAndrew Garrett
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Prompting Justice: Live Demonstration of Trustworthy AI in DUI DefensePat Barone
11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.Modern Tools for Jury Selection in DUI DefenseLara Gressley
11:45 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.Lunch (provided)
12:45 p.m.– 1:45 p.m.AI for Practice: Research, Motions, TranscriptsJoshua Egan
1:45 p.m.– 2:15 p.m.Legal Research Tools in the Age of AI: Benefits, Limitations and RisksDoug Hazelton
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Break
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.From Chaos to Clarity: AI Tools for Managing a Criminal Defense FirmKim Benjamin
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Choosing and Using the Best AI for You and Your Law FirmDavid Katz
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.30 in 30: Tech, Tricks and ToolsJonathan Dichter
4:30 p.m.Adjourn

CLE Credit Hours:

60min States-13 Hours w/ 1 hour ethics
50min States-15.6 Hours w/ 1.2 ethics

Seminar Registration Fees:

NCDD Members: $650.00
Non-Members: $750.00
*Dropbox Link of materials included in Registration fee
$150 - for a hard copy of materials

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing to Rhea@NCDD.com before 5:00 p.m. CT on December 17th, 2025 to receive a refund, less a $45 processing fee. No cancellations after December 17th.

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