NCDD Sessions and Seminars
2022 Winter Session-Orlando, FL

REGISTRATION CLOSED
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
Click Here to make your hotel reservations.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 | ||
Time | Set List Description | Presenter |
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Diversity in the Jury Box (ETHICS)-Song: "Respect" by Aretha Franklin | Virginia Landry-Diversity Task Force |
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Breath Testing 101-Song: "Every Breath You Take" by The Police | John 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 Benatar | Michelle 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 Winehouse | Doug 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 Band | Steven 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 Buffett | Andrew Mishlove-Alcohol and Drug Testing Devices Task Force |
4:30 p.m. | Cocktail Reception | Hyatt Regency Orlando |
SEMINAR DAY TWO-Friday January 21, 2022 | ||
Time | Set List Description | Presenter |
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 Clash | Amanda 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 Boingo | Mike 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 Metallica | Michelle 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 Jepsen | Jonathan 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 Browne | Lisa 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 Branigan | Michael 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 Buffett | Michael 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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