NCDD Sessions and Seminars
2023 Summer Session: The Art of Not Guilty: Advanced Methods of Storytelling, Narrative and Persuasion

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July 20, 2023 - July 22, 2023
Although what we do requires analytical skill, legal acumen, and a scientific foundation, what we do is art! From group formation, listening, and story structure, to communication, voice and eye contact. From forming a jury that you will lead, to setting sensory scenes in the courtroom, a DUI trial lawyer should spend a lifetime studying and honing the art of not guilty. Not only is it necessary to winning, it is fun! Our 2023 Summer Session, at the Palmer House Hotel, July 19-22, will be a deep dive into The Art of Not Guilty, getting the not guilty verdict in a DUI case. Our faculty is incredible, and I will introduce them to you over the next few weeks. Do not miss the banquet Wednesday evening, because we are starting then (for real), with Improv training for lawyers and an Improv performance.Palmer House Hotel
Room rate $249 per nightWednesday July 19, 2023 | ||
Time | Event Description | Location |
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Registration | Empire Room |
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Attendees Reception, Dinner & Awards Banquet | Honore Room |
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Evening at the Improv: Improv for Lawyers Show! Featuring Michelle Gilliam, Kimmie Warner, and Jonathan Dichter | Honore Room |
SEMINAR DAY ONE-Thursday July 20, 2023 | ||
Time | Event Description | Guest Speaker |
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast (provided) | Honore Room |
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | Orientation & Announcements | NCDD Dean-Andrew Mishlove |
9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Theater for Trial!: Advanced Communication and Narrative Techniques, Lecture, Demonstrations, Practice | Joshua Karton |
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Morning Break | |
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Continued | Joshua Karton |
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch (provided) | Honore Room |
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Communication and Narrative in Opening: Lecture, Demonstration, Practice | Francisco A. Duarte |
3:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Breakouts | Workshop Leaders |
SEMINAR DAY TWO-Friday July 21, 2023 | ||
Time | Event Description | Guest Speaker |
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Breakfast (provided) | Honore Room |
8:45 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. | Announcements | NCDD Dean-Andrew Mishlove |
8:55 a.m.– 9:15 a.m. | Brand Building: Telling Your Story | Brian M. Blades-Scorpion Internet Marketing |
9:15 a.m.– 10:45 a.m. | Tell the Winning Story!: Advanced Communication and Narrative Techniques, Lecture, Demonstration, Practice | Jesse Wilson |
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Morning Break | |
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Continued | Jesse Wilson |
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch (provided) | Honore Room |
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Communication and Narrative in Cross-Examination: Lecture, Demonstration, Practice | Abraham V. Hutt |
3:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Breakouts | Workshop Leaders |
SEMINAR DAY THREE-Saturday July 22, 2023 | ||
Time | Event Description | Guest Speaker |
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast (provided) | Honore Room |
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Announcements & Dean's Awards | NCDD Dean-Andrew Mishlove |
9:30 a.m.– 11:00 a.m. | Twelve Heroes, One Voice!: Advanced Communication and Narrative Techniques, Lecture, Demonstration, Practice | Carl Bettinger & Fredilyn Sison |
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Morning Break | |
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Continued | Carl Bettinger & Fredilyn Sison |
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch (provided) | Honore Room |
1:30 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. | Announcements and Introductions | |
1:35 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Dean’s Address | Virginia L. Landry |
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Afternoon Break | |
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Keynote Speaker | Lisa Monet Wayne |
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Closing Ceremony and Graduation |
CLE Credit Hours:
60min States-17.0 Hours50min States-20.4 Hours
Seminar Registration Fees:
NCDD Members: $1,000Non-Members: $1,300
*Dropbox Link of materials included in Registration fee
$150 - for a hard copy of materials
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