NCDD Sessions and Seminars

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

NCDD Seminars and Sessions

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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 night

Wednesday July 19, 2023

TimeEvent DescriptionLocation
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.RegistrationEmpire Room
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Attendees Reception, Dinner & Awards BanquetHonore Room
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Evening at the Improv: Improv for Lawyers Show! Featuring Michelle Gilliam, Kimmie Warner, and Jonathan DichterHonore Room

SEMINAR DAY ONE-Thursday July 20, 2023

TimeEvent DescriptionGuest Speaker
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Breakfast (provided)Honore Room
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.Orientation & AnnouncementsNCDD Dean-Andrew Mishlove
9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.Theater for Trial!: Advanced Communication and Narrative Techniques, Lecture, Demonstrations, PracticeJoshua Karton
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Morning Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.ContinuedJoshua 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, PracticeFrancisco A. Duarte
3:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.BreakoutsWorkshop Leaders

SEMINAR DAY TWO-Friday July 21, 2023

TimeEvent DescriptionGuest Speaker
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.Breakfast (provided)Honore Room
8:45 a.m. – 8:55 a.m.AnnouncementsNCDD Dean-Andrew Mishlove
8:55 a.m.– 9:15 a.m.Brand Building: Telling Your StoryBrian M. Blades-Scorpion Internet Marketing
9:15 a.m.– 10:45 a.m.Tell the Winning Story!: Advanced Communication and Narrative Techniques, Lecture, Demonstration, PracticeJesse Wilson
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Morning Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.ContinuedJesse 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, PracticeAbraham V. Hutt
3:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.BreakoutsWorkshop Leaders

SEMINAR DAY THREE-Saturday July 22, 2023

TimeEvent DescriptionGuest Speaker
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Breakfast (provided)Honore Room
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Announcements & Dean's AwardsNCDD Dean-Andrew Mishlove
9:30 a.m.– 11:00 a.m.Twelve Heroes, One Voice!: Advanced Communication and Narrative Techniques, Lecture, Demonstration, PracticeCarl Bettinger & Fredilyn Sison
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Morning Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.ContinuedCarl 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 AddressVirginia L. Landry
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Afternoon Break
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Keynote SpeakerLisa Monet Wayne
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Closing Ceremony and Graduation

CLE Credit Hours:

60min States-17.0 Hours
50min States-20.4 Hours

Seminar Registration Fees:

NCDD Members: $1,000
Non-Members: $1,300
*Dropbox Link of materials included in Registration fee
$150 - for a hard copy of materials

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