NCDD Sessions and Seminars

22nd Annual DUI Seminar

NCDD Seminars and Sessions

REGISTRATION CLOSED

October 11, 2018 - October 13, 2018

Register today for the nation’s largest DUI Defense CLE, "Grand Slam Defenses." This three day program has something for everyone, regardless of your experience level.

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

4:00-6:00 pmRegistration & Exhibit Hall Open

Thursday, October 11, 2018

7:30 amRegistration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast
8:30 amWelcome, Introductions, AnnouncementsDUI Program Chair Steve Oberman (Knoxville, TN), NCDD Dean William 'Bill' Kirk (Kirkland, WA), and NACDL President Drew Findling (Atlanta, GA)
8:50 amPinch Hitting: Cross Examination, the Lawyer's Opportunity to TestifyWilliam 'Bill' Kirk (Kirkland, WA)
9:50 amThrown Out at First Base: What Online Dating Taught Me About Jury De-SelectionDeja Vishny (Milwaukee, WI)
10:50 amRefreshment, Exhibitor, and Networking Break
11:10 amNo Runs, No Hits, Plenty of Errors: Officers' Common Mistakes Using SFST'sAnthony 'Tony' Palacios (Alpharetta, GA)
12:10 pmInstant Replay: Using Technology to Improve Your PracticeErin Gerstenzang (Atlanta, GA)
1:10 pmDUI Seminar Adjourns for the Day
1:10 – 1:30 pmTransition to Drug Seminar and Exhibitor Break
6:30 pmOpening Reception – Bellagio HotelCo-Sponsored by: Scorpion

Friday, October 12, 2018

7:30 amRegistration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast
8:00 amNetworking Tables – Network with other DUI lawyers on issues of interest over coffee and breakfast
9:00 amSelect a Class
Option 1:DWI Case Law UpdateDonald J. Ramsell (Wheaton, IL)
Option 2:NHTSA's Vehicle in Motion and Personal Contact: The Two Forgotten Phases of a DUI InvestigationAnthony 'Tony' Palacios (Alpharetta, GA)
10:05 amSelect a Class
Option 1:Tips for Growing a Successful Law PracticeVirginia L. Landry (Laguna Hills, CA)
Option 2:Preventing the Government from Getting Home: Tips & Tactics for Winning Your MotionsBell Island (Gering, NE)
11:05 amRefreshment, Exhibitor, and Networking Break
11:25 amSelect a Class
Option 1:Fundamental Principles of Breath TestingSteven B. Epstein (Garden City, NY)
Option 2:The Psychology of SummationsPeter Gerstenzang (Albany, NY)
12:30 pmSelect a Class
Option 1:Constitutional Defenses: Suppressing the EvidenceDeja Vishny (Milwaukee, WI)
Option 2:Ethically Marketing Your Law Firm on Social Media: Using Social Media With Purpose and Authenticity to Build a Strong Network of FansErin Gerstenzang (Atlanta, GA)
1:30 – 1:45 pmTransition to Drug Seminar and Exhibitor Break

Saturday, October 13, 2018

7:30 amRegistration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast
8:10 amWorkshops (Select from Options Below)
1) Case Review: Bring Your Case Problems to Discuss with NCDD Regents – Mimi Coffey (Fort Worth, TX) & William 'Bill' Kirk (Kirkland, WA)
2) NHTSA Enforcement Grant Reductions –Virginia L. Landry (Laguna Hills, CA)
3) Crossing the BLAT Technician – Andrew Mishlove (Glendale, WI) & Joseph P. St. Louis (Tucson, AZ)
4) FST Cross (1-5 years experience) – Bell Island (Gering, NE)
5) FST Cross (5+ years experience) – Peter Gerstenzang (Albany, NY)
6) Boating Under the Influence FSTs – Doug Murphy (Houston, TX)
7) Crossing the Breath Test Operator – Steven B. Epstein (Garden City, NY)
8) Tweaking Your Summation – Bruce Edge (Tulsa, OK)
9) Introduction to DRE & Crossing the Officer – Donald J. Ramsell (Wheaton, IL)
9:25 amTransition to Next Workshop
9:45 amWorkshops (Select from Options Below):
1) Case Review: Bring Your Case Problems to Discuss with NCDD Regents – Mimi Coffey (Fort Worth, TX) & Doug Murphy (Houston, TX)
2) How to Try Your First DUI Case (for lawyers with less than 5 years experience) – Erin Gerstenzang (Atlanta, GA)
3) Crossing the BLAT Technician – Andrew Mishlove (Glendale, WI) & Joseph P. St. Louis (Tucson, AZ)
4) FST Cross (1-5 years experience) – Bell Island (Gering, NE)
5) FST Cross (5+ years experience) – Peter Gerstenzang (Albany, NY)
6) PowerPoint in the Courtroom – Steve Oberman (Knoxville, TN)
7) Crossing the Breath Test Operator – Steven B. Epstein (Garden City, NY)
8) Tweaking Your Summation – Bruce Edge (Tulsa, OK)
9) Introduction to DRE & Crossing the Officer – Donald J. Ramsell (Wheaton, IL)
11:00 amDUI Seminar Adjourns – See you in 2019!
REGISTRATION CLOSED

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