NCDD Seminars and Webinars

2024 Summer Session

NCDD Seminars and Sessions

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July 11, 2024 - July 13, 2024

Lessons from Legends Part Two: We're At The Beach

As lifelong learners, we should be inquisitive and look forward to new and challenging opportunities to increase our knowledge. Let’s learn together as we listen to some of the nation’s top DUI Defenders present on Trials Skills and Techniques.

Demonstrations and critiques will be presented with something new to add to your trials. Great listeners translate to great communicators. Great communicators win more trials. More trials helps you to Live the Good Life!

Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

Room rate $249 per night

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

CLE Credit Hours:

60min States-17.25 Hours including 1 hour of ethics

50min States-20.7 Hours Including 1.2 hours of ethics

Scholarships available

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SEMINAR DAY ONE-Thursday July 11, 2024

TimeEvent DescriptionGuest Speaker
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Registration/Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.Opening RemarksDean-Virginia L. Landry
8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.Sunrise at the Beach: History in the MakingJames F. Campbell
9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Listening to the Waves: Voir DireW. Troy McKinney
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.Break
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.Deep Dive into OpeningsDonald J. Ramsell
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Case Study/Issue SpottingBell T. Island
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Lunch (provided)
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Opening DemonstrationLynn Gorelick
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.Activity at the Beach-SFSTs: Becoming the Witness WhispererSteven Oberman
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Library and ListservBell T. Island
3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.Break
3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Making Your Beach Day Work for You: Workshops-Choice of Openings or SFSTsWorkshop Leaders
4:30 p.m.Adjourn
6:00 p.m.Cocktail Reception, Dinner and Awards

SEMINAR DAY TWO-Friday July 12, 2024

TimeEvent DescriptionGuest Speaker
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.Opening RemarksDean-Virginia L. Landry
8:45 a.m.– 9:45 a.m.Don't Get Burned at the Beach: Blood AnalysisJoseph P. St. Louis
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.Energy at the Beach: EthicsJohn E. Hunsucker
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Catch a Wave: MotionsBell T. Island
12:00 p.m.– 12:20 p.m.Adapting Your Practice to Changing Client ExpectationsScorpion
12:20 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Lunch
1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m.Build Castles at the Beach: Breath AnalysisJoseph P. St. Louis
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Sunsets Worth Watching: Closing ArgumentsMimi Coffey
3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.Closing DemonstrationKimberly J. Benjamin
3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Break
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.Making Your Beach Day Work for You: Workshops-Choice of Closings or SFSTsWorkshop Leaders
4:45 p.m.Adjourn

SEMINAR DAY THREE-Saturday July 13, 2024

TimeEvent DescriptionGuest Speaker
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.Opening RemarksDean-Virginia L. Landry
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.Taking Advantage of a Great Day Beach Day: Technology in the CourtroomSara Compher-Rice
9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.The Ocean Will Calm You: Mental Health and Taking Care of YourselfPaul R. Burglin
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Picnic at the Beach: Tips on Achieving a Great PracticePanel Discussion
11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Break
11:15 a.m.– 12:15 p.m.Spend Time at the Beach-Neanderthal Law: Dragging Your Practice Into the FutureBruce Edge
12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.Loving What You DoDean-Virginia L. Landry
12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.Incoming Dean’s AddressMimi Coffey
1:15 p.m.Seminar Adjourns
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