NCDD National Task Force: Alcohol & Drug Testing Devices Committee
Kim Benjamin
The Alcohol and Drug Testing Devices Task Force gathers and provides members with information related to devices used by law enforcement for alcohol and drug testing, including breath, oral fluids, and transdermal monitoring. The task force informs members about issues related to reliability and accuracy. The Task force may also produce articles and case reviews for the NCDD Journal and blog, as well as topics for webinars and seminars.
Co-Chairs:
- Karleigh Miller
- Eric Sills
Members:
- Nicky Boatwright
- Blair Cody
- Larry Fouche
- Rod Frechette
- Robert Gigstad
- Charles Goodwin
- Steven Hernandez
- Doug Herring
- John Ingrassia
- Teuta Jonuzi
- Lawrence Koplow
- John Menzel
- Barton Morris
- Mike Nichols
- Jay Norton
- Rory Safir
- Lisa Saltzman
- Robert Saunders
- Ryan Stowe
- Steven Tomeo
- Elliott Wilcox
- Robert Winterton
NCDD National Task Force: Amicus/Research Committee
Don Ramsell
The Amicus/Research Committee represents the National College for DUI Defense and the Board’s positions in the highest courts of the nation. NCDD’s goals include the protection of citizens’ rights as they relate to impaired driving cases. These rights include privacy rights, Fourth Amendment rights, confrontation rights, promotion of accurate and reliable testing, unrestricted access to evidence and overall justice in proceedings. The Amicus/Research Committee also may supply articles to the NCDD Journal on issues related to the committee such as research and writing, assisting members as appropriate, as well as suggesting topics for seminars and webinars.
Co-Chairs:
- Michelle Behan
- Steven Hernandez
Members:
- Joe Bernard
- Erica Bruno
- Rodrigo Caruco
- Michael DelSignore
- Matt Dodd
- David Franks
- Sara Giglio
- Maxwell Glass
- Charles Goodwin
- Lara Gressley
- Thomas R. Healy
- Bell Island
- Jonathan Jemming
- Teuta Jonuzi
- Brian Leininger
- Alan Levine
- J. Christopher Llinas
- Chad McCabe
- Christopher McKinney
- John Menzel
- Adam Nero
- Michael Nichols
- Kevin O'Grady
- Michael Rajek
- Robert Reiff
- Lenny Stamm
- Adam Stolte
- A. Renee Sutton
- Michael Vang
- Flem Whited
- Tracey Wood
NCDD National Task Force: Autonomous Cars and Transportation Technology Committee
Jim Nesci
The Autonomous Cars and Transportation Technology Task Force provides members with information regarding the advancement of self-driving vehicle technology, passive alcohol and drug testing technology, and other developments that may affect impaired driving law and practice. The Task Force will publish articles, blogs, and make webinar presentations.
Co-Chairs:
- Steve Hanna
- Lance Hendron
Members:
- Mimi Coffey
- David Franks
- Kyle Jarzmik
- Andrew Mishlove
- Michael Nichols
NCDD National Task Force: Collateral Consequences-FAA, CDL, Licensure, Immigration & Military Committee
Doug Hazelton
The purpose of the NCDD Collateral Damage Task Force is to have one source for members to access collateral effects of a DUI conviction. These effects the effect a DUI on out of state drivers’ licenses, professional licenses and employment, expungement, gun possession, immigration/travel, and military service.
Chair:
- Chris Llinas
Members:
- Lauren Angelos
- Michelle Behan
- Chris Cessna
- Robert Hanaford
- Ted Harvatin
- John Hunsucker
- Michael King
- Rebecca Montoya
- Kevin O'Grady
- James Phillips
- Gary Trichter
- Christine Vazquez
- Scott Wonder
NCDD National Task Force: Diversity Committee
Lara Gressley
The Diversity Committee is available to assist, recognize, cultivate, and acknowledge minorities, women, persons of color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender individuality. NCDD recognizes that the clients we serve, as well as our members, are diverse in so very many ways. The Committee has a “STAR” tracking system to Search for Talent Around the Regions. The Diversity Committee embraces bringing many different opinions, individuality, and reaches out to those with a desire for growth and advancement opportunities into the college. The Diversity Committee provides scholarships for memberships, mentoring with other members and/or Regents, and the interface with the rotating Board of Regents. In the last several years, our minority membership has continued to grow, and we welcome anyone with interest in serving on the committee, as well as those desiring cultivation for speaking opportunities, writing articles, social advancement, and State Delegate potential. Becoming more involved with the college as a STAR helps provide opportunities for your own personal and professional growth. Please consider reaching out to us via Rhea@NCDD.com for more information.
Chair:
- Pamela Epperson
Members:
- Chabli Alexander
- Barry Bisson
- Tony Coleman
- Sara Compher-Rice
- Jonathan Dichter
- David Franks
- Priscilla Frisby
- Lynn Gorelick
- Steven Hernandez
- Micah Huggins
- Ben Koshy
- Virginia Landry
- May Lee
- Andrew Mishlove
- Joshua Monteiro
- Kellee Parker Harris
- Sneh Patel
- Lisa Saltzman
NCDD National Task Force: Ethics Committee
Sara Compher-Rice
The NCDD Ethics Taskforce is designed to provide relevant information to the DUI practitioner on ethics issues and developing trends in ethics nationwide as they relate to the practice of law and the specialization of DUI defense. The task force will prepare and present seminars (or participate in NCDD seminars) on ethics for the DUI practitioner and write ethics articles for the NCDD journal. The goal is to provide members with the information they need to provide the top-notch DUI defense while staying within the rules governing professional responsibility as defined by the various state and federal bar organizations under which we all are licensed.
Co-Chairs:
- Ryan Katz
- Amanda Riek
Members:
- John Bayer
- William Bly
- Jonathan Dichter
- Celeste Dudley-Smith
- Steven Epstein
- John Ingrassia
- Lawrence Koplow
- Allyson Melancon
- Bobby Reiff
- Douglas Rudman
- Krista van Amerongen
- Elliott Wilcox
NCDD National Task Force: Forensic Science Committee
Mimi Coffey
The NCDD Forensic Science Task Force keeps up with critical forensic issues across the country. These include everything from product recalls, laboratory scandals and cover ups, standards, accreditations, and new scientific developments in the forensic field. The purpose of the committee is to ensure justice through science by educating our members and protecting the public in the arena of forensics.
Chair:
- Mike Nichols
Members:
- Michelle Behan
- Kelly Benavides
- Kim Benjamin
- Alan Bernstein
- Blair Cody
- Michael Cohen
- Emilio De Simone
- Jedidiah Glazener
- Mark Gordon
- Ashley Hart
- Peter Johnson
- Tim Kulp
- Troy McKinney
- Chuck Ramsay
- Don Ramsell
- Joe St. Louis
- Andy Sotiropoulos
- Renee Sutton
- Andrew Tabashneck
NCDD National Task Force: Impaired Driving Committee
George Bianchi
The Impaired Driving Task Force provides members of NCDD with information and assistance involving:
- NHTSA Drug and Alcohol Testing, such as SFSTs, DRE, ARIDE
- Non-Standardized Sobriety Tests
- Studies relating to Impaired Driving Tests
- Oral Fluid and Roadside Testing
Co-Chairs:
- Michelle Behan
- Steven Hernandez
Members:
- William Barabino
- Nicky Boatwright
- Lloyd Boyer
- Phillip J. Crawford
- John Cutler
- David Franks
- Maxwell Glass
- Sylvia Goldman
- Charles Goodwin
- Justin Hall
- Neil Halttunen
- Robert Hanaford
- Doug Herring
- Peter Johnson
- Peter Lederman
- Chris McKinney
- Shanti Moeller
- Jerald Novak
- Matthew Prior
- Andy Sotiropoulos
- Brick Van Der Snick
- Michael Vang
NCDD National Task Force: Mental Health, Addiction & Well-Being Committee
Paul Burglin
The committee will provide a confidential resource for any of our members who may be struggling with alcoholism or addiction issues or who are simply feeling overwhelmed with the pressure and stress of being an attorney. Additionally, we will be available to offer consultation on how best to deal with clients in need of treatment.
Chair:
- Doug Hazleton
Members:
- Patrick Barone
- Chris Llinas
- Adam Nero
- Adam Russell
- Eric Torberson
- Richard Wagner
NCDD National Task Force: Public Defender Committee
Joe St. Louis
NCDD’s Public Defender Task Force is committed to providing public defenders and public defender agencies with top quality training in felony and misdemeanor DUI defense issues, resources for litigating DUI issues, and assistance when public defenders are threatened with adverse action by prosecutors and judges in these cases. We understand how necessary and important the work performed by public defenders is to those without the resources to hire private council, and we are committed to ensuring that these attorneys and their clientele are not disadvantaged by a lack of training or resources. NCDD offers free trainings for Public Defenders and Public Defender Agencies. If you are interested in helping to organize a training for your agency, please contact Regent Joe St. Louis at joestlouis@azdefense.com.
Chair:
- Jean Marie Hazelton
Members:
- Lauren Amongero
- Delton Caraway
- Celeste Dudley-Smith
- Marcus Evans
- Sylvia Goldman
- Joy Hobart
- James Maloney
- Travis McGivern
- Joseph Mekonis
- Amanda Riek
- Lisa Saltzman
- Stephanie Schmidt
- Jacob Vredenburgh
- Corey Washington
- Zaki Zehawi
NCDD National Task Force: State Delegate Mentorship Committee
Bell Island
The Mentorship Committee Task Force provides members with a direct one-on-one availability to talk with a dedicated DUI Defense attorney when needed for guidance, questions, brainstorming, and managing the daily dilemmas of running a practice. Fostering high standards, ethical excellence and accessibility, this task force is scheduled to connect less experienced attorneys with those more experienced attorneys willing to devote some time to advancing their legal practice in the community.
Chair:
- Lynn Gorelick
Regional Directors:
- Region One: Sara Compher-Rice
- Region Two: Steven Hernandez
- Region Three: John Hunsucker
- Region Four: Kim Benjamin
Members:
- Alabama: Patrick Mahaney
- Alaska: Leigh Ann Bauer
- Arizona: Michelle Behan
- Arkansas: Pamela Epperson
- California: Kellee Parker Harris
- Colorado: Clay Shipp
- Connecticut: Christopher Llinas
- Delaware: John Garey
- District of Columbia: Michael Bruckheim
- Florida: Leslis Sammis
- Georgia: Sylvia Goldman
- Hawaii: Kevin O'Grady
- Idaho: John Cutler
- Illinois: Andy Sotiropoulos
- Indiana: Scott Pejic
- Iowa: Bryan Goodman
- Kansas: Jay Norton
- Kentucky: Larry Forman
- Louisiana: Allyson Melancon
- Maine: John Webb
- Maryland: Andrew Alpert
- Massachusetts: Erica Bruno
- Michigan: Kevin Banyon
- Minnesota: Charles Ramsay
- Mississippi: Victoria Washington
- Missouri: Joseph Passanise
- Montana: Matt Dodd
- Nebraska: Charles James
- Nevada: Ross Goodman
- New Hampshire: Ryan Russman
- New Jersey: Steven Hernandez
- New Mexico: Marc Grano
- New York: Delton Caraway
- North Carolina: John Fanney
- North Dakota: Chad McCabe
- Ohio: Shawn Dominy
- Oklahoma: Dave Stockwell
- Oregon: Neil Halttunen
- Pennsylvania:
- Rhode Island: Robert Humphrey
- South Carolina: Dayne Phillips
- South Dakota:
- Tennessee: Julie Myrick
- Texas: Chabli Alexander
- Utah: Glenn Neeley
- Vermont: Jason Sawyer
- Virginia:
- Washington: Jonathan Dichter
- West Virginia: Robert McCoid
- Wisconsin: Amanda Riek
- Wyoming: Christina Williams
- Canada: Richard Aitken
Region One
- Regional Director: Sara Compher-Rice
State Delegates:
- Alabama: Patrick Mahaney
- Arkansas: Pamela Epperson
- Florida: Leslie Sammis
- Georgia: Sylvia Goldman
- Kentucky: Larry Forman
- Louisiana: Allyson Melancon
- Mississippi: Victoria Washington
- North Carolina: John Fanney
- Oklahoma: Dave Stockwell
- South Carolina: Dayne Phillips
- Tennessee: Julie Myrick
- Texas: Chabli Alexander
Region Two
- Regional Director: Steven Hernandez
State Delegates:
- Alaska: Leigh Ann Bauer
- Arizona: Michelle Behan
- California: Kellee Parker Harris
- Colorado: Clay Shipp
- Hawaii: Kevin O'Grady
- Idaho: John Cutler
- Montana: Matt Dodd
- Nevada: Ross Goodman
- New Mexico: Marc Grano
- Oregon: Neil Halttunen
- Utah: Glenn Neeley
- Washington: Jonathan Dichter
- Wyoming: Christina Williams
Region Three
- Regional Director: John Hunsucker
State Delegates:
- Connecticut: Chris Llinas
- District of Columbia: Michael Bruckheim
- Delaware: John Garey
- Maine: John Webb
- Maryland: Andrew Alpert
- Massachusetts: Erica Bruno
- New Hampshire: Ryan Russman
- New Jersey: Steven Hernandez
- New York: Delton Caraway
- Pennsylvania:
- Rhode Island: Robert Humphrey
- Vermont: Jason Sawyer
- Virginia:
- West Virginia: Robert McCoid
- Canada: Richard Aitken
Region Four
- Regional Director: Kim Benjamin
State Delegates:
- Illinois: Andy Sotiropoulos
- Indiana: Scott Pejic
- Iowa: Bryan Goodman
- Kansas: Jay Norton
- Michigan: Kevin Banyon
- Minnesota: Charles Ramsay
- Missouri: Joseph Passanise
- Nebraksa: Charles James
- North Dakota: Chad McCabe
- Ohio: Shawn Dominy
- South Dakota:
- Wisconsin: Amanda Riek
NCDD National Task Force: Trial Advocacy Committee
Adam Nero
The Trial Advocacy Task Force provides members with information and resources regarding trial techniques useful in impaired driving cases, as well as assisting members who seek advice on how to approach specific fact patterns related to impaired driving defenses. The Task Force may also submit articles to the NCDD Journal and suggest topics for webinars and seminars.
Co-Chairs:
- Michelle Behan
- Glen Neeley
Members:
- Andrew Alpert
- Leigh Ann Bauer
- Kim Benjamin
- Micheal Berman
- Joseph Bernard
- Lloyd Boyer
- Kathleen Carey
- Jonathan Cohn
- Jonathan Dichter
- Steven Epstein
- Lamar Fields
- Tyler Flood
- Sylvia Goldman
- Stephen Handy
- Steve Hanna
- John Ingrassia
- Matthew Knipe
- Jason Kunowski
- Peter Lederman
- Vincent Maher
- Chad McCabe
- John Menzel
- Zach Merliss
- Stephen Pfeiffer
- Michael Rajek
- Amanda Riek
- Ryan Russman
- Rory Safir
- Lisa Saltzman
- Jason Shatz
- Mark Thiessen
- Michael Vang
The National College for DUI Defense and the NCDD Diversity Task Force Committee is committed to developing a membership that is representative of diversity in its many facets, including without limitation, race, color, national origin, immigration status, ethnicity, gender, age, socio-economic status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability (hereinafter referred to as “diverse”), by promoting and retaining such individuals to join and actively participate in the National College for DUI Defense.
In an effort to strengthen and grow our membership and thereby to strengthen and grow the quality of our organization, NCDD will strive to provide opportunities for programming, events and initiatives that focus upon issues of import to a more diverse community. With such programming, events, and initiatives, NCDD may encourage and feature outreach, marketing, speakers, and content designed to be of particular interest to a more diverse community. Equally in keeping with NCDD’s commitment to equality, programming will never exclude any person from participating based upon their gender, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law, nor will NCDD support programs that exclude on any of those bases.
