NCDD Seminars and Webinars
2024 Summer Session
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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 nightSeminar Registration Fees:
NCDD Members: $1,000Non-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
SEMINAR DAY ONE-Thursday July 11, 2024 | ||
Time | Event Description | Guest Speaker |
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Registration/Breakfast | |
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Opening Remarks | Dean-Virginia L. Landry |
8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | Sunrise at the Beach: History in the Making | James F. Campbell |
9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Listening to the Waves: Voir Dire | W. Troy McKinney |
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Break | |
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. | Deep Dive into Openings | Donald J. Ramsell |
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Case Study/Issue Spotting | Bell T. Island |
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch (provided) | |
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Opening Demonstration | Lynn Gorelick |
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Activity at the Beach-SFSTs: Becoming the Witness Whisperer | Steven Oberman |
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Library and Listserv | Bell 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 SFSTs | Workshop Leaders |
4:30 p.m. | Adjourn | |
6:00 p.m. | Cocktail Reception, Dinner and Awards | |
SEMINAR DAY TWO-Friday July 12, 2024 | ||
Time | Event Description | Guest Speaker |
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast | |
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Opening Remarks | Dean-Virginia L. Landry |
8:45 a.m.– 9:45 a.m. | Don't Get Burned at the Beach: Blood Analysis | Joseph P. St. Louis |
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Energy at the Beach: Ethics | John E. Hunsucker |
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Break | |
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Catch a Wave: Motions | Bell T. Island |
12:00 p.m.– 12:20 p.m. | Adapting Your Practice to Changing Client Expectations | Scorpion |
12:20 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch | |
1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. | Build Castles at the Beach: Breath Analysis | Joseph P. St. Louis |
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Sunsets Worth Watching: Closing Arguments | Mimi Coffey |
3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Closing Demonstration | Kimberly 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 SFSTs | Workshop Leaders |
4:45 p.m. | Adjourn | |
SEMINAR DAY THREE-Saturday July 13, 2024 | ||
Time | Event Description | Guest Speaker |
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast | |
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Opening Remarks | Dean-Virginia L. Landry |
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Taking Advantage of a Great Day Beach Day: Technology in the Courtroom | Sara Compher-Rice |
9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | The Ocean Will Calm You: Mental Health and Taking Care of Yourself | Paul R. Burglin |
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Picnic at the Beach: Tips on Achieving a Great Practice | Panel 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 Future | Bruce Edge |
12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Loving What You Do | Dean-Virginia L. Landry |
12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Incoming Dean’s Address | Mimi Coffey |
1:15 p.m. | Seminar Adjourns |
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