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SAVE THE DATE!
Criminal drug prosecutions are once again increasing and coming back with a force — the fight is on! If you defend persons accused of drug offenses, now is the time to sharpen your skills and prepare for battle in today’s increasingly complex criminal legal system.
Join NACDL in Las Vegas this October for the 19th Annual Defending Modern Drug Cases Seminar, an intensive, trial skills-focused program designed to give you a strategic edge from intake through sentencing. Learn cutting-edge techniques and proven practices from the nation’s leading criminal defense practitioners as they break down modern drug cases step by step and show you how to win them.
Over three immersive days, you’ll gain practical insights you can immediately put to work in your next case—while connecting with experienced defenders from across the country and building a powerful national referral network. It’s high-level training, real-world strategy, and invaluable networking, all in one of the most electric settings in the country.
Program topics will include:
• Client Intake
• Bail & Detention
• Suppression & Fourth Amendment Challenges
• Discovery & Investigation
• Chemistry, Lab Techs & Chemists
• RICO in Drug Cases
• Identifying, Preparing & Using Experts
• Pretrial Motions & Motions in Limine
• Warrants & Wiretaps
• Voir Dire & Jury Selection
• Openings
• Cross-Examination (Law Enforcement, Cooperators, Chemists)
• Direct Examination of Experts—Walking the Line
• Closings
• Sentencing & Mitigation
Whether you’re a seasoned trial lawyer or gearing-up for your next major drug case, this seminar will elevate your practice and prepare you for success in the courtroom. Three days. Elite training. Unmatched networking. Las Vegas.
Don’t just get ready—get ahead!
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Hotel
Sahara Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
All reservations within NACDL room block must be booked using the online reservations link below. Reservations over the phone are not available.
Online Reservations: https://book.passkey.com/e/51050775
Group rate: average nightly rate - $214 ($99 + tax Wednesday / $99 + tax Thursday / $329 + tax Friday / $329 + tax Saturday) - expires September 21, 2026
Rooms/discounted group rates are not guaranteed once the block has been filled.
Sponsorship and Exhibits
Disclaimer: NACDL does not necessarily endorse or guarantee the quality, applicability, or discounts of the products and/or services of its exhibitors. Users of these products and/or services do so at their sole discretion and NACDL assumes no responsibility for them.
For information on exhibiting or sponsorships, please contact NACDL's Sales and Marketing Manager Jason Petty at jpetty@nacdl.org or call (202) 465-7637.
NACDL would like to thank the following sponsors, exhibitors, and affinity partners for their support and contributions:
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