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Program Summary:
Defending charges of sexual assault and child abuse can be daunting — but with the right tools, it doesn’t have to be.
Every year, NACDL identifies the hottest topics and most pressing issues when defending these cases, and brings-in nationally-renowned lawyers and experts to help you prepare for battle. This year’s 15th Annual Defending Sex Cases training seminar will most-assuredly be our best yet; packed with topics and speakers you won’t want to miss!
Much like all NACDL programs, this event also presents the unique opportunity to develop both professional and personal contacts where you can experience the camaraderie of being with criminal defense lawyers from all around the world. Don’t miss this exciting educational opportunity. Attend this highly-rated one-of-a-kind NACDL seminar and leave with a better understanding of defending sex crimes cases in order to effectively represent your clients before, during, and after trial.
Agenda
The program agenda and faculty are subject to change.
| Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | |
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| 5:30 pm | Early Registration & Exhibit Hall Open |
| Thursday, November 14, 2024 | |
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| 7:00 am | Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 am | Morning Announcements – CLE Program Co-Chairs Jacqueline Goodman (Fullerton, CA), Missy Owen (Charlotte, NC) & Kathleen Stilling (Brookfield, WI) |
| 8:10 am | Topic TBA – Speaker (Location, US) |
| 9:10 am | Topic TBA – Speaker (Location, US) |
| 10:10 am | Exhibits, Networking & Refreshment Break |
| 10:30 am | Topic TBA – Speaker (Location, US) |
| 11:30 am | Topic TBA – Speaker (Location, US) |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch break on your own |
| 2:00 pm | Topic TBA – Speaker (Location, US) |
| 3:00 pm | Topic TBA – Speaker (Location, US) |
| 4:00 pm | Exhibits, Networking & Refreshment Break |
| 4:20 pm | Topic TBA – Speaker (Location, US) |
| 5:20 pm | Adjourn for the day |
| 7:00 pm |
Opening Reception Sponsored by:
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| Friday, November 15, 2024 | |
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| 8:00 am | Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 am | Morning Announcements – CLE Program Co-Chairs Jacqueline Goodman (Fullerton, CA), Missy Owen (Charlotte, NC) & Kathleen Stilling (Brookfield, WI) |
| 9:10 am | Topic TBA – Speaker (Location, US) |
| 10:10 am | Topic TBA – Speaker (Location, US) |
| 11:10 am | Exhibits, Networking & Refreshment Break |
| 11:30 am | Topic TBA – Speaker (Location, US) |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch break on your own |
| 2:00 pm | Topic TBA – Speaker (Location, US) |
| 3:00 pm | Topic TBA – Speaker (Location, US) |
| 4:00 pm | Exhibits, Networking & Refreshment Break |
| 4:20 pm | Topic TBA – Speaker (Location, US) |
| 5:20 pm | Seminar Adjourns - see you in 2025! |
Faculty
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CLE Information
NACDL is an accredited provider of CLE in all states requiring mandatory CLE Training. NACDL will apply for at least 13.00 credit hours in every state requiring pre-approval. Approved hours for each state will be identified at the seminar. Some states, IL, GA, NC, NE, NM, PA, SC, TN and UT require additional fees by the attendee in order to receive credit.
Hotel
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
3667 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone Reservations: 1-866-317-1829
Online Reservations: https://book.passkey.com/go/SMNAL4
Group rate: $118 + $30 resort fee + tax (Expires October 23, 2024). Please mention group code SMNAL4 to receive applicable discount rate.
Rooms/discounted group rates are not guaranteed if the block has been filled prior to the cut-off date.
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:
PLATINUM Sponsor:
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GOLD Sponsor:
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SILVER Sponsor:
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BRONZE Sponsor:
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Welcoming Reception Sponsors:
Wi-Fi Sponsor:
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Seminar Materials Sponsor:
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Lanyards Sponsor:
Tote Bag Sponsor:
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Exhibitors:
Garrett Discovery, Inc.
RizeUp Media
Scholarships
NACDL offers a variety of scholarships for this event ranging from partially discounted to fully funded. Each type of scholarship has different application requirements. To apply for any of the following scholarships, please follow the instructions for that specific scholarship.
OPTION 1: Needs Based Scholarships
Based on need, scholarships are available to NACDL members for up to 50% off the standard seminar fee of $419. Approved recipients are responsible for the remainder of the tuition fee, which is $210 (all other expenses are not included). The reduced scholarship fee includes seminar tuition, admission to all evening social events, and downloadable seminar materials. Travel, hotel, and other costs are not included.
To Apply: Prepare and e-mail a letter of no more than two pages explaining the reason why you believe you should receive the grant to: NACDL Senior Director of Events Akvile Athanason, at aathanason@nacdl.org.
All applications must be submitted before registering for the seminar and received by October 15, 2024.
NACDL MEMBERSHIP AND RESERVATION AT THE HOST HOTEL ARE REQUIRED TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR NEEDS-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS.
OPTION 2: Public Defense Scholarships
As a result of generous grant funding, NACDL is able to offer scholarship assistance to public defense providers to attend this NACDL training program. Scholarships will be awarded in the form of full or partial reimbursement of the registration costs of the program. Limited travel reimbursement stipends may also be awarded to qualifying individuals to help defray the costs of travel and lodging.
Completed public defense scholarship applications should be emailed to: PDTScholarship@nacdl.org
Apply for a Public Defense Scholarship
Pricing
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Members of NACDL enjoy exclusive registration rates for our seminars along with all the benefits from joining.
| Registration Fees | |
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| NACDL Members: Regular, Life, and Sustaining | $419 |
| NACDL Members: Public Defenders, Associate, Professor, "New Lawyer" and International | $319 |
| Non Members (includes 1 year membership) | $758 |
| Non-Member Public Defenders | $339 |
| ALL Nevada and California Lawyers (Residents Only) | $329 |
| Groups of 4 or more PDs (must register at the same time; 1 payment; no changes or cancellations allowed). To register a group, please visit: http://www.nacdl.org/PDGroups | $299 |
| Non-Attendee Materials / Recordings | |
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| Audio Recording of Seminar (Pre-Sale) | $225 |
| Video Recording of Seminar (Pre-Sale) | $299 |
CANCELLATIONS: There is a $75 cancellation fee. Cancellations must be received in writing via e-mail to cancel@nacdl.org by 5:30 pm E.T. Friday, November 8, 2024, to receive a refund, less the cancellation fee. No refunds can be issued after the cancellation deadline.
Code of Conduct
NACDL endeavors to foster a working, learning, and social environment free of harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and insult. To that end, NACDL has adopted a Code of Conduct for Affiliated Persons that applies to all attendees and participants of any kind at all NACDL sponsored events.
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