Juvenile Law Training Academy
Stand By Me: Juvenile court advocacy in an era of change
October 8–9, 2018 | Eugene, OR
Juvenile court is very dynamic right now. Sure, one could argue it is always a time of “change,” right? For our purposes here, the faculty for the 2018 academy will have much to share to get/keep you up-to-date in areas most directly impacting your practice.
This seminar is for all juvenile court stakeholders including attorneys for children, parents and the government, DHS child welfare staff, CASAs, and CRB members.
Sponsoring and Coordinating Organizations:
Sponsors: Juvenile Court Improvement Project, OSB Juvenile Law Section, Office of Public Defense Services, OCDLA; with invaluable assistance from: CASA Program, DHS Child Welfare Program, Dept. of Justice, Marian Co. District Attorney's Office, UO School of Law, and Youth, Rights and Justice Attorneys at Law.
2025 Annual Conference: Fighting Forward
June 12–14, 2025
Riverhouse on the Deschutes, Bend
Criminal and juvenile defense is hard work.
No matter how much we prepare, no matter how hard we try, no matter how right we are—judges make bad rulings, juries give bad verdicts, and, yes, clients make bad decisions.
We can’t fight back. The past is past. But we can Fight Forward.
We can persevere and be stronger. This year’s conference is designed to help you Fight Forward with greater confidence, strategies, and fresh perspectives. Join us in Bend and recharge!
“Anger will only weaken you and if you really want to piss off the people who did this, forgive them.” —Ola Obisanya, Ted Lasso.
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Who may attend the Annual Conference?
This program is open to defense lawyers and those professionals and law students directly involved in the defense function.
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Lodging: Riverhouse on the Deschutes
OCDLA's Special Room Rates start at $206/night for a lodge king/double queen
Additional information under the Venue tab.
Click here to book your reservations
You must book by Monday, May 12, 2025
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This conference will not be streamed. The CLE presentations will be recorded for those who cannot attend.
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Early Bird Registration — Until June 2
Members
Lawyers $380 • Nonlawyers $300
Nonmembers*
Lawyers $545 • Nonlawyers $420
Students — $25, with membership included
Standard Registration — After June 2
Members
Lawyers $405 • Nonlawyers $325
Nonmembers*
Lawyers $570 • Nonlawyers $445
Students — $50, with membership included
*Nonmembers: If you are an investigator or other nonlawyer legal professional, join OCDLA at the regular rate of $150/year, good through June 30, 2026, and you will be eligible for member pricing for the conference plus get the remainder of this membership year – through June 30, 2025 – absolutely free! Lawyers may join at the rate of $265/year as a member of the bar four years or less, or $370/year for practitioners over 5 years. Contact staff at 541/686-8716 to sign up.
Defense Investigation Track — Concurrent with the CLE conference, a special, dual track of presentations will focus on defense investigation. See the "Investigation Track" tab at left. Registration authorizes attendance for BOTH TRACKS of presentations, all meals and events. For each time slot, attendees choose which presentation to attend. Attorneys attending the investigation track OSB CLE–eligible presentations will need to sign in.
Thanks to Steve Wilson and James Comstock, chairs of the Oregon Licensed Investigators Committee, for planning this special track.
CLE presentations will be recorded for purchase by those who do not register for the conference and will be made available to those who register and are unable to attend. No-shows will be asked which track of presentations they wish to receive (General Session or Investigation). Packages and pricing will be determined after the conference.
In person attendance at a presentation at either track is an election; only no-shows will receive post-conference recordings. Registered attorneys at the conference who attend investigation track presentations are not eligible to receive recordings of concurrent presentations.
Social Events Only
$150, includes all meals (Thursday reception, breakfast, lunch and reception Friday, and Saturday breakfast).
Written Materials Hard Copy
Pre-orders due by Thursday, June 5
General Session written materials in hard copy: $48.
Investigation Track written materials in hard copy: $30.
What’s included in the Annual Conference fee?
• Seminar admission (Thurs.–Sat.)
• Written material download in advance
• Thursday evening opening welcome reception
• Continental breakfast and lunch Friday
• Friday Night Reception
• Hot breakfast Saturday
• Refreshments at the breaks
• CLE credit
• Networking, relaxing, a great time!
Financial assistance?
Members contact OCDLA by June 2 about scholarships, payment plans, or creative payment arrangements.
Cancellations
Cancellations made before June 9 will receive a refund less a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellations made after June 9 — once material download link has been emailed — will receive a refund less a $100 cancellation/written material fee. No-show policy: Written materials are emailed in advance to all participants. Access to a conference recording will be made available to OCDLA members only; nonmembers who do not attend are ineligible to receive audio recordings or a refund.
If You Register But Can't Attend
If you register but can't attend we will provide members with access to a recording after the conference.
CLE Credit
Credit pending in Oregon and Washington. OCDLA is an approved jurisdiction in California. OCDLA is an approved Department of Public Safety Standards and Training CLE provider. For other state accreditation questions call OCDLA at 541-686-8716.
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Death Penalty Defense
Practical Skills for Defending Impractical Cases
October 26–27 | Sunriver Resort
You don’t have to be a capital defender to gather new skills and strategies. Take a look at the following topics that will help improve your practice:
Crime Lab Discovery: Where They Hide Their Misconduct
Kelley Kulick, Deputy Public Defender in San Jose, Calif., and Karen Lawless, forensic consultant, Forest Grove, Ore., will address how to discover crime lab errors. Think mitigation interviews don’t translate to other major felony cases? Think again. Mary Goody will take us through the terrain of interviewing witnesses to ferret out those crucial factors that can help you win. Lois Heaney, a senior litigation specialist in Oakland, Calif., will provide new strategies to oppose death qualification—an excellent primer for anyone considering capital work and also anyone fascinated with the psychology of jury selection.
Read more and register here.
Public Defense Management
Managing for Better Results
October 25–26 | Sunriver Resort
Malia N. Brink, Associate Counsel for Public Defense, ABA Standing Committee on Legal Aid and Indigent Defendants, Washington, DC, is presenting on the upcoming ABA Caseload/Workload Study on Friday morning at the seminar. Her presentation will be integrated with the Public Defense Services Commission meeting, as she and the Commission discuss the dimensions of the study, goals and the impact on you.
Malia Brink has spent over 15 years working on criminal justice reform issues with a focus on public defense reform. Join her and fellow lawyers, staff and managers who have the common goal of improving public defense for this important training.
Read more and register here.
Defending Sex Cases
BRAND NEW! OCDLA’s long-awaited manual for trying sex cases is here. Ever feel like you’re fighting a Hydra-headed prosecution when defending sex crime allegations? Being double or triple teamed by the Multidisciplinary Team? Facing child complainants contaminated by ongoing prosecution interviews? Fighting motions to admit prior bad acts?
So many questions when you’re looking for answers!
The answers are here. OCDLA is proud to release the long-awaited Defending Sex Cases manual! You will find it was worth the wait. telling the defendant’s story, evaluating physical findings, challenging hearsay and other act evidence, false memories, how to try the case: jury selection, cross-examination, jury instructions – and so much more! Lessons about handling complex, difficult cases — information you can use in other types of cases — from people who’ve been in the trenches. Three years in the making!
Read more.