Winter Conference 2024
December 6-7, 2024
EVIDENCE! With stellar presentations from:
Daniel Sheridan, PhD, RN, FAAN, Arizona
Colette Tvedt, Colorado
Abraham Hutt, Colorado
Reid Kajikawa, Eugene
Judge Benjamin Souede, Portland
Judge Ramón Pagán, Salem
Justice Bronson James, Salem
Janis Puracal, Portland
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NEWLY ADDED INVESTIGATION TRACK • Friday, Dec. 6, 8:45a–12p
Three hours of continuing education for defense investigators.
Topics & Speakers
KEN MORROW AWARD TRIBUTE and GALA HOLIDAY DINNER
Friday, Dec. 6, 6PM
The OCDLA Board of Directors is pleased to honor Steve Sady, Federal Public Defender, with the Ken Morrow Lifetime Achievement Award.
Read more and purchase tickets here.
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WINTER CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
MEMBERS, Please log in to register.
Choose Registration Option at Right
Investigation Track as a standalone is available here.
Early Bird Registration — Until November 26
Members:
Lawyers $285 | NonLawyers $200
NonMembers
Lawyers $445 | NonLawyers $305
Students — $25, includes $10 membership
Judges — $280
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Standard Registration — After November 26
Members:
Lawyers $310 | NonLawyers $225
NonMembers
Lawyers $470 | NonLawyers $325
Students — $50, includes $10 membership
Judges — $305
Who may attend?
This program is open to defense lawyers and those professionals and law students directly involved in the defense function.
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What’s included in the fee?
• Seminar admission (Fri–Sat)
• Written material in advance via download link
• CLE credit
• Hot breakfast on Saturday
• Refreshments during breaks
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Financial assistance?
Members contact OCDLA by November 26 about scholarships, payment plans or creative payment arrangements.
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Cancellations
Seminar cancellations made before December 2 will receive a refund less a $25 cancellation fee. Seminar cancellations made after December 2 will receive a refund less a $100 cancellation/written material fee. No-show policy: Written materials are emailed in advance to all participants. Audio recording downloads will be sent to OCDLA members only; nonmembers who do not attend are ineligible to receive audio recordings or a refund.
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No-show Policy
Written materials are sent in advance to all participants. Audio recording downloads well be sent to OCDLA members only; nonmembers who do not attend are ineligible to receive the recordings or a refund.
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CLE Credit
Credit will be applied for in Oregon. Oregon is an approved jurisdiction in California. For other state accreditation questions, call OCDLA at 541-686-8716.
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Social Event Only Attendees
This option is for retired members or those not currently practicing law who do not want to attend the CLE but would like to attend the social events — coffee, snacks at breaks, one breakfast, and the Ken Morrow Award dinner.
Daniel Sheridan, PhD, RN, FAAN, Arizona
Colette Tvedt, Colorado
Abraham Hutt, Colorado
Reid Kajikawa, Eugene
Judge Benjamin Souede, Portland
Judge Ramón Pagán, Salem
Justice Bronson James, Salem
Janis Puracal, Portland
_____
NEWLY ADDED INVESTIGATION TRACK • Friday, Dec. 6, 8:45a–12p
Three hours of continuing education for defense investigators.
Topics & Speakers
- An Investigator’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence (AI) • Joshua Cohen, Fat Pencil Studios
- Phone Extractions • Arthur Hively, Roloff Digital Forensics
- Organizing & Reviewing Discovery • Ari Steinberg-Lake, Paralegal/Litigation Support
KEN MORROW AWARD TRIBUTE and GALA HOLIDAY DINNER
Friday, Dec. 6, 6PM
The OCDLA Board of Directors is pleased to honor Steve Sady, Federal Public Defender, with the Ken Morrow Lifetime Achievement Award.
Read more and purchase tickets here.
____
WINTER CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
MEMBERS, Please log in to register.
Choose Registration Option at Right
Investigation Track as a standalone is available here.
Early Bird Registration — Until November 26
Members:
Lawyers $285 | NonLawyers $200
Investigation Track Add-On:
Lawyers $360 | NonLawyers $275
Lawyers $360 | NonLawyers $275
NonMembers
Lawyers $445 | NonLawyers $305
Investigation Track Add-On:
Lawyers $520 | NonLawyers $375
Lawyers $520 | NonLawyers $375
Students — $25, includes $10 membership
Judges — $280
__________
Standard Registration — After November 26
Members:
Lawyers $310 | NonLawyers $225
Investigation Track Add-On:
Lawyers $385 | NonLawyers $300
Lawyers $385 | NonLawyers $300
NonMembers
Lawyers $470 | NonLawyers $325
Investigation Track Add-On:
Lawyers $545 | NonLawyers $400
Lawyers $545 | NonLawyers $400
Students — $50, includes $10 membership
Judges — $305
Who may attend?
This program is open to defense lawyers and those professionals and law students directly involved in the defense function.
_______
What’s included in the fee?
• Seminar admission (Fri–Sat)
• Written material in advance via download link
• CLE credit
• Hot breakfast on Saturday
• Refreshments during breaks
______
Financial assistance?
Members contact OCDLA by November 26 about scholarships, payment plans or creative payment arrangements.
_______
Cancellations
Seminar cancellations made before December 2 will receive a refund less a $25 cancellation fee. Seminar cancellations made after December 2 will receive a refund less a $100 cancellation/written material fee. No-show policy: Written materials are emailed in advance to all participants. Audio recording downloads will be sent to OCDLA members only; nonmembers who do not attend are ineligible to receive audio recordings or a refund.
_______
No-show Policy
Written materials are sent in advance to all participants. Audio recording downloads well be sent to OCDLA members only; nonmembers who do not attend are ineligible to receive the recordings or a refund.
_______
CLE Credit
Credit will be applied for in Oregon. Oregon is an approved jurisdiction in California. For other state accreditation questions, call OCDLA at 541-686-8716.
_______
Social Event Only Attendees
This option is for retired members or those not currently practicing law who do not want to attend the CLE but would like to attend the social events — coffee, snacks at breaks, one breakfast, and the Ken Morrow Award dinner.
Winter Conference 2024
Theme: Evidence
December 6–7, 2024
Add-on INVESTIGATION TRACK December 6, 8:45 a.m–12 p.m.
Topics & Speakers
Winter Conference Program
Friday, December 6
Moderated by - David T. McDonald, Sherlag | Demuniz LLP, Portland
12:00p Registration
1:00p Understanding Injuries and Injury Progression
Daniel Sheridan, PhD, RN, FAAN, J.S. Net Associates LLC, Arizona
2:00p Expert Litigation Guiding Principles
Colette Tvedt, Office of the Municipal Public Defender, Colorado
2:45p Break / Door Prizes
3:00p Story Telling Through Cross Examination
Abraham V. Hutt, Recht Kornfeld PC, Colorado
4:00p Adjourn for the day.
6:00p Holiday Dinner and Ken Morrow Award
Honoring Steve Sady plus a live auction.
Saturday, December 7
Moderated by – Ryan O'Connor, O'Connor Weber LLC, Portland
7:30a Hot Breakfast (included)
8:30a Defense Discovery Obligations, Keeping Your Expert Your Expert, Ethics in Relation to Riddle Case (Ethics)
Reid Kajikawa, Public Defenders of Lane County, Eugene
9:30a Break / Door Prizes & Refreshments
9:45a Litigating Complex Evidence Issues at all Stages of the Court System – Trial, COA, and Supremes
Speakers: Judge Benjamin Souede, Multnomah County Circuit Court, Portland
Judge Ramón Pagán, Oregon Court of Appeals, Salem
Justice Bronson James, Oregon Supreme Court, Salem
11:45a How to Understand, Investigate and Litigate Issues Around Complex DNA Mixtures
Janis Puracal, Forensic Justice Project, Portland
12:45p Adjourn.
Program, speakers, topics and times subject to change.
Theme: Evidence
December 6–7, 2024
Add-on INVESTIGATION TRACK December 6, 8:45 a.m–12 p.m.
Topics & Speakers
- An Investigator’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence (AI) • Joshua Cohen, Fat Pencil Studios
- Phone Extractions • Arthur Hively, Roloff Digital Forensics
- Organizing & Reviewing Discovery • Ari Steinberg-Lake, Paralegal/Litigation Support
Winter Conference Program
Friday, December 6
Moderated by - David T. McDonald, Sherlag | Demuniz LLP, Portland
12:00p Registration
1:00p Understanding Injuries and Injury Progression
Daniel Sheridan, PhD, RN, FAAN, J.S. Net Associates LLC, Arizona
2:00p Expert Litigation Guiding Principles
Colette Tvedt, Office of the Municipal Public Defender, Colorado
2:45p Break / Door Prizes
3:00p Story Telling Through Cross Examination
Abraham V. Hutt, Recht Kornfeld PC, Colorado
4:00p Adjourn for the day.
6:00p Holiday Dinner and Ken Morrow Award
Honoring Steve Sady plus a live auction.
Saturday, December 7
Moderated by – Ryan O'Connor, O'Connor Weber LLC, Portland
7:30a Hot Breakfast (included)
8:30a Defense Discovery Obligations, Keeping Your Expert Your Expert, Ethics in Relation to Riddle Case (Ethics)
Reid Kajikawa, Public Defenders of Lane County, Eugene
9:30a Break / Door Prizes & Refreshments
9:45a Litigating Complex Evidence Issues at all Stages of the Court System – Trial, COA, and Supremes
Speakers: Judge Benjamin Souede, Multnomah County Circuit Court, Portland
Judge Ramón Pagán, Oregon Court of Appeals, Salem
Justice Bronson James, Oregon Supreme Court, Salem
11:45a How to Understand, Investigate and Litigate Issues Around Complex DNA Mixtures
Janis Puracal, Forensic Justice Project, Portland
12:45p Adjourn.
Program, speakers, topics and times subject to change.
The Benson Hotel, Portland, OR
Lodging at The Benson HotelCall 503-228-2000 / 1-888-774-1500 or email reservations@bensonhotel.com and identify yourself as part of the 2024 Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (OCDLA).Reservations must be made by November 27.
After this date rooms may not be available at our special rate of $179 king bed or 2 queen beds (urban view); $179 king corner room;
$179 king studio suite (urban view).
Parking — For those staying at the Benson the overnight valet parking rate is $39 per day (special OCDLA rate, regularly $49). For those not staying at the Benson, the parking rate is $9 per hour with a maximum of $25 per day (mention you are with OCDLA).