All Things Jury Seminar 2025
Sept. 12–13, 2025
All Things Jury Seminar 2025 • Agate Beach Inn, Newport
Friday, September 12,
Saturday, September 13
LODGING
See Venue at left for information.
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Members: Please log in to register.
Earlybird Registration—through September 2
Members: Lawyers $275 • NonLawyers $180
NonMembers: Lawyers $425 • NonLawyers $330
Law Students — $25, with membership included
Standard Registration—beginning September 3
Members: Lawyers $300 • NonLawyers $205
NonMembers: Lawyers $450 • NonLawyers $355
Law Students — $50, with membership included
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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
• Written material in advance
• CLE credit
• Friday reception, breakfast on Saturday
• Refreshments during breaks
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Financial assistance?
Members contact OCDLA by September 2 about scholarships, payment plans or creative payment arrangements.
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Cancellations
Seminar cancellations made before September 8 will receive a refund less a $25 cancellation fee.
Seminar cancellations made after September 8 (once material is emailed) will receive a refund less a $100 cancellation /written material fee.
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No-show Policy
Written materials are sent in advance to all participants. The download of the audio recordings will be sent to OCDLA members only; nonmembers who do not attend are ineligible to receive the recordings or a refund.
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Friday, September 12,
Saturday, September 13
LODGING
See Venue at left for information.
________
Members: Please log in to register.
Earlybird Registration—through September 2
Members: Lawyers $275 • NonLawyers $180
NonMembers: Lawyers $425 • NonLawyers $330
Law Students — $25, with membership included
Standard Registration—beginning September 3
Members: Lawyers $300 • NonLawyers $205
NonMembers: Lawyers $450 • NonLawyers $355
Law Students — $50, with membership included
________
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
• Written material in advance
• CLE credit
• Friday reception, breakfast on Saturday
• Refreshments during breaks
______
Financial assistance?
Members contact OCDLA by September 2 about scholarships, payment plans or creative payment arrangements.
_______
Cancellations
Seminar cancellations made before September 8 will receive a refund less a $25 cancellation fee.
Seminar cancellations made after September 8 (once material is emailed) will receive a refund less a $100 cancellation /written material fee.
_______
No-show Policy
Written materials are sent in advance to all participants. The download of the audio recordings will be sent to OCDLA members only; nonmembers who do not attend are ineligible to receive the recordings or a refund.
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Friday, September 12
Moderated by Jordon Huppert, Oregon Public Defense Commission, Salem
12:00p Registration/Check-in
1:00 Story Telling in Voir Dire
Russell Barnett, Attorney at Law, Portland
2:00 The Call is Coming from Inside the House: Confronting Our Own Implicit Bias Before We Face the Jury
Taylor Herbert, PD Services of Lane County, Inc., Eugene
3:00 Break
3:15 Jury Questionnaires: Why, When, How
Michael Bertholf, Attorney at Law, Medford
4:00 Techniques to Persuade the Jury in Closing Argument
Speaker: Kelsey Jones, Attorney at Law, Portland
5:00p Adjourn for the Day – Reception with Hearty Appetizers
Saturday, September 13
Moderated by Kia Tolbert, Umpqua Valley Public Defender, Roseburg
8:00a Hot Breakfast (included)
9:00 The Problem with Peremptories – a Growing National Movement for Eliminating Peremptory Challenges
Kevin Heade, Pinal County Public Defender, AZ
10:30 Break
10:45 Juror "Rehabilitation"
Honorable Courtland Geyer, Marion County Circuit Court, Salem
Marcus Gunn, Attorney at Law, Portland
11:45a Adjourn
Program and speakers subject to change.
Agate Beach Inn, Newport
Lodging reservation deadline is August 19, 2025.
Call 541-265-9411, mention that you are with the OCDLA Conference
$131 hillside, 1 king or 2 queen beds
$171 ocean view, 1 king or 2 queen beds
Parking:
Free parking
Pet fees:
We are pet friendly and allow up to two dogs in a rented room. The size limit for any one dog shall be 80 pounds. Other pet types (e.g. cats) may be allowed upon the hotel’s approval prior to arrival. The pet friendly rate is $40 per day.
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Agate Beach Inn restaurant note:
The Seaglass Bistro and Lounge is open for breakfast, 7:30–10:30 a.m. The Seaglass Bistro is NOT open for lunch. The lounge opens at 4:00 p.m. with a limited menu, and the Bistro and Lounge is open for dinner, 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Location:
3019 N Coast Hwy
Newport OR 97365
Lodging reservation deadline is August 19, 2025.
Call 541-265-9411, mention that you are with the OCDLA Conference
$131 hillside, 1 king or 2 queen beds
$171 ocean view, 1 king or 2 queen beds
Parking:
Free parking
Pet fees:
We are pet friendly and allow up to two dogs in a rented room. The size limit for any one dog shall be 80 pounds. Other pet types (e.g. cats) may be allowed upon the hotel’s approval prior to arrival. The pet friendly rate is $40 per day.
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Agate Beach Inn restaurant note:
The Seaglass Bistro and Lounge is open for breakfast, 7:30–10:30 a.m. The Seaglass Bistro is NOT open for lunch. The lounge opens at 4:00 p.m. with a limited menu, and the Bistro and Lounge is open for dinner, 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Location:
3019 N Coast Hwy
Newport OR 97365
Registration Instructions
Important: Click the yellow Save button to add the ticket to your cart, then click Checkout.