Battling Blood and Beyond: 

DUII Litigation and Defense  

March 13–14, 2026 • Hood River Inn, Hood River 

Reservation deadline February 15 See Venue at left for information.

Friday, March 13 
1:00 pm – 5:15 pm, followed by a Welcome Reception—light snacks provided, no-host bar.

Saturday, March 14 
9:00 am – 1:15 pm, includes hot breakfast @8am

AGENDA POSTED - See Agenda at left

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With the passage of HB 2473, we are very likely to see a surge in blood samples and testing in driving under the influence cases. Police officers will now also become phlebotomists and as defense attorneys, we need to be ready to combat the science that will come along with these developments. The spring OCDLA conference is designed to help practitioners become more comfortable with and better equipped to attack government evidence in these cases. The conference will focus on the science of blood and urine testing, litigation and strategy, legal arguments, discovery, and recent caselaw developments. We hope to see you in Hood River to start battling the blood! —Kristen Ham, Marcus Gunn for the Education Committee.

Members: Please log in to register.

Earlybird Registration—through MARCH 3
Members: Lawyers $275  •  NonLawyers $180
NonMembers: Lawyers $425  •  NonLawyers $330
Law Students — $25, with membership included
 
Standard Registration—beginning MARCH 4
Members: Lawyers $300 • NonLawyers $205
NonMembers: Lawyers $450   • NonLawyers $355
Law Students — $50, with membership included

• Stunning views of the Columbia Gorge & superb low rates beginning at $129/night, with river views at $189/night.

• Cutting-edge presentations to bring you up-to-date!

• Fabulous reception Friday night – get together with your fellow defenders again! 

Program coordinated by Marcus Gunn and Kristen Ham for the OCDLA Education Committee. Take a look at the Agenda tab (at left). 

Trial Practice Workshop

Once again, OCDLA offers a Friday morning half-day DUII trial practice workshop featuring Simon Whang & Alex Fletcher. 

Click over to the DUII TRIAL PRACTICE WORKSHOP 

https://ocdla.my.site.com/OcdlaEvent?id=a23VJ00000Ah64P

event for more details. 

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 download in advance
• Friday reception
• Hot breakfast Saturday
• Refreshments at the breaks
• CLE credit
• Networking, relaxing, a great time!
 
Financial assistance?
Members contact OCDLA by March 3 about scholarships, payment plans, or creative payment arrangements.
 
Cancellations
Cancellations made before March 9 will receive a refund less a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellations made after March 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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