Z is for Zealous 2026
February 21, 2026
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Early Bird Registration — Until February 11
Members — Lawyers $195 | NonLawyers $100
NonMembers — Lawyers $245 | NonLawyers $150
Students — $25, with membership included
Standard Registration — After February 11
Members — Lawyers $220 | NonLawyers $125
NonMembers — Lawyers $270 | NonLawyers $175
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
• Continental breakfast on Saturday
• Lunch on Saturday
• Refreshments during breaks
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Financial assistance?
Contact OCDLA by February 13 about scholarships, payment plans or creative payment arrangements.
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Cancellations
Seminar cancellations made before February 17 (date material is emailed) will receive a refund less a $25 cancellation fee.
After February 17 there are no refunds.
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No-show Policy
Written materials are sent in advance to all participants. We will send recordings to OCDLA members only; nonmembers who do not attend are ineligible to receive the audio recordings or a refund.
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CLE Credit
Pending approval in Oregon. Call regarding other states for approximately
6.25 general credits, including 1 ethics.
Program
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Moderator Steven Arntt, Oregon Public Defense Commission, Salem
8a | Registration/Continental Breakfast (included with registration)
8:30 | Opening Remarks About Public Defense
Steven Arntt, Oregon Public Defense Commission, Salem
8:45 | Why Are We Here and What Are We Doing? Client Centered Practice
Caitlin Plummer, Executive Director of the PD Services of Lane County, Eugene
9:45 | Break
10:00 | Appellate Preservation
Matthew Blythe, Oregon Public Defense Commission, Salem
11:00 | How to Prepare a Trial to Reduce Anxiety
Jordan Willetts, Attorney at Law, Salem
12:00p | Lunch (included with registration)
1:00 | Juvenile Law Overview
Kevin Hupy, Attorney at Law, Salem
2:00 | Motions
Drew Flood, Metro Public Defender, Portland
3:00 | Break
3:15 | Talking to Your Clients: Tips and Tricks For Reducing Client Anxiety and Fulfilling Your Ethical Responsibility (Ethics)
Rian Peck, Attorney at Law, Portland
4:15 | What Happens if You Lose? Good News! It's Not the End
Elizabeth Baker, Attorney at Law, Eugene
5:15 | Adjourn
Program subject to change.
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Moderator Steven Arntt, Oregon Public Defense Commission, Salem
8a | Registration/Continental Breakfast (included with registration)
8:30 | Opening Remarks About Public Defense
Steven Arntt, Oregon Public Defense Commission, Salem
8:45 | Why Are We Here and What Are We Doing? Client Centered Practice
Caitlin Plummer, Executive Director of the PD Services of Lane County, Eugene
9:45 | Break
10:00 | Appellate Preservation
Matthew Blythe, Oregon Public Defense Commission, Salem
11:00 | How to Prepare a Trial to Reduce Anxiety
Jordan Willetts, Attorney at Law, Salem
12:00p | Lunch (included with registration)
1:00 | Juvenile Law Overview
Kevin Hupy, Attorney at Law, Salem
2:00 | Motions
Drew Flood, Metro Public Defender, Portland
3:00 | Break
3:15 | Talking to Your Clients: Tips and Tricks For Reducing Client Anxiety and Fulfilling Your Ethical Responsibility (Ethics)
Rian Peck, Attorney at Law, Portland
4:15 | What Happens if You Lose? Good News! It's Not the End
Elizabeth Baker, Attorney at Law, Eugene
5:15 | Adjourn
Program subject to change.
The seminar will take place at Willamette University School of Law in Salem.