Search & Seizure 2026
Sept. 18–19, 2026
2026 OCDLA Search & Seizure Seminar
September 18–19, Best Western Agate Beach Inn, Newport
* * * MEMBERS, PLEASE LOG IN. * * *
Early Bird Registration — Until September 8
Members — Lawyers $295 | NonLawyers $195
NonMembers — Lawyers $450 | NonLawyers $350
Students — $25, with membership included
Standard Registration — After September 8
Members — Lawyers $320 | NonLawyers $220
NonMembers — Lawyers $475 | NonLawyers $375
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
• Reception Friday night, Breakfast on Saturday
• Refreshments during breaks
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Financial assistance?
Members contact OCDLA by August 30 about scholarships, payment plans or creative payment arrangements.
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Cancellations
Seminar cancellations made before September 14 will receive a refund less a $25 cancellation fee.
Seminar cancellations made after September 14 (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. Audio materials 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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CLE Credit
Pending approval in Oregon for approximately 7.75 general credits. For other state accreditation, call OCDLA at 541-686-8716.
September 18–19, Best Western Agate Beach Inn, Newport
* * * MEMBERS, PLEASE LOG IN. * * *
Early Bird Registration — Until September 8
Members — Lawyers $295 | NonLawyers $195
NonMembers — Lawyers $450 | NonLawyers $350
Students — $25, with membership included
Standard Registration — After September 8
Members — Lawyers $320 | NonLawyers $220
NonMembers — Lawyers $475 | NonLawyers $375
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
• Reception Friday night, Breakfast on Saturday
• Refreshments during breaks
______
Financial assistance?
Members contact OCDLA by August 30 about scholarships, payment plans or creative payment arrangements.
_______
Cancellations
Seminar cancellations made before September 14 will receive a refund less a $25 cancellation fee.
Seminar cancellations made after September 14 (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. Audio materials will be sent to OCDLA members only; nonmembers who do not attend are ineligible to receive the recordings or a refund.
_______
CLE Credit
Pending approval in Oregon for approximately 7.75 general credits. For other state accreditation, call OCDLA at 541-686-8716.
2026 OCDLA Search & Seizure Seminar
September 18–19, Agate Beach Inn, Newport
Pending CLE credits: 7.75 general
Program speakers, topics and times subject to change.
Friday, September 18
Moderator: Amy Bingham, Salem
Noon
Registration
1:00p
Issue Spotting: Intro Basics, Involuntary Disclosure & Inevitable Discovery
Connor McDermott, Columbia Gorge Defenders, The Dalles
2:00
Motion to Suppress Basics and Building a Record
Rosalind Lee, Eugene
3:00
Break / Door Prizes
3:15
Warrantless Searches and Exigency
Daniel Silberman, Oregon Public Defense Commission, Salem
4:15
Motions to Controvert
Kelsey Bissonnett, Metro PD Washington Co., Hillsboro
5:15p
Adjourn for the Day – Reception with Hearty Appetizers (Included)
Saturday, September 19
Moderator: Connor McDermott, The Dalles
8:00a
Hot Breakfast (included)
9:00
You Won the Motion. Now Win the Case – Litigation Strategies to Maximize the Scope of Suppression after Turay and DeJong
Mark Kimbrell, Portland
10:00
Break/Door Prizes
10:15
A Subpoena is Not Enough: The New Privacy Protections for Bank, Medical and other Personal Records After DeWitt Simons
Lindsey Burrows, Portland
Emily Seltzer, Oregon Public Defense Commission, Salem
11:15
Break/Door Prizes
11:30
Digital and Electronic Searches
Tex Clark, Portland
12:15
Exposing Children to Sex Abuse-Child Sex Abuse Material-Specific Suppression Arguments
Jason Thompson, Salem
1:15p
Adjourn
Agate Beach Inn, Newport
Lodging reservation deadline has been extended to September 3.
Call 541-265-9411, mention that you are with the OCDLA Search & Seizure Seminar.
$141 hillside, 1 king or 2 queen beds
$181 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.
Lodging reservation deadline has been extended to September 3.
Call 541-265-9411, mention that you are with the OCDLA Search & Seizure Seminar.
$141 hillside, 1 king or 2 queen beds
$181 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.
Registration Instructions
Important: Do not skip step 4. Members must be logged in for member pricing. 1. Click “Add New Registrant.” 2. Choose ticket type from the pull down menu. 3. Fill out name and email fields. 4. Click the yellow Save button at left - this adds the ticket to your cart. 5. Click Checkout.