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Co-sponsored by Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
CAPITAL DEFENSE PRACTICE FUNDAMENTALS
Friday, January 23, 2009--8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This year’s conference theme, Training for the Long Run, underscores the fact that while we have “gone the distance” and had great successes in our litigation efforts, we still have some miles left before reaching the finish line.Just as long distance runners increase their stamina and skill through frequent and intense practice, we come together to hone our capital defense skills.
Topics:Effective Mitigation Strategies; Developing Strong Client and Team Relations; Plea Negotiation: It Takes a Village; Integrating Themes & Theories and Presenting the Penalty Phase; and How to Get the Funds and Time to Do the Right Thing
Faculty:Russell Stetler, Scharlette Holdman, Marc Bookman, Karl Schwartz, and Danalynn Recer
CLE Credits: 6.0 hours*
Winning a Capital Trial: Jury Selection Training
Saturday, January 24, 2009--8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Successful death penalty voir dire is one of the most important skills for lawyers to master. Doing it well can win cases and saves lives. Participants will work with faculty to learn a version of the 'Colorado Method' of capital voir dire, which has become the national model.Then they will have an opportunity to practice trial skills in small, intensive breakout sessions.
Faculty:David A. Lane, Killmer, Lane & Newman, LLP; with breakout session leaders: Marc
Bookman, William Rowe, Danalynn Recer, and Karl Schwartz
CLE Credits: 6.0 hours*
*PACDL will apply for 12 hours of Continuing Legal Education credit through the State Bar of Pennsylvania. Complete information will be available in the registration packet you receive at check-in. Please familiarize yourself with your state’s CLE requirements.
Registration:
Full (both days): $225* (This includes continental breakfast and box lunch on both days, a ticket to the Awards Banquet on Saturday and access to all NCADP conference activities.)
Single Day: $125* (includes continental breakfast and lunch for the day).
Register at "Register" tab above. Note: Rates increase $25 after 12/31/08
Hotel:Holiday Inn Harrisburg East 4751 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111, (717) 939-7841
Book your room via the link at www.NCADP.org or by calling 800-637-4817, Option #2 for group reservations. Tell them that you are attending the NCADP Conference to get the special rate of $95.00 plus tax per night.Special rate deadline: December 22, 2008.If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please contact aimee@ncadp.org or (202) 423-4223.
For More Information:Please contact Aimee Gabel at aimee@ncadp.org or (202) 423-4223.
