For criminal defense lawyers and wannabes....Make your plans now, this one will be great:

With advances in science and technology occurring daily, it has never been more critical for defense lawyers to learn how science can help or hinder their cases. This innovative seminar will present the most cutting-edge techniques available to defend every kind of criminal case.

Among the areas highlighted are evidence collection, lab protocols, selecting and cross-examining experts, the use of Daubert to challenge "junk" and "novel" sciences, and attacking commonly accepted "sciences" that have recently begun to fall out of favor. You will receive an insider's view of how the expert prepares for and against these challenges and learn the fundamentals of a broad array of sciences confronted by the defense lawyer in the trenches -- including DNA, ballistics, arson investigations, time of death, and forensic pathology. NACDL has brought together the most nationally renowned scientific experts in their fields, coupled with the best lawyers in America for this ground-breaking seminar. Don't miss it!

The Faculty:

Larry Pozner-Voir Dire: Science & Technologies; Jeralyn Merritt-Attacking Eyewitness Evidence: Effective Use of the Psychological Expert; Dr. Henry C. Lee -Physical Evidence Found on the Human Body;Barry Scheck -Proving Innocence Through Forensics: With and Without DNA; David S. Rudolph -Zen and the Art of Cross-Examining Experts (or How I Became an Idiot Savant); David Wymore-Derailing the Physical Evidence Railroad; Norm Mueller- Ethics and Experts: Avoiding Traps for the Unwary;Rick Williamson -Smoke and Mirrors: Dealing with Expert Testimony in Arson Cases; Jim P. Cooney, III -Time of Death, Entomology, and the Body Farm in Tennessee; Dr. Suzanne Pinto-Bernhard-Sex Offenders: What You Need to Know About What Your Client is Getting Into; Drew Findling-You’re My Homicide Detective and I Love You, Man!; and David Lewis -Forensics Failure: The Chief Justice Gives Us a Defense. (Speakers & topics are subject to change)

Special Events:

Luncheon Address—Former U.S. Senator Gary Hart will be the keynote speaker for our luncheon, Friday, August 1, 2003 at the Adam’s Mark Hotel.

Shooting Range—Join us for a rare opportunity to visit a shooting range and learn first-hand about firearms, ballistic evidence, and how to utilize your experience to build on a winning defense for your client. (Additional fees may apply depending on the amount of your activity)