About CDAMThe Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan is a membership organization made up of criminal defense attorneys throughout Michigan.Members range from solo practitioners to large law firms and includes both new and well-seasoned attorneys. CDAM provides education, resources, and support to criminal defense attorneys through its spring and fall conferences and its annual trial college. CDAM also publishes a quarterly newsletter, Right to Counsel, and an annual Member Directory. In addition, CDAM provides information and support to the criminal defense community and members of all three branches of state government in Michigan. CDAM’s services and publications reach over 2,500 individuals and organizations statewide.
Reaching Your AudienceCDAM provides many options to showcase your products and services to a targeted market group. If your product or service is somethingthat would be of benefit to the criminal defense community, CDAM will provide the most targeted, affordable, and flexible marketing opporunities that you will find. While other organizations can boast tens of thousands of members, your target market is broadened and may not provide you with the rate of retun you are seeking.
Spring & Fall Annual ConferencesCDAM provides two statewide advanced skills conferences for criminal defense lawyers. The conferences are geared to provide a nuts and bolts approach to continuing legal education. CDAM faculty consist of top state and national practioners experienced in practical teaching as well as criminal defense work. Programs are structured in lecture, workshop and demonstration formats. The conferences will provide businesses the opportunity to showcase products and services fact to face tø over 200 defense attorneys.
Annual Awards Banquet & Signature FundraiserCDAM
honors members of the criminal defense community each year with its
Right to Counsel Awards. This is also CDAM’s signature fundraising
event and provides businesses the opportunity to network with criminal
defense attorneys in a relaxed atmosphere. Businesses can gain
exposure by advertising in the Awards Program (also published in the
Michigan Lawyer’s Weekly), donating products and services to the Silent
and/or Live Auction, and sponsoring an Awards Banquet table.
Right to Counsel NewsletterThe Right to Counsel is published quarterly and sent to CDAM members and other targeted groups. CDAM provides a variety of options for businesses to advertise within the Right to Counsel. Members often share the newsletter with others in their offices, expanding the readership and viewing of your advertisements throughout the year.
CDAM Web ResourcesThe CDAM website provides both public resources and a members only section. The website will include training materials, online video training, member forums and specific issue groups, and resource articles and links. Businesses can place web site banner advertisements on a monthly or yearly basis and choose from a number of ad placements. Businesses can also have their logo and link in the resource section for additinal exposure in both the public and member only sections.
CDAM Annual DirectoryCDAM provides members with a printed directory which includes all CDAM members and a Professional Listings and Services section. The directory is a great resource and its used frequently throughout the year. Businesses can choose from a variety of sizes, full color options, and ad placement options. The directory is an opportunity for your business to be viewed repeatedly by Michigan’s top criminal defense attorneys.