Training and Class Schedule
THIS IS A ONE-HOUR $50 VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 1 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOURS. CDAM MEMBERS RATE ~ $40. AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK AND CLE FORM WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU. by Judge A. William Garrett $50.00/1 CLE Hour CDAM Members $40 The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, and Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
THIS IS A ONE-HOUR $50 VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 1 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOURS. CDAM MEMBERS RATE ~ $40.
AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK AND CLE FORM WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU.
by Judge A. William Garrett
$50.00/1 CLE Hour CDAM Members $40
THIS IS AN 8-HOUR, $400, VIDEO REPLAY OF CDAM's FRIDAY SUMMER CONFERENCE. IT IS GOOD FOR 8 MIDC-COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOURS. CDAM MEMBERS RATE ~ $320
AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU.
Conference Brochure
Keynote Presenter Lori James-Townes
Read about Lori here!
Contact CDAM at 517-579-0533 or by emailing CDAMonline@gmail.com with any questions.
THIS IS A ONE-HOUR $50 VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 1 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOUR. CDAM MEMBER RATE ~ $40 AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU. By Stephanie Farkas About Stephanie $50.00/1 CLE Hour CDAM Member $40 The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
THIS IS A ONE-HOUR $50 VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 1 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOUR.
CDAM MEMBER RATE ~ $40
By Stephanie Farkas
About Stephanie
$50.00/1 CLE Hour CDAM Member $40
THIS IS A ONE-HOUR $50 VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 1 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOUR. CDAM Member Rate ~ $40 AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU. By Antonio Ruiz $50.00/1 CLE Hour CDAM Member $40 The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids. Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
CDAM Member Rate ~ $40
By Antonio Ruiz
THIS IS A ONE-HOUR $50 VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR1 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOUR. CDAM Member Rate ~ $40 AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU. By Phil Mayor About Phil $50.00/1 CLE Hour CDAM Member $40 The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
THIS IS A ONE-HOUR $50 VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR1 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOUR.
By Phil Mayor
About Phil
THIS IS A ONE-HOUR $50 VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 1 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOUR. CDAM Member Rate ~ $40 AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK AND MATERIALS WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU. Information will include MDOC policy and the PSIR: How Policies Effect Outcomes for Clients By Pete Martel The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, and Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK AND MATERIALS WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU.
Information will include MDOC policy and the PSIR: How Policies Effect Outcomes for Clients
By Pete Martel
THIS IS A TWO-HOUR $100 VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 2 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOURS.
CDAM MEMBERS RATE ~ $80
2 MIDC-compliant Annual Hours ❖ $100 per person (CDAM Member $80)
PRESENTER
Mary Siebold
Read more about Mary!
THIS IS A TWO-HOUR $100 VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 2 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOURS. CDAM MEMBERS RATE IS $80. AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK, CLE FORM AND MATERIALS WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU. By Michael Komorn $100.00/2 CLE Hours CDAM Members $80 The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
CDAM MEMBERS RATE IS $80.
AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK, CLE FORM AND MATERIALS WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU.
By Michael Komorn
$100.00/2 CLE Hours CDAM Members $80
THIS IS A ONE-HOUR $50 VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 1 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOUR. (CDAM MEMBERS COST = $40) AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK, CLE FORM AND POWERPOINT WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU. By Bernard Jocuns VIDEO REPLAY $50.00/1 CLE Hour (CDAM Members $40) The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
THIS IS A ONE-HOUR $50 VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 1 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOUR. (CDAM MEMBERS COST = $40)
AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK, CLE FORM AND POWERPOINT WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU.
By Bernard Jocuns
VIDEO REPLAY
$50.00/1 CLE Hour (CDAM Members $40)
THIS IS A ONE-HOUR $50 VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 1 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOUR. (CDAM MEMBERS COST IS $40). AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK, CLE FORM AND RELATED INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU. By CDAM Past President Karl P. Numinen Click here to read more about Karl! $50.00/1 CLE Hour (CDAM Members ~ $40) The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
THIS IS A ONE-HOUR $50 VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 1 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOUR. (CDAM MEMBERS COST IS $40).
AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK, CLE FORM AND RELATED INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU.
By CDAM Past President Karl P. Numinen
Click here to read more about Karl!
$50.00/1 CLE Hour (CDAM Members ~ $40)
THIS IS A 1.5 HOUR $75 VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 1.5 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOURS. (CDAM MEMBERS = $60) AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU. By Blase Kearney Read more about Blase here! $75.00/1.5 CLE Hours $60.00/CDAM Members The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
THIS IS A 1.5 HOUR $75 VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 1.5 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOURS. (CDAM MEMBERS = $60)
By Blase Kearney
Read more about Blase here!
$75.00/1.5 CLE Hours $60.00/CDAM Members
THIS IS A VIDEO REPLAY OF CDAM's 2023 SPRING CONFERENCE FRIDAY
GOOD FOR 8 MIDC CLE ANNUAL HOURS: $400. ($320 FOR CDAM MEMBERS). AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINKS, CLE FORM AND MATERIALS LINK WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY EMAILED TO YOU.
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Keynote Presenter
William Murphy
Founder and senior partner of Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, former judge William H. “Billy” Murphy, Jr. has been a Baltimore trial attorney for decades, aggressively and effectively handling a broad range of ongoing cases. With a 90% success rate in state court cases, Billy Murphy knows how to navigate complex legal matters. He also holds a 40% success rate in federal cases, which is four times higher than the national average (9%). His 40+ years of practice in and out of the courtroom have equipped him to advocate for clients from all backgrounds and walks of life.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Murphy was representing boxing promoter Don King, who faced wire fraud charges brought on by a UK-based bank for allegedly fraudulently claiming $350,000 of refunds from a canceled boxing match. Billy Murphy aggressively defended his client, to get all nine counts dismissed.
Another notable victory involved Murphy, Falcon & Murphy’s representation of numerous homeowners in a case against Constellation Energy. The firm secured a $54 million settlement in 2008 for homeowners whose drinking wells were contaminated by coal ash.
THIS IS A TWO-HOUR $100 VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 2 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOURS. (CDAM MEMBERS COST = $80)
$100/2 CLE Hours CDAM Members $80/2 CLE Hours
PRESENTERS and PROGRAM
Thomas Tomko, Macomb County Chief Public Defender
Private Investigators and Experts Who Service Macomb County
❖ How a Request is Evaluated
❖ How an Investigator Can Assist You
❖ Services Available from Investigators
❖When to Request Investigator Services
THIS IS A ONE-HOUR $50 ($40 CDAM MEMBERS) VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 1 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOUR. AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK, CLE FORM AND CONTACT INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU. By CDAM Past President Karl P. Numinen Click here to read more about Karl! About This Video Replay "I will be encouraging criminal defense attorneys to take a different approach to jury trials. Instead of trying to prove to the jurors that our clients are innocent, we should be emphasizing the legal principle that the presumption of innocence has already given our clients that protection. And since the prosecutor has the sole burden of proof, our role as defense counsel should be to help the jurors discover reasons to doubt, not to try to prove another version of the facts. I will be using the Chinese concept of “Wu Wei” to suggest the less we try to prove the better our results at trial. In my own practice, when I adopted this approach and “stopped trying,” I started winning, hence the title of the webinar. I hope you will join us." Karl P. Numinen The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
THIS IS A ONE-HOUR $50 ($40 CDAM MEMBERS) VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 1 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOUR.
AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK, CLE FORM AND CONTACT INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU.
About This Video Replay
"I will be encouraging criminal defense attorneys to take a different approach to jury trials. Instead of trying to prove to the jurors that our clients are innocent, we should be emphasizing the legal principle that the presumption of innocence has already given our clients that protection. And since the prosecutor has the sole burden of proof, our role as defense counsel should be to help the jurors discover reasons to doubt, not to try to prove another version of the facts.
I will be using the Chinese concept of “Wu Wei” to suggest the less we try to prove the better our results at trial. In my own practice, when I adopted this approach and “stopped trying,” I started winning, hence the title of the webinar. I hope you will join us." Karl P. Numinen
THIS IS A ONE-HOUR, $50 VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 1 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOUR. (CDAM Members cost is $40). AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK AND MATERIALS AND CLE FORM WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU. By Jerome Sabbota Click here to read more about Jerry! ABOUT THIS VIDEO REPLAY Learn how to create reasonable doubt throughout your case and in preparation for trial and how to structure your case through identifying facts beyond change and facts you can change. CONTENT TAKE-AWAYS Create reasonable doubt through case structure Learn to be in the moment Identify acts beyond change and facts you can change $50.00/1 CLE Hour $40/1 CLE Hour CDAM Members The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
THIS IS A ONE-HOUR, $50 VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 1 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOUR. (CDAM Members cost is $40).
AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK AND MATERIALS AND CLE FORM WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU.
By Jerome Sabbota
ABOUT THIS VIDEO REPLAY
Learn how to create reasonable doubt throughout your case and in preparation for trial and how to structure your case through identifying facts beyond change and facts you can change.
CONTENT TAKE-AWAYS
Create reasonable doubt through case structure
Learn to be in the moment
Identify acts beyond change and facts you can change
$50.00/1 CLE Hour $40/1 CLE Hour CDAM Members
This is a Video Replay of the Friday sessions from the 2023 CDAM Summer Conference.
Completion of all replays = 8.5 CLE credit hours @ $400 ($50 per hour). CDAM Members cost is $320 ($40 per hour).
David Mann, Keynote Presenter
"Making Case Stories Come Alive"
David Mann shares the secrets of crafting persuasive stories for court. He shows lawyers how t0 build on the facts to add a dynamic narrative arc that grabs attention and keeps it. He demonstrates how to make a story resonate by unfolding it strategically while using vocal inflection and body language to make it come alive. Attendees will sharpen their ability to craft a clear, engaging case story.
Take-Aways
• Finding the most persuasive narrative angle on your case
• Organizing the flow of spoken material for persuasive impact
• Translating complex legal jargon into plain language
• Increasing fact-finder engagement and retention
• Creating written documents that sound right when spoken
• Projecting confidence and power in the space
Applicable To
• Opening Statements
• Closing Arguments
• Motion Practice
• Bench Trials
This Video Replay is of a session held during the 2023 CDAM Summer Conference and is good for 1 CLE credit hour at $50 (CDAM Members - $40).
(If you registered for the 2023 Summer Conference Friday Video Replay, this presentation was included in that group)
"POWERPOINT FOR ATTORNEYS"
by Kathy Swedlow
Manager - SADO Criminal Defense Resource Center
This is a Video Replay of the presentation shown below. The replay is good for one MIDC compliant CLE credit hour at $50 (CDAM members - $40) Upon completion of registration, the video link and CLE form will be emailed to you. by Honorable Shannon Holmes Read more about Judge Holmes here! TAKE AWAYS What is Specialty Court? Why Specialty Court? Eligibility for Specialty Court Benefits of Specialty Court How to Access Specialty Court $30.00/1 CLE Hour ($50 starting Oct. 1st) The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
This is a Video Replay of the presentation shown below. The replay is good for one MIDC compliant CLE credit hour at $50 (CDAM members - $40)
Upon completion of registration, the video link and CLE form will be emailed to you.
by Honorable Shannon Holmes
Read more about Judge Holmes here!
TAKE AWAYS
$30.00/1 CLE Hour ($50 starting Oct. 1st)
This is a one-hour video replay of the presentation shown below. The cost is $50 (CDAM members cost is $40) and is good for 1 CLE credit hour. Upon completion of your registration, an email will be sent to you containing the video replay link, CLE form and materials. By Bradley Hall Read more about Brad! The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
This is a one-hour video replay of the presentation shown below. The cost is $50 (CDAM members cost is $40) and is good for 1 CLE credit hour.
Upon completion of your registration, an email will be sent to you containing the video replay link, CLE form and materials.
By Bradley Hall
Read more about Brad!
Video Replay ~ 1 CLE Credit Hour FREE to all Michigan Attorneys! Rule 21: Law Practice Succession Planning and the Interim Administrator Program Presented by April Alleman State Bar of Michigan Law Practice Succession Planning and the Interim Administrator Program, Succession Planning Program Counsel REGISTRATION CODE = FREEPLANNING On June 15, 2022, the Michigan Supreme Court enacted changes to the Rules Concerning the State Bar of Michigan and the Michigan Court Rules. These change, effective September 1, 2023, involve mandatory disclosures for Michigan’s private practice attorneys. The disclosures include naming an interim administrator and a person with knowledge.
Video Replay ~ 1 CLE Credit Hour
FREE to all Michigan Attorneys!
Rule 21: Law Practice Succession Planning and the Interim Administrator Program
Presented by
April Alleman
State Bar of Michigan
Law Practice Succession Planning and the Interim Administrator Program, Succession Planning Program Counsel
REGISTRATION CODE = FREEPLANNING
On June 15, 2022, the Michigan Supreme Court enacted changes to the Rules Concerning the State Bar of Michigan and the Michigan Court Rules. These change, effective September 1, 2023, involve mandatory disclosures for Michigan’s private practice attorneys. The disclosures include naming an interim administrator and a person with knowledge.
THIS IS A ONE-HOUR FREE VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 1 MIDC COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOUR. AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK, CLE FORM AND ANY AVAILABLE MATERIALS WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU. The Switch to Hourly Billing - Macomb County Indigent Defense System by Thomas J. Tomk0
THIS IS A ONE-HOUR FREE VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING, GOOD FOR 1 MIDC COMPLIANT
CLE ANNUAL HOUR.
AFTER COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION, THE VIDEO LINK, CLE FORM AND ANY AVAILABLE MATERIALS WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU.
The Switch to Hourly Billing -
Macomb County
Indigent Defense System
by Thomas J. Tomk0
(LIMITED ACCESS TO MCBA MEMBERS ONLY)
VIDEO REPLAYS
2023 CDAM FALL CONFERENCE - FRIDAY
8 CLE Credit Hours
Video Replays from the 2023 CDAM Fall Conference Friday
program held at Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire:
Keynote: The Promise of Public Defense with Brendon Woods
Cell Phone and Social Media Analysis for Trial with Jim Amberg
Fight for the Right... Experts: Then and Now with Erin Van Campen
Found in Translation: Interpreting Expert Opinion
with Jennifer Sellitti
Experts in CSC Cases with Shannon Smith
Stakeholder Updates: CDAM, MIDC, MAACS, SADO, MAACS
Upon completion of your registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing links for the recorded sessions, conference schedule,
CLE form, and materials.
$320 for CDAM Members $400 For Non-Members
DIRECT BILLING AGREEMENT PARTNERS REGISTER FREE
CONTACT YOUR FUNDING UNIT FOR THE REGISTRATION CODE
Brendon Woods
Chief Public Defender, Alamanda County, Oakland CA
"The Promise of Public Defense"
Read about Brendon Woods here!
Video Replay - 1 CLE Credit Hour INTRODUCTION TO INTOXILYZER 9000 Presented By Sgt. Scott Tuttle, MSP Level IVB Operator and Michigan State Police Breath Alcohol Unit Trainer $50.00 /1 CLE Hour Non-Members $0 /1 CLE Hour -- FREE TO CDAM Members After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing links for the video, CLE form and accompanying materials. The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, and Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
Video Replay - 1 CLE Credit Hour
INTRODUCTION TO INTOXILYZER 9000
Presented By
Sgt. Scott Tuttle, MSP
Level IVB Operator
and
Michigan State Police Breath Alcohol Unit Trainer
$50.00 /1 CLE Hour Non-Members
$0 /1 CLE Hour -- FREE TO CDAM Members
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing links for the video, CLE form and accompanying materials.
DEFENDING PPOs VIDEO REPLAY 1 CLE Credit Hour $40 CDAM members / $50 non-members (After registering, you will receive an email with links to the video, CLE form and any related materials) Presented By Attorney Richard W. Schaaf The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, and Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
DEFENDING PPOs
1 CLE Credit Hour
$40 CDAM members / $50 non-members
(After registering, you will receive an email with links to the video, CLE form and any related materials)
Attorney Richard W. Schaaf
Video Replay (1 CLE credit hour) Presented By Attorney Timothy A. Doman $50.00 /1 CLE Hour Non-Members $40.00 /1 CLE Hour CDAM MembersAbout This Video Replay: This session is designed to give attendees an overview of Michigan entrapment doctrine with a particular focus on entrapment arguments in the “Skip the Games” sting cases that have proliferated under the aegis of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department. Session Take-Aways At present, Michigan entrapment doctrine is muddled. Current doctrine comprises two theories: impermissible inducement and reprehensible police conduct. “Reprehensible” in this context is a term of art that asks whether police tactics were a proper use of governmental power. There are viable entrapment arguments in Skip the Games sting cases. Under Michigan law, entrapment issues are decided by the trial court, not the jury. The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, and Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
Video Replay
(1 CLE credit hour)
Attorney Timothy A. Doman
$40.00 /1 CLE Hour CDAM Members
This session is designed to give attendees an overview of Michigan entrapment doctrine with a particular focus on entrapment arguments in the “Skip the Games” sting cases that have proliferated under the aegis of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department.
Session Take-Aways
Video Replay of the following training 1 CLE Credit Hour Upon completion of your registration, you will receive an email with the video, materials and CLE form links. Presented By Attorney Stephanie Farkas Read More About Stephanie Here! $50.00 /1 CLE Hour Non-Members $40.00 /1 CLE Hour CDAM Members
Video Replay of the following training
Upon completion of your registration, you will receive an email with the video, materials and CLE form links.
Attorney Stephanie Farkas
Read More About Stephanie Here!
Take-Aways:
The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, and Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
Presented By Attorney Kurt E. Krause Click here to read more about Kurt! This is a Video Replay of a recent webinar to help educate criminal defense lawyers represent a licensed health professional in an attendant licensing disciplinary action. Topics covered address the potential consequences of a criminal conviction on the licensee's license, specifically to: Learn awareness of the consequences that a criminal conviction can have on the licensee's license. Learn about the investigative and disciplinary authority of the State of Michigan under the Public Health Code. Learn about the overall operation of the health professional licensing system. Learn about sanctions on the license itself as well as other attendant consequences. Learn some practical approaches. $40.00 /1 CLE Hour CDAM Members $50.00 /1 CLE Hour Non-Members When registration is competed, you will receive a confirmation email with links to the video replay, CLE form and presentation materials. The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, and Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
Attorney Kurt E. Krause
Click here to read more about Kurt!
This is a Video Replay of a recent webinar to help educate criminal defense lawyers represent a licensed health professional in an attendant licensing disciplinary action. Topics covered address the potential consequences of a criminal conviction on the licensee's license, specifically to:
When registration is competed, you will receive a confirmation email with links to the video replay, CLE form and presentation materials.
2024 SPRING CONFERENCE - FRIDAY
8 CLE CREDIT HOURS AVAILABLE
$320 for CDAM Members
$400 For Non-Members
Those with CDAM Direct Billing Agreements register free!
Contact your court funding unit for the registration code.
Friday Plenary Sessions:
Stakeholder Updates - Arthur Weiss and Kristen Staley
Keynote - Post Conviction Cases - Tracey Brame
CSC Cold Case Investigation - Michael Hills
SADO's Web of Knowledge - Kathy Swedlow
Stakeholder Updates - Bradley Hall and Kathy Swedlow
False Memories: Key Principles - Kimberly Fenn
The Legend on Ron Burgundy - Julia Kelly and Britt Cobb
The Colorado Jury Selection Method - Erin Phillips
You will receive a confirmation email containing links for the Video Replays, CLE Credit Form and related materials when you have completed your registration.
CDAM Spring Conference At-A-Glance Schedule
Please call (517) 599-2603 with questions about this or any other CDAM educational offering.
~VIDEO REPLAY~ $40.00 /1 CLE Hour CDAM Members $50.00 /1 CLE Hour Non-Members (Direct Billing partners register free of charge - contact your court funding unit for more information) Description This presentation will focus on areas in which the Michigan Constitution varies from the United States Constitution and how to use those differences to your client’s advantage. Viewers will learn about recent decisions adopting or suggesting arguments for greater protections for the accused under Michigan’s Constitution, and how to most effectively litigate these issues. Take-Aways Knowledge of recent decisions adopting or suggesting arguments for greater protections under Michigan’s Constitution Understanding of the legal standard Michigan’s courts apply when considering arguments to expand rights using Michigan’s Constitution The importance of being creative and persistent when litigating these law reform issues Tips for handling adverse controlling authorities The necessity of making these law reform arguments on state and federal grounds The necessity of making these law reform arguments on state and federal grounds Presenters Sofia Nelson and Erin Van Campen Sofia Nelson and Erin Van Campen work for Neighborhood Defender Service of Detroit. In addition to working as a trial public defender, Sofia is the current chair of the Michigan State Bar’s Criminal Law Section. Erin is a research and training attorney, providing support to the Wayne County Assigned Counsel roster and the NDS staff. She also teaches Criminal Procedure at Wayne State Law School. They both have experience litigating creative law reform issues in Michigan’s appellate courts. This training was inspired by recent successes using Michigan’s Constitution, such as the Michigan Supreme Court decision in People v Montez Stovall, a case litigated by Sofia. The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, and Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
~VIDEO REPLAY~
(Direct Billing partners register free of charge - contact your court funding unit for more information)
Description
This presentation will focus on areas in which the Michigan Constitution varies from the United States Constitution and how to use those differences to your client’s advantage. Viewers will learn about recent decisions adopting or suggesting arguments for greater protections for the accused under Michigan’s Constitution, and how to most effectively litigate these issues.
Presenters
Sofia Nelson and Erin Van Campen
Sofia Nelson and Erin Van Campen work for Neighborhood Defender Service of Detroit. In addition to working as a trial public defender, Sofia is the current chair of the Michigan State Bar’s Criminal Law Section. Erin is a research and training attorney, providing support to the Wayne County Assigned Counsel roster and the NDS staff. She also teaches Criminal Procedure at Wayne State Law School. They both have experience litigating creative law reform issues in Michigan’s appellate courts. This training was inspired by recent successes using Michigan’s Constitution, such as the Michigan Supreme Court decision in People v Montez Stovall, a case litigated by Sofia.
VIDEO REPLAY - 1.5 CLE Credit Hours (Free to all Michigan Criminal Defense Attorneys) PRESENTED BY Marla McCowan Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Deputy Director and Training Director Click here to learn more about Marla: https://michiganidc.gov/staff/marla-mccowan/ REGISTRATION CODE REQUIRED: MIDCSTANDARDS Michigan has seen tremendous improvement and reform in the criminal legal system through implementation of Standards by the MIDC. This session will provide an overview of the purpose of the MIDC's work, the Standards approved by the Commission, funding available for attorneys and defense resources, and values of client-centered representation. This presentation will include: Understanding all MIDC Standards, including increased compensation for all assigned counsel (public defenders and private attorneys) Knowing how to seek funding for defense experts, investigators, and related resources. Learning how the MIDC works with funding units to ensure compliance and improve public defense statewide.
VIDEO REPLAY - 1.5 CLE Credit Hours
(Free to all Michigan Criminal Defense Attorneys)
PRESENTED BY
Marla McCowan
Michigan Indigent Defense Commission
Deputy Director and Training Director
Click here to learn more about Marla:
https://michiganidc.gov/staff/marla-mccowan/
REGISTRATION CODE REQUIRED: MIDCSTANDARDS
Michigan has seen tremendous improvement and reform in the criminal legal system through implementation of Standards by the MIDC. This session will provide an overview of the purpose of the MIDC's work, the Standards approved by the Commission, funding available for attorneys and defense resources, and values of client-centered representation.
This presentation will include:
Understanding all MIDC Standards, including increased compensation for all assigned counsel (public defenders and private attorneys)
Knowing how to seek funding for defense experts, investigators, and related resources.
Learning how the MIDC works with funding units to ensure compliance and improve public defense statewide.
VIDEO REPLAY 1.5 CLE Credit Hours This presentation is intended to help younger attorneys with important ideas to help them build a successful practice. It will also give older attorneys some good ideas on making their practice grow. I will share insights on my 40 years of building a practice into a successful business. It will provide guidance to avoid costly mistakes, sleepless nights, and malpractice claims. The goal is to teach attorneys the business side of a law practice. Law schools teach us how to think critically, but they generally do not teach us how to build a business. It is my goal to make you a better lawyer and in turn you will become more successful. ~ Ray Cassar Take-Aways: - The right way to interview a potential client - How to set fees - How to get paid - How to become more productive $60 CDAM Members/$75 Non-Members CLE Credit Hours - 1.5 Direct billing partner attorneys register free of charge - Contact your funding unit for more information. Presented by Raymond A. Cassar Read about Ray here! The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, and Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
1.5 CLE Credit Hours
This presentation is intended to help younger attorneys with important ideas to help them build a successful practice. It will also give older attorneys some good ideas on making their practice grow. I will share insights on my 40 years of building a practice into a successful business. It will provide guidance to avoid costly mistakes, sleepless nights, and malpractice claims. The goal is to teach attorneys the business side of a law practice. Law schools teach us how to think critically, but they generally do not teach us how to build a business. It is my goal to make you a better lawyer and in turn you will become more successful. ~ Ray Cassar
- The right way to interview a potential client
- How to set fees
- How to get paid
- How to become more productive
$60 CDAM Members/$75 Non-Members
CLE Credit Hours - 1.5
Direct billing partner attorneys register free of charge - Contact your funding unit for more information.
Presented by Raymond A. Cassar
Read about Ray here!
THIS IS A 1-HOUR $50 VIDEO REPLAY OF THE FOLLOWING TRAINING. IT IS GOOD FOR 1 MIDC-COMPLIANT CLE ANNUAL HOURS.
Get reacquainted with the jail reform legislation passed in 2020 and use the statutes and case law to keep your client out of jail or lessen their exposure.
Presented by Hon. James M. Maceroni,
16th Circuit Court for Macomb County
VIDEO REPLAY 2 CLE Credit Hours By Erich Speckin and Julie Howenstine from Speckin Forensic Laboratories $80.00 /2 CLE Hours CDAM Members $100.00 /2 CLE Hours Non-Members (A confirmation email with all related links will be sent to you when your registration is completed) Description: Explanation of current methods available for biological testing in applied forensic science including cellular source identification and DNA analyses. Presentation of currently used DNA analysis methods and statistical interpretation of associations they develop. Suggestions for court presentation of forensic biology results including explanations of the likelihood ratio and secondary DNA transfer. Description of the most recently developed investigative tools and the future of forensic biology. Take-Aways: Understanding of available biological tests for determining the source of DNA How to choose and interpret the type of DNA analysis for each sample Understanding of probabilistic genotyping and the software available for statistical analyses Presenting likelihood ratios and secondary DNA transfers in court Uses of Genetic Genealogy and DNA phenotyping The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, and Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
2 CLE Credit Hours
By Erich Speckin and Julie Howenstine from
Speckin Forensic Laboratories
$80.00 /2 CLE Hours CDAM Members
$100.00 /2 CLE Hours Non-Members
(A confirmation email with all related links will be sent to you when your registration is completed)
Description: Explanation of current methods available for biological testing in applied forensic science including cellular source identification and DNA analyses. Presentation of currently used DNA analysis methods and statistical interpretation of associations they develop. Suggestions for court presentation of forensic biology results including explanations of the likelihood ratio and secondary DNA transfer. Description of the most recently developed investigative tools and the future of forensic biology.
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VIDEO REPLAY - 1 CLE CREDIT HOUR
With the passage of the juvenile justice reform bills last year and some recent case law, many changes are coming to juvenile delinquencies that will impact how we represent our young clients.
Take-aways:
- Upcoming statutory and court rule changes to delinquencies
- New strategies for representing youth
- How recent case law impacts youth defense
This is a video replay of a webinar presented by Joshua Pease.
$40 CDAM Members/$50 Non-Members
Direct Billing Agreement partners register free of charge.
Contact your funding unit for more information.
CLE Credit Hours - 1.0
Read about Joshua here! The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, and Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
Read about Joshua here!
by Marc Fennell, IAAI-CFIVI
About this video replay:
Viewers will develop an appreciation for effective use, benefits and limitations of defensive strategies including the preparation for trial, questioning a public fire investigator on the stand, fire investigative compliance with NFPA 921 and using NFPA 1033 against the fire investigator.
- Define proper techniques involving arguments and how they are applied to criminal defense issues arising from an inadequate fire investigation and using negative corpus to support an arson case.
- Compare and contrast the proper and incorrect techniques used in preparation of testimony questioning.
- Describe the raw data to be developed during the fire investigation and used during testimony against the public fire investigator.
- Identify NFPA/ASTM standards/guidelines and standard of care relevant to fire investigations.
- Learn the basic steps and process of investigating an arson fire.
$80 CDAM Members/$100 Non-Members
Direct Billing Agreement partners register free of charge. Contact your funding unit for more information.
CLE Credit Hours - 2.0
The video replay link, CLE form, and PowerPoint presentation will be emailed after your registration is completed
2.5 CLE Credit Hours
by Stefani Goerlich, PhD, LMSW-C, LCSW, LISW, CST
What counts as “normal” sexual behavior? How can we tell when a fetish is a problem? And how do we explain the nuances of BDSM-style power exchange versus coercive power and control to a jury who might not be comfortable talking about sex at all? In this session, you’ll hear from one of the world’s leading experts in BDSM/kink and mental health, who will walk you through her process of kink-affirming risk assessment and give you the language to debunk some of the most common myths and misconceptions about niche sexualities that finders of fact often bring into their deliberations.
- Viewers will be able to explain the difference between IPV/DV and domestic violence.
- Viewers will be able to define prosocial sadism and differentiate it from antisocial personality disorder.
- Viewers will be able to describe at least three behaviors that are indicators of risk in erotic minorities.
- Viewers will be able to describe at least three barriers to justice that kinky survivors experience.
- Viewers will be able to define BDSM and describe its component parts.
$100 CDAM Members/$125 Non-Members
CLE Credit Hours - 2.5
Read About Stefani Goerlich Here! The following court funding units have direct billing agreements with CDAM and their attorneys can register free of charge (they will provide you with the free registration code, if applicable): Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Rapids, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, KCOD, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Marquette, MIDC, Monroe, Muskegon, NDS, Otsego, Ottawa, SADO, Saginaw, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wayne, and Wexford-Missaukee. All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your court funding unit, if applicable.
Read About Stefani Goerlich Here!
VIDEO REPLAY ~ 1.5 CLE Credit Hours
Explore the unique challenges of defending the client with autism. Unparalleled characteristics of individuals with autism will be discussed and illustrated with actual cases. We will look at what requires our insight and attention at various stages of the criminal justice system.
Completed registrations will receive (by email) the replay link,
CLE form and presentation materials
$60 CDAM Members/$75.00 Non-Members
Presented By CAROL WEINMAN, ESQ., Autism Expert Read more about Carol here...
CAROL WEINMAN, ESQ., Autism Expert
Read more about Carol here...
2024 CDAM FALL CONFERENCE FRIDAY
8 CLE CREDIT HOURS
Video Replays from the 2024 CDAM Fall Conference Friday
Keynote: Mental Toughness to do What We Do ~ John Cannon
Don't Let AI Get You in Trouble ~ Patrick Barrone
Revolutionizing Your Practice ~ Gabby Rosely
Straight Talk-Honest Advice ~ Channa Borman
Stakeholder Updates ~ Bernard Jocuns, Marla McCowan and Kathy Swedlow
Breakout Track: Obstructing Injustice ~ Peggy Raben and Bill Swor
John Cannon
"Mental Toughness to Do What We Do"
Read more about Atty. Cannon here!.docx
Contact CDAM at 517-599-2603 with any questions.
~Free Video Replay - 1.5 CLE Credits~
As a result of a settlement in Williams v. City of Detroit, the Detroit Police Department has made substantial changes to its policies governing facial recognition technology and eyewitness lineups. Those changes will likely affect the work of criminal defense attorneys who are representing individuals arrested by the Detroit Police Department. This session aims to educate defense lawyers on how the settlement might improve their ability to defend those individuals, as well as national trends in the police use of facial recognition.
~Free to all Michigan Criminal Defense Attorneys~
Registration Code Required = FACEFREE
PRESENTED BY RAMIS WADOOD, ALCU and PHIL MAYOR, ACLU Read more about Ramis and Phil here...
RAMIS WADOOD, ALCU and PHIL MAYOR, ACLU
Read more about Ramis and Phil here...
- VIDEO REPLAY -
Description: This session will provide an overview of relevant crimmigration law, an overview of what happens when ICE places a hold on your client, what happens after ICE takes custody of your client, and best practices for representing non-citizen clients including practical tips you can take into your everyday practice.
VIDEO REPLAY, CLE FORM AND MATERIALS
(A confirmation email with all links and attachments will be sent when registration is completed.)
EDWARD BAJOKA and BRADLEY MAZE Presenters
~2025 Spring Conference Friday VIDEO REPLAYS~
FRIDAY SESSIONS:
Welcome Bernard A. Jocuns, CDAM President
Cynthia Roseberry, Keynote
Marla McCowan: "Well-Being for Criminal Defense Attorneys"
William Nahikian: "Rebuttable Presumption Against Jail or
Probation for Non-Serious Misdemeanors"
Working Lunch: Stephanie Farkas and Eric Buchanan
Alec Karakatsanis: “Transforming How We Advocate for Pre-Trial Release”
Mary Chartier: “10 Tips for a Successful Preliminary Examination”
Kenneth Mogill, Arthur Jay Weiss: “Contempt of Court”
Jennifer Zoltowski, Bernard A Jocuns: “Challenges Representing
a Mentally Ill Client"
The registration confirmation email includes links for:
Video replays, CLE Form, Conference Materials, At-A-Glance Schedule
and any additional information.
$320 - CDAM Members
$400 - Non-members
Those with registration codes from
your court funding unit register free!
SATURDAY SPRING CONFERENCE
~VIDEO REPLAYS~
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Matt Monahan: “Michigan Law Updates”
Noah Smith: “Legislative Updates”
Christine Pagac: “Amicus Updates”
Anne Yantus : “Michigan Sentencing Guidelines”
Registration confirmation email includes links for:
Video Replays,
CLE Form , Conference Materials,
At-A-Glance Schedule
$160 for CDAM Members $200 For Non-Members Those with CDAM Direct Billing Agreements Register Free!
$160 for CDAM Members
$200 For Non-Members
Those with CDAM Direct Billing Agreements Register Free!
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025
10:00am - 3:00pm
State Bar of Michigan, 306 Townsend St., Lansing
CDAM's Strike Force was established to support and protect criminal defense attorneys, safeguard against prosecutorial misconduct and judicial overreach, and ensure the effective representation of the accused. CDAM is training volunteer attorneys to provide guidance to criminal defense attorneys who reach out to our Strike Force for assistance when they come under attack while ethically and diligently representing their clients
After this May 16 training, volunteer attorneys will have the skills to assist their peers with contempt of court issues with the support of CDAM's Strike Force Committee.
This training is for attorneys who are interested in volunteering for CDAM's Strike Force. This is not a 'general information' session on contempt of court. After the training, CDAM will recruit attorneys to be on call for one month out of the year to respond to attorneys who contact CDAM for contempt of court assistance. This training includes hands-on practice component.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE NO CLE CREDIT HOURS ASSOCIATED WITH THE STRIKE FORCE TRAINING.
This class will be taught by Ken Mogill and Art Weiss.
REGISTRATION WILL BE LIMITED TO 30 ATTORNEYS.
A WAITLIST WILL BE MADE ONCE THE EVENT IS AT CAPACITY FOR FUTURE STRIKE FORCE TRAINING EVENTS.
YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL IF YOU HAVE BEEN
PLACED ON THE WAITLIST.
For more information, call CDAM at (517) 579-0533
Established to Protect, Prevent and Protect
Friday, June 6, 2025 ~ 1:00pm -2:30pm (Webinar)
Description: This session will discuss important information that we need to get from the client as well as special bond conditions that need to be requested at arraignment, such as permission to leave the state or work curfew exception. I will also discuss traffic tickets and how to save your client points and fines. I will also discuss the importance of resolving a case at arraignment if that is what your client would like to do.
Presenter ~Shayne K. Williams~ Shayne is with the Berrien County Public Defender Office. She has been with Berrien County since 2017 when she worked as a PAAM intern and graduated from Valparaiso Law School in 2018. She joined the Defender's Office in January 2019.
Presenter
~Shayne K. Williams~
Shayne is with the Berrien County Public Defender Office. She has been with Berrien County since 2017 when she worked as a PAAM intern and graduated from Valparaiso Law School in 2018. She joined the Defender's Office in January 2019.
All New Cases!
Friday, June 13, 2025, ~ 9:00am-5:00pm
Check-in opens at 8:00am
Doubletree Hilton Grand Rapids Airport
4747 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids
HOTEL ROOMS: A booking link is included in your registration confirmation email.
Limited to 16 attorneys. Minimum 6 required.
$320 for CDAM Members/$400 for Non-Members
CLE Skills Training Hour (8)
FACULTY
Nicole Smith Don Teichman Patrick Cherry
You do NOT have to take prior Boot Camps to attend this Boot Camp.
Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 9:00-5:00 pm
Doubletree by Hilton Grand Rapids Airport, 4747 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids
8 MIDC-compliant Annual Hours
$320 Member/$400 Non-Member
(Continental Breakfast, Lunch, and Afternoon Snack Included)
~GUEST SPEAKERS AND TOPICS~
Impeachment with Karl Numinen
Program Agenda and Registration Will Open Soon
Saturday, August 1, 2025 from 10-4pm
6 MIDC-compliant Annual Hours
$240 Member/$300 Non-Member
Lunch, Afternoon Snack Included
Join us Friday night at Hilltop for a bonfire and food! Bring your own beverages.
~ Festivities start at 7:30pm ~
August 17-21, 2025
What does it actually mean to “make an appearance in court”?
It once meant people gathered in person, face-to-face, oaths taken to tell the truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth. It now can also mean pixels, faces and voices on computer screens, as well as too often the assumption that Justice is not merely blind, but bought and rigged. That to serve on a jury is not one of the great, sacred American institutions, but something one couldn’t get out of.
For our clients, and for our country, what do we do?
CDAM’s Trial College is an intensive, five day deep-dive into the mechanics of persuasion and credibility. “Courtroom Communication” must move people to take action on behalf of your client, whether live or remote; so, it is interactive, not achieved through sitting, taking notes on lectures or Power Point presentations. In-session participation will run from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM to provide attendees the full benefit of on-your-feet training with a faculty including Michigan’s best and most experienced criminal defense attorneys, and internationally recognized trial consultant and CLE trainer, Joshua Karton.
Read about Trial College here!
TC Scholarship 2025 Application.docx
2025 Program Enhancements!
Bay City Doubletree Hilton
1 Wenonah Park Place, Bay City, MI
Registration Fee Single Accommodations: $2,250
Registration Fee Double Accommodations: $2,050
Price includes accommodations for 4 nights, breakfast, and lunch for 4 days.
* This is a residential program with accommodations at the hotel included in registration fee.
Payment arrangements can be made by calling Ramona at 517-579-0533.
Thursday, September 18, 2025 and Friday, September 19, 2025
9:00am-5:00pm both days (check in starts 8:30am)
Oakland County Bar Association
1760 S. Telegraph Rd #1, Bloomfield
In this hands-on, small group training, attorneys will learn about arraignments, attorney-client relationships, probable cause, preliminary examinations, Circuit Court motions, and more!
$640 CDAM Members ~ $800 Non-Members
(Direct Billing partners can register free of charge! Contact your court funding unit for further information!)
16 Skill Training Hours will be accrued
Continental breakfast, lunch, snack included with registration.
Attendees will be required to print the complete set of working materials in advance of the training.
FACULTY DETAILS WILL BE POSTED SOON.
SAVE THE DATE!
November 7-8, 2025
Shanty Creek Resort
5780 Shanty Creek Rd., Bellaire, MI
SHANTY CREEK HOTEL ROOM BOOKING LINK IS IN YOUR CDAM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL
NOTE: Shanty Creek includes Lakeview Hotel in Summit Village, attached to the Conference Center; Cedar River and condos are about a five minute drive from Lakeview. Rates start at $95++ and are guaranteed through October 13, 2024 OR until our block is sold out. Click the conference tab for maps and more information.
$480 for CDAM Members
$600 For Non-Members
Can't attend the conference? All plenary sessions will be recorded along with the three most popular breakout sessions and will be available in CDAM's video replay center.
