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2024 Bernard Edelman DWI Law & Science Seminar


Total Credits: 16.7 MCLE, 3.0 Ethics, 1.0 Elimination of Bias, 16.0 Kansas Credit, 2.0 Kansas Ethics, 2.0 Kansas LPM


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Join us virtually or in-person at The Lodge of Four Seasons for the​​​​​​
Bernard Edelman 

DWI Law & Science Seminar

Missouri’s Premier DWI Seminar


Presented by MoBarCLE and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Annual Bernard Edelman DWI Law & Science Seminar provides lawyers with the opportunity to learn from national experts and even better understand the science behind the practice of DWI law.
 

This seminar covers everything from the essentials new lawyers need to win their first DWI case to the advanced techniques and case law updates required to keep veteran practitioners at the top of their game. Designed for the entire firm, the Annual Bernard Edelman DWI Law & Science Seminar also features a Bootcamp for Lawyers and Paralegals on the last day of the conference.

Speaker

Megan D. Ghazala's Profile

Megan D. Ghazala Related Seminars and Products

Wilke & Wilke


After starting her career in criminal defense, specializing in DWIs, Megan began practicing employment defense at a prominent labor firm. There she specialized in training businesses on handling employment disputes. Megan now practices civil litigation and entrepreneurial support, where she trains entrepreneurs on successfully managing their employees and businesses. 


Kimberly Benjamin's Profile

Kimberly Benjamin Related Seminars and Products

Benjamin Law Firm


Kim Benjamin owns the Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center at the Benjamin Law Firm, which is honored to be named in the top 30 of 355 criminal defense firms in KC. She regularly teaches lawyers all over the US how to try criminal and civil cases. www.DWICriminalLawCenter.com - kim@benjaminlawkc.com 


Hon. Thomas Chapman's Profile

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Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District


A native of Chillicothe, Missouri, Judge Chapman earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Westminster College in 1988.  Judge Chapman received his J.D. at the University of Virginia School of Law in 1991; and received his LLM in Taxation, from U.M.K.C. School of Law in 1995.
After graduating from law school, Judge Chapman practiced law in Chillicothe for 19 years before being elected in 2010 as circuit judge for the 43rd Judicial Circuit, Division 1.  He was reelected in 2012, and then served as the 43rd Circuit Presiding Judge through 2018.  In 2018, he was appointed by Governor Michael Parson to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, and was retained in that position in 2020.
Chapman and his wife, Lindy, continue to reside in Chillicothe, Missouri.  Their eldest daughter, Claire Wright, M.D., is a Captain in the Air Force. Their son, Wagner Chapman, is a product developer at Amazon and resides in Seattle, Washington.  Their youngest, Callaway Chapman, recently graduated from Miami University of Oxford, Ohio; and is currently attending Washington University School of Law. 

 


Denise Childress's Profile

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Childress Legal LLC


Focusing her practice on DWI law, Denise Childress has become a sought-after instructor in this field. She has trained officers at both the St. Louis Police Academy and the Missouri State Highway Patrol Academy. She co-founded The Missouri DWI Institute, LLC, with a mission to educate Missouri's lawyers, judges, and law enforcement. She coordinates national DWI defense seminars as part of DUIDLA, training lawyers and judges across the country in places like Denver and Chicago. Denise hung out her own shingle, Childress Legal, in 2019 after working for and then partnering with Carl Ward. She is a trial attorney, representing clients in over 41 Missouri counties. Denise is proud to be hired by other lawyers to try their clients' DWI cases. 
Denise is the immediate past president of the St. Charles County Bar Association, where she remains as en banc-bar liaison and social chair. She has been proudly awarded the Women's Justice Award for General Practitioner, Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 2020; President's Award for Distinguished Service, Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2019; and Up & Coming Law Firm Leader Award, Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 2016.

 


Timothy Cisar's Profile

Timothy Cisar Related Seminars and Products

The Cisar Law Firm, PC


Timothy R. Cisar was born in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame, where he received his B.A. in 1979. Tim graduated from St. Louis University School of Law in 1983, and was admitted to the bar the same year. He served as Municipal Judge in Lake Ozark, Missouri from 1985-89, and in Eldon, Missouri from 2003 to 2013.  

He is a member of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the Camden County Bar Association (Treasurer, 1984-85) and 26th Judicial Circuit (Miller County Representative) Bar Association; National College for DUI Defense; The Missouri Bar; Missouri Association of Criminal  Defense Lawyers (Board of Directors, 1996-00; Treasurer 2001; Secretary 2002; Vice-President, 2003); National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; President of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers for 2004-05. He successfully completed the DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Program put forth by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration on September 8-10, 2011.


John Eccher's Profile

John Eccher Related Seminars and Products

Eccher Law Group


John M. Eccher is a criminal defense and civil plaintiff trial attorney, with the majorities of his criminal practice in the area of DWI defense and his civil practice in the areas of employment and civil rights litigation.


Benjamin Faber's Profile

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Faber Law Firm


Ben Faber is a criminal defense lawyer based in his hometown of Columbia, Missouri.



Zel Fischer's Profile

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Honorable

The Supreme Court of Missouri


Judge Zel Fischer was born in Hamburg, Iowa and grew up in the small town  of Watson, Missouri. He was educated in Rock Port public schools, and attended William Jewell College, in Liberty, MO.  He went on to graduate from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law with distinction in 1988. 

Judge Fischer was admitted to The Missouri Bar in 1988 and served one year  as law clerk for the Honorable Andrew Jackson Higgins of the Supreme Court of Missouri.  From there, he practiced law in Kansas City, engaged in a solo law  practice in northwest Missouri, and in November 2006, he was elected associate circuit judge for Atchison County. Judge Fischer served in that capacity until his appointment to the Supreme Court of Missouri in October 2008. He served as chief justice from July 2017–June 2019, receiving the Theodore McMillian Judicial Excellence Award from the Missouri Bar in 2019. 

Judge Fischer is the President of The National Courts and Science Institute (NCSI), which is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to training judges in science, and also serves as a member on the National Advisory Board for the University of North Carolina Bryson Center for Judicial Science Education.

Judge Fischer is an active member of his church and community. 

Judge Fischer has been married to Julie Fischer, his wife of 36 years. They have four children, and four grandchildren.

 


Matthew Fry's Profile

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Rosenblum, Schwartz, and Fry, P.C.


Matt Fry is one of Missouri’s top DWI attorneys. He has successfully defended every type of DWI case, including assault, manslaughter, and felony murder. There is no DWI fact pattern Matt has not seen. Outside of DWI offense, Matt is passionate about teaching Trial Advocacy II at SLU Law and running his non-profit, St. Louis Impact.


Jessie Greathouse's Profile

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Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center at Benjamin Law Firm, LLC


I am a case manager by definition, but a helper by action. It is easy to get lost in the intimidating world of the criminal justice system and I pride myself in being a beacon of guidance to provide comfort and understanding to the unknown.


Travis Jones's Profile

Travis Jones Related Seminars and Products

TBJ, LLC


Travis Jones has been an instructor in the law enforcement field for the last 22 years. He has taught in DWI Enforcement and traffic safety related topics. He received a bachelor’s degree and Master of Science degree from Lindenwood University.  He is a court recognized expert in the field of drug impairment, alcohol impairment, breath testing for alcohol, radar, and accident reconstruction. Travis is currently the owner of TBJ LLC which conducts training, case reviews, and expert testimony.


Kelly King Related Seminars and Products

Attorney General's Office


Spent 16 years working as a prosecutor. Served as an assistant prosecutor, juvenile attorney, and municipal prosecutor prior to being elected as the Warren County Prosecuting Attorney. Served in that position for 9 years until accepting as position as the Deputy Attorney General at the Missouri Attorney General's Office. Spent 16 years working as a prosecutor. Served as an assistant prosecutor, juvenile attorney, and municipal prosecutor prior to being elected as the Warren County Prosecuting Attorney. Served in that position for 9 years until accepting as position as the Deputy Attorney General at the Missouri Attorney General's Office.


Virginia Landry's Profile

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Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry, Inc.


Virginia Landry has just concluded her position as Dean of the National College for DUI Defense, serving 13 years on its Board of Directors. Virginia serves on the Board for the California DUI Lawyers Association and is co-chair of NACDL's DUI Committee. Happy to visit you in Missouri! Let's learn!


Brian Lutmer's Profile

Brian Lutmer Related Seminars and Products

Missouri State Public Health Laboratory, Breath Alcohol Program


Brian M. Lutmer is the laboratory manager for the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory’s Breath Alcohol Program. He holds a BS in Chemistry from Georgia Tech. Brian’s duties include rule promulgation, expert testimony, law enforcement and attorney training, and research.


Travis Noble's Profile

Travis Noble Related Seminars and Products

Travis Noble, PC


Travis Noble concentrates in the areas of DWI, federal and state drug charges and other felonies. He served as a police officer from 1985 until 1990 and a narcotics agent from 1990 until 1995. He has instructed in the areas of Narcotics Investigations, Forensics, Criminal Investigations, Police K-9, Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and DWI Investigations. As a result of ten years in law enforcement, he brings a unique outlook and background in the defense of persons charged with crimes. In addition to trying cases throughout the State of Missouri, he has represented defendants in both federal and state courts throughout the United States.


Megan Oliver's Profile

Megan Oliver Related Seminars and Products

Benjamin Law Firm


Megan Oliver, a Fulton native, discovered her passion for criminal defense during an internship with the Missouri State Public Defender’s Office. She graduated from the University of Missouri — Kansas City School of Law and now works at the Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center, handling various DWI cases.


Michael Reid's Profile

Michael Reid Related Seminars and Products

M. Reid Legal Solutions


In addition to providing outstanding DUI defense for clients in Illinois and Missouri, attorney Michael E. Reid is frequently called upon for speaking engagements, educational instruction and expert consulting with regard to DUI law, field sobriety testing, and chemical testing.

As an educator and respected professional in DUI defense, he has written guidebooks for other DUI attorneys in Illinois and Missouri. 


Edward Rolwes's Profile

Edward Rolwes Related Seminars and Products

The Rolwes Law Firm, LLC


Edward Rolwes has represented attorneys and law firms in hundreds of legal malpractice and ethics related matters for over 20 years. He is a graduate of Notre Dame law school, a former partner at the Hinshaw Chicago based law firm where he specialized in representing lawyers in state and federal malpractice suits, as well as attorney discipline matters.  Mr. Rolwes is also a former adjunct professor of law at St. Louis University, where he taught professional liability law, and he continues to represent lawyers and law firms through his current firm based in St. Louis. 


Fawzy Simon's Profile

Fawzy Simon Related Seminars and Products

Law Office of Fawzy Simon


Fawzy Simon graduated from UMKC Law in 2008 (Go Roos!). He's a five-year vet of the Public Defender, spent five years working for a firm and has been a solo for five years. He's also past-president of MACDL and a member of the Supreme Court's Task Force for Criminal Justice. He and his wife live and work here at the Lake of the Ozarks.


Joseph St. Louis's Profile

Joseph St. Louis Related Seminars and Products

Nesci & St. Louis


Joseph P. St. Louis, Regent of the National College for DUI Defense, and past president of Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice, is a certified specialist in both criminal and DUI defense, has an AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell rating, and is listed in Woodward/White’s Best Lawyers in America and SuperLawyers' Best Lawyers.


Hon. Gary Witt's Profile

Hon. Gary Witt Related Seminars and Products

Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District


Hon. Gary Witt was appointed to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, in 2010.  He was elected as chief judge for a two year term that began July 1, 2022.  He received the Appellate Judicial Excellence Award in 2020. He was previously an associate circuit judge in Platte County from 1998 - 2010. 

Before his judicial service, Judge Witt served as a state representative from 1991-1996. He was a shareholder with Witt, Hicklin & Witt, PC in Platte City. 

Judge Witt earned his undergraduate degree from William Jewell College and his Juris Doctor from University of Missouri-Columbia. 


Agenda DWI Law & Science Seminar

Wednesday, July 24 

Conference registration | 4-6 p.m. 

Thursday, July 25 

Conference registration | 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 

Exhibits open | 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.  

Continental breakfast | 8-9 a.m. | Granada Foyer
 
Plenary | 9-9:50 a.m. | Granada AB
DWI case law update

This presentation will include important criminal & DWI case law in Missouri from July 2023 to July 2024. 
What you will learn:

  • Driver’s license – Refusal.
  • Driver’s license – Administrative.
  • Driver’s license – Reinstatement/hardship.
  • Criminal/Civil – Non-DWI.
  • Criminal – Other jurisdictions.

Speaker: Matthew D. Fry, Rosenblum, Schwartz, and Fry, PC, St. Louis

Plenary | 9:50-11:05 a.m. | Granada AB
Vampires, mosquitoes & phlebotocops: Issues with law enforcement blood draws

Now that Missouri has authorized police officers to draw blood from suspects in DUI cases, learn about the issues lawyers face from a criminal defense practitioner who has been dealing with this issue for over 15 years.
This presentation will help you learn how to spot issues in a blood draw from a law enforcement officer. It will teach you how to set up a legal challenge to a LEO blood draw. It will also teach you how to deal with these cases in front of a jury.

Speaker: Joseph P. St. Louis, Nesci & St. Louis, Tuscon, AZ

Break | 11:05-11:20 a.m.  

Plenary | 11:20 a.m.-12:10 | Granada AB
Top 10 tips for using NHTSA manual to win your case (including changes found in the 2023 manual)
Speaker: Travis B. Jones
, TBJ, LLC, Moscow Mills

Lunch | 12:10-1:20 p.m. 

Luncheon presentation | 12:30-1:20 p.m.  | Marbella AB
Trust compliance issues for criminal attorneys charging flat fees
Speaker: Edward J. Rolwes
, The Rolwes Law Firm, LLC, St. Louis (virtual speaker)  

Network with exhibitors | 1:20-1:40 p.m. 

Court of Appeals | 1:40-3:20 p.m. | Granada AB
Appellate Panel: Gary D. Witt, Presiding Judge; Thomas N. Chapman, Judge; Zel Fischer, Special Judge

Cases: Stroop v. Lafayette Cty. Prosecuting Attorney, State v. Schwarz, State v. Donnell

Network with exhibitors | 3:20-3:40 p.m.   

Breakout 1 | 3:40-4:30 p.m. 
What I wish I knew as a public defender | Granada AB

Oliver shares insights gained from transitioning to private practice after years with Missouri's Public Defender’s Office. Explore effective strategies for managing civil aspects of DWI cases, challenging probable cause, and leveraging case law to enhance defense tactics in criminal practice.

In her presentation, Oliver focuses on pivotal lessons learned during her transition from public defender to private practice, specializing in DWI defense. She addresses navigating the civil ramifications of DWI cases, employing strategies to challenge probable cause supported by case law examples, integrating administrative outcomes into criminal defense strategies, mastering NHTSA and ARIDE manuals for comprehensive defense tactics, and utilizing weak probable cause to negotiate favorable outcomes. Attendees will acquire practical insights and strategies to elevate their DWI defense practices encompassing both civil and criminal facets of litigation.

Speaker: Megan G. Oliver, Benjamin Law Firm, Belton

How rules of civil procedure can help you win your DOR case | Granada C 
Speaker: John M. Eccher
, Eccher Law Group, St. Louis                        

Breakout 2 | 4:40-5:30 p.m. 
Winning trial techniques | Granada AB
During this session, we will discuss jury selection, and development of theory and theme to support your presentation. We will talk about combining what we learn from various approaches to create the most authentic presentation that will connect with your jurors.
Takeaways include:

  • Do not fear jury selection.
  • There is no perfect presentation - be yourself.
  • Jury selection is not about persuasion; it is about connecting with the jury.
  • Continue that connection throughout the trial.
  • Combine techniques to make it work for you.

Speaker: Kim Benjamin, Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center at Benjamin Law Firm, Belton

Update on DHSS regulations | Granada C
This session will review potential updates to the Code of State Regulations, especially concerning breath alcohol testing, with a focus on duplicate breath sampling.

Speaker: Brian M. Lutmer, Missouri State Public Health Laboratory, Breath Alcohol Program, Poplar Bluff                          

Adjourn | 5:30 p.m.

Networking reception | 5:30-7 p.m.  

   
Friday, July 26 

Registration | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
 
Exhibits open | 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

Breakfast | 8-9 a.m. | Marbella AB

Plenary | 9-9:50 a.m. | Granada AB 
Rising BAC and fermentation issues in DWI alcohol cases 

This session will help you understand that the blood alcohol curve is critical in defending DWI cases.

Takeaways include:

  • Time to peak BAC and elimination rate vary greatly between individuals but can be estimated.
  • Evidence collection and discovery review can help the DWI layer build a strong rising BAC defense.
  • In rare cases, blood alcohol content can rise in a sample that is already collected.

Speaker: Benjamin S. Faber, Faber Law Firm, Columbia

Plenary | 9:50-10:40 a.m. | Granada AB
Attacking the breath test: One sample vs. two samples 

Don't be worried about changing from a one sample breath to a two sample breath test state. 

Your challenges to evidentiary testing can remain the same, but there are extra nuggets to use when there are two samples when you know what to look for. We'll have a lecture, some forms and even some examples to show you how to make the science work for you regardless of which breath testing device is used in your jurisdiction.

  • Breath testing, whether with one or two blown samples, is not an exact science. The challenges to breath testing can range from simple to complicated. Learn how to make it make sense for the jurors.
  • Even when the officer manages to do the testing correctly, you still have inherent errors in breath testing. Learn how to make them work for you.
  • Whether you are one trial into your practice or 100s of trials in, let's break down breath testing to the basics so you can make science sexy!

Speaker: Virginia L. Landry, Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry, Inc., Aliso Viejo, CA

Network with exhibitors | 10:40-11 a.m. 

Plenary | 11-11:50 a.m. | Granada AB
Creatively negotiating great outcomes for your clients: A prosecutor’s perspective

Recognizing that not all dispositions can be agreed upon, this session will give one prosecutor's opinion on how to effectively approach negotiations.

You will learn:

  • When and when to not negotiate.
  • Know your prosecutor.
  • Negotiations are a two-way street.

Speaker: Kelly L. King, Attorney General's Office, Jefferson City

Plenary | 11:50 a.m.-12:40 p.m. | Granada AB
How to avoid employment discrimination at work 

We will discuss employment discrimination and how to prevent (to the best we can) allegations of discrimination and harassment in the context of a law firm. 

You will take away key aspects to training your employees, important policies for your handbook, and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Speaker: Megan Atzert, Wilke & Wilke, St. Louis

Lunch | 12:40-1:50 p.m. 

Luncheon presentation | 1-1:50 p.m. | Marbella AB
Drafting representation agreements for ethical and effective representation 
Speaker: Edward J. Rolwes
 (virtual speaker) 

Break | 1:50-2:10 p.m.  

Breakout 3 | 2:10-3 p.m. 
Beating priors: Turning a felony into a misdemeanor | Granada C
Speaker: Michael E. Reid
, M. Reid Legal Solutions, Edwardsville, IL

Consequences of BWI’s and how to defend them | Granada AB
This will be a brief overview of the BWI laws and how to defend them.

What you will learn: 

  • What is involved in a BWI
  • What are the defenses
  • Who to call in as experts

Speaker: Timothy R. Cisar, The Cisar Law Firm, PC, Lake Ozark

Breakout 4 | 3:10-4 p.m. 
Ignition Interlock 101: Science, discovery, defenses, and more | Granada AB

This session will explore the general science behind the ignition interlock devices and other alcohol monitoring devices. Using real-life examples, you will learn what to look for and ask for when defending your client against violations. You will also learn the current landscape of Missouri's IID requirements, certification criteria, and the legislative landscape. 

Speaker: Denise L. Childress, Childress Legal LLC, Chesterfield

Voir dire from a different perspective | Granada C
Speaker: Virginia L. Landry
, Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry, Inc., Aliso Viejo, CA 

Break | 4-4:15 p.m. 

Plenary | 4:15-5:15 p.m. | Granada AB
Creatively defending serious felony DWIs 
Speaker: Travis L. Noble, Jr.
, Travis Noble, PC, St. Louis

Adjourn | 5:15 p.m.

Schedule as of 7/16/24

Opinions and positions stated by presenters of MoBarCLE programs are those of the presenters and not necessarily those of The Missouri Bar. This program is intended as information for lawyers in Missouri, in conjunction with other research they deem necessary, in the exercise of their independent judgment.

Bootcamp for Lawyers and Paralegals Agenda

Friday, July 26 | Bootcamp for lawyers and paralegals  

Registration | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.  

Exhibits open | 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

Breakfast | 8-9 a.m.

9-9:50 a.m. | Valencia
Effective client communication throughout the case 

This presentation will review effective communication to create a satisfied client.

  • How should you communicate? 
  • When you should communicate?
  • What you should communicate?
  • Does your communication create revenue?

Speaker: Jesse Greathouse, Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center at Benjamin Law Firm, Belton

9:50-10:40 a.m. | Valencia
Collection and evaluation of discovery 
Speaker: Jeanean Fenske
, Travis Noble, PC, St. Louis

Network with exhibitors | 10:40-11 a.m. 

11-11:50 a.m.| Valencia
Protecting the lawyer as gatekeeper: calendar and case management 
Speakers: Kim Benjamin
, Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center at Benjamin Law Firm, Belton; Jeanean Fenske

11:50 a.m.-12:40 p.m. | Valencia
Trial preparation 
Speaker: Jeanean Fenske 

Lunch | 12:40-1:50 p.m.  

Luncheon presentation | 1-1:50 p.m. | Marbella AB
Drafting representation agreements for ethical and effective representation
Speaker: Edward Rolwes
, The Rolwes Law Firm, LLC, St. Louis (virtual speaker) 

Break | 1:50-2:10 p.m. 

2:10-3 p.m. | Valencia
Basics of expungement
Speaker: Fawzy T. Simon, 
Law Office of Fawzy Simon, Camdenton

3-3:50 p.m. | Valencia
Law firm management: The business of DWI defense  
Speaker: Kim Benjamin 

Break | 3:50-4:15 p.m. 

Plenary | 4:15-5:15 p.m. | Granada AB
Creatively defending serious felony DWIs 
Speaker: Travis L. Noble, Jr.
, Travis Noble, PC, St. Louis

Adjourn | 5:15 p.m.

Schedule as of 7/16/24

Opinions and positions stated by presenters of MoBarCLE programs are those of the presenters and not necessarily those of The Missouri Bar. This program is intended as information for lawyers in Missouri, in conjunction with other research they deem necessary, in the exercise of their independent judgment.

 

Pass Details

Standard Pass
MACDL Member Early: $345* | Regular: $400
* Early rates end 6/24/24

  • Access to CLE sessions, panel discussions, and plenaries
  • Provided meals:
    • Thursday: Breakfast, lunch, reception
    • Friday: Breakfast, lunch
  • Access to program recordings for one year (available approximately one-month after the conference). 
    NOTE: Program recordings viewed after the event can only be reported for self-study. Pursuant to Regulation 15.04.5, a lawyer may receive up to six hours of self-study credit in a reporting year. Self-study programs do not qualify for GAL Certification, ethics, elimination of bias or Kansas credit.

Standard Pass
Non-MACDL Member Early: $385* | Regular: $440
* Early rates end 6/24/24

  • Access to CLE sessions, panel discussions, and plenaries
  • Provided meals:
    • Thursday: Breakfast, lunch, reception
    • Friday: Breakfast, lunch
  • Access to program recordings for one year (available approximately one-month after the conference). 
    NOTE: Program recordings viewed after the event can only be reported for self-study. Pursuant to Regulation 15.04.5, a lawyer may receive up to six hours of self-study credit in a reporting year. Self-study programs do not qualify for GAL Certification, ethics, elimination of bias or Kansas credit.

Virtual Pass 
MACDL Member: $345* | Non-Member: $400

* Early rates end 6/24/24

  • Access to program recordings for one year (available approximately one-month after the conference). 
    NOTE: Program recordings viewed after the event can only be reported for self-study. Pursuant to Regulation 15.04.5, a lawyer may receive up to six hours of self-study credit in a reporting year. Self-study programs do not qualify for GAL Certification, ethics, elimination of bias or Kansas credit.

DWI Bootcamp for Lawyers and Paralegals In-person Pass FRIDAY ONLY | $155

  • Access to CLE sessions, panel discussions, and plenaries
  • Provided meals:
    • Friday: Breakfast, lunch
  • Access to program recordings for one year (available approximately one-month after the conference). 
    NOTE: Program recordings viewed after the event can only be reported for self-study. Pursuant to Regulation 15.04.5, a lawyer may receive up to six hours of self-study credit in a reporting year. Self-study programs do not qualify for GAL Certification, ethics, elimination of bias or Kansas credit.

DWI Bootcamp for Lawyers and Paralegals Virtual Pass FRIDAY ONLY | $155

  • Virtual access to CLE sessions, panel discussions, and plenaries
  • Access to program recordings for one year (available approximately one-month after the conference). 
    ​​​​​​​NOTE: Program recordings viewed after the event can only be reported for self-study. Pursuant to Regulation 15.04.5, a lawyer may receive up to six hours of self-study credit in a reporting year. Self-study programs do not qualify for GAL Certification, ethics, elimination of bias or Kansas credit.

Law Student/Paralegal/Legal Aid Attorney or Paralegal/State Public Defender/Prosecutor/MO Protection & Advocacy Services
In-person Pass | $230

  • Access to CLE sessions, panel discussions, and plenaries
  • Provided meals:
    • Thursday: Breakfast, lunch, reception
    • Friday: Breakfast, lunch
  • Access to program recordings for one year (available approximately one-month after the conference). 
    ​​​​​​​NOTE: Program recordings viewed after the event can only be reported for self-study. Pursuant to Regulation 15.04.5, a lawyer may receive up to six hours of self-study credit in a reporting year. Self-study programs do not qualify for GAL Certification, ethics, elimination of bias or Kansas credit.

Law Student/Paralegal/Legal Aid Attorney or Paralegal/State Public Defender/Prosecutor/MO Protection & Advocacy Services
Virtual Pass | $230
 

  • Virtual access to CLE sessions, panel discussions, and plenaries
  • Access to program recordings for one year (available approximately one-month after the conference). 
    ​​​​​​​NOTE: Program recordings viewed after the event can only be reported for self-study. Pursuant to Regulation 15.04.5, a lawyer may receive up to six hours of self-study credit in a reporting year. Self-study programs do not qualify for GAL Certification, ethics, elimination of bias or Kansas credit.

 

Conference Lodging Rates

      


The Lodge of Four Seasons
315 Four Seasons Drive | Lake Ozark, MO

Sleeping Room Rates
Seasons Bay $155
Main Building $189
Rates are per night, and do not include tax.

Reservations
To make a reservation, call 888-265-5500 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., or reserve online at https://reservations.travelclick.com/17336?groupID=3712186

If you don't see inventory on-line, please call the Lodge Reservations department, 888-265-5500 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Conference lodging rates end on June 24, 2024, or when the block is filled, whichever occurs first.

Cancellation Policy

2024 Bernard Edelman DWI Law & Science Seminar Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy

  •  All cancellation and refund requests must be in writing to mobarcle@mobar.org
     
  •  A FULL REFUND of the registration fee will be issued if we receive your written cancellation by July 18, 2024. You will not have access to electronic course materials.
     
  •  NO REFUND of the registration fee will be issued if we receive your written cancellation after July 18, 2024.  You will have access to electronic course materials.

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Health and Safety Information

The Missouri Bar takes the safety and well-being of its members, the public, and its employees very seriously. We continue to monitor the latest public health updates. We will inform you of any changes to events that affect you. This includes any cancellation notices or changes to venue, format, or safety guidelines.

We encourage all attendees of Missouri Bar events to be aware of and follow public health guidelines for large gatherings. Help us keep everyone in attendance safe by not attending an event if you are ill or believe you may be contagious. Be respectful of the personal comfort level of other attendees when it comes to physical distancing, including shaking hands or other gestures common in networking environments.

By registering for and attending a Missouri Bar event, you agree to take reasonable health and safety precautions and to abide by The Missouri Bar’s posted meeting guidelines.

Please also be advised that, pursuant to RSMo. 537.1005, effective Aug. 28, 2021, “under Missouri law, any individual entering the premises or engaging the services of the business waives all civil liability against the individual or entity for any damages based on inherent risks associated with an exposure or potential exposure to COVID-19, except for recklessness or willful misconduct.”

Please contact The Missouri Bar with any questions or concerns.

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