Total Credits: 13.9 MCLE, 2.0 Ethics, 11.5 Kansas Credit-General, 2.0 Kansas Ethics
Join us virtually 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.
Registration is also open for the in-person conference July 24-25, 2025, at The Lodge of Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, Missouri. Click HERE to register for the in-person conference.
Nick is a partner in the litigation department at DHH. He focuses his practice on civil plaintiffs work in the areas of personal injury, employment law, and class actions. He was named as a Top 40 under 40 member of the National Trial Lawyers Association in 2023 and 2024.
Kim Benjamin is the founder of Benjamin Law Firm in Kansas City. Kim was voted Best DUI Lawyer and a top 30 of 355 criminal defense firm. She serves on the board of National College for DUI Defense and MACDL, and is on faculty for NCDD and Trial Lawyers College.
Admitted in 1983. SLU law, ND undergrad. General practitioner until about 1992, then began specializing in criminal defense. I have served as a municipal judge in two different cities. I have worked in the private sector since graduating from law school and currently run the Cisar Law Firm, P.C. There are two associates in the firm, one of them my daughter, both associates under 30.
Mimi Coffey offices in Ft. Worth and Dallas, Texas. She is board certified in DWI by the NCDD. She's the Dean of the NCDD (2024-2024). She is co-author of Texas DWI Defense- The Law and Practice. Her articles have been published in The Champion and The Voice.
Jeff Eastman is a founding member of both the National College for DUI Defense and the DUI Defense Lawyers Association, organizations established to advance the cause of aggressive DUI/DWI defense. He is the recipient of numerous awards and has had the privilege of educating others in effective DWI defense.
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.
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.
Dr. Marcus Iszard is a pharmacologist and toxicologist with over 25 years of experience in higher education and more than two decades of forensic and investigative consultation in pharmacology, toxicology, and therapeutics. He has provided expert testimony and legal deposition in both state and federal courts, and under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) for the United States Army and the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps.
His academic career includes extensive teaching of pharmacology, toxicology, and therapeutics to pharmacy, medical, dental, and nursing students, with a focus on clinical, research, and investigative applications. Dr. Iszard has also developed and delivered specialized curricula, including the "Investigative Toxicology" course at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Pharmacy (2010–2013), and a Continuing Legal Education (CLE)-accredited program titled Basic Use and Application of Toxicolegal Science Information with Guidelines for Investigating Drug-Related Cases (Missouri Bar: 6.8 CLE hours; Kansas CLE Commission: 6.5 CLE hours).
Dr. Iszard holds advanced degrees (MS and PhD) in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Florida A&M University and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics. He is licensed as a private investigator in the State of Kansas (License #D-6161) and serves as an item writer for the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME).
Travis Jones has been an instructor for the last 25 years. He is a court recognized expert in the field of DWI, breath testing for alcohol, radar, crash data retrieval and accident reconstruction. Travis is currently the owner of TBJ LLC which conducts training, case reviews, investigation/download, diagraming and testimony.
Erin is the Attorney Development Manager and Well-Being Working Group Chair at Ogletree Deakins. After twelve years practicing law, she now helps lawyers successfully navigate their careers and well-being. Erin serves on The Missouri Bar’s Well-Being Committee, speaks regularly on well-being topics, and has been recognized nationally for her work.
Troy McKinney graduated magna cum laude from South Texas College of Law and having been a briefing attorney at the First Court of Appeals. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law and Criminal Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization as well as in DWI Defense Law by the National College for DUI Defense (the only lawyer in Texas to have all three of these Board Certifications). He is the Dean of the National College for DUI Defense, a past President of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association and past Board member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Project
Troy McKinney, a shareholder in Schneider & McKinney, P.C., has been licensed for over 25 years. He graduated summa cum laude from South Texas College of Law and was a briefing attorney at the First Court of Appeals. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law and Criminal Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization as well as in DWI Defense Law by the National College for DUI Defense (the only lawyer in Texas to have all three of these Board Certifications). He is a member of the Board of Regents of the National College for DUI Defense and is a past President of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association and past Board member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Project. He is a Fellow of the College of the State Bar of Texas and of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Educational Institute. McKinney is co-author of Texas Drunk Driving Law (Lexis 4th Ed) and has authored a variety of articles that have been published in the Champion, Defender, and Voice for the Defense. He is a frequent speaker throughout the country (25 states) and internationally (5 foreign countries) on DWI and other criminal law issues. He has spoken and taught at over 140 CLE courses. The Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association has twice named him the Outstanding Member of the Year. He has repeatedly been named a “Texas Super Lawyer, a Thomson Reuters Service” in Criminal Law (2004-2011) and in DWI Defense (2005-2011), a “Top Lawyer for the People” by H Texas Magazine (2005-2011) and one of “America’s Best Lawyers” (2007-2011) by America’s Best Lawyers.
Travis Noble is a trial attorney that concentrates in the areas of DWI, drug charges and other felonies. He has lectured across the country regarding DWI Investigation and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. Before attending law school he was a police officer and narcotics agent from 1985 until 1995.
Megan Oliver has practiced criminal law since 2019, starting as a public defender. She has handled numerous DWI cases, including many DOR trials, preliminary hearings, and suppression motions. Now in her second year with the Benjamin Law Firm, Megan loves being part of a team dedicated to expert DWI defense. |
Joseph S. Passanise graduated with honors from Washburn University School of Law. As the managing partner of Wampler & Passanise, he practices criminal defense in Federal, State, and Municipal courts. His peers have recognized him as one of the Best Lawyers in America for 18 years in criminal defense.
Christian A. Stiegemeyer is the Director of Risk Management for The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Company where he helps lawyers arrive at practical solutions to a wide variety of ethical and legal malpractice issues. He received his J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law.
Bogdan Susan is a founder and partner with Holder Susan Slusher Law Firm in Columbia, Missouri. He has made mid-Missouri his home since graduating from Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Missouri in 1984 to attend the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Mr. Susan is committed to the idea that clients accused of committing crimes not only deserve the best defense possible, but that our freedoms depend on it. He strongly believes that good people make mistakes and that those mistakes should not define a person’s life or prevent them from accomplishing their future goals.
In July 2022, Mr. Vang was presented the National College of DUI Defense “TRIAL ADVOCACY AWARD.” Mr. Vang has thirty-eight (38) - reported appeals before the Wyoming Supreme Court dealing with DUI and implied consent issues and he will be presented the National College of DUI Defense “APPELLATE ADVOCACY AWARD."
Carl Ward is a nationally recognized DWI trial and appellate attorney who has represented thousands of citizens accused of DWI in nearly 90 Missouri counties. He is a Past President of MACDL, the founder of FUDOR, and current MoBar Governor.
Exact times may change
Monday, August 25, 2025
Make the most out of scientific perspectives Monday
10-10:30 a.m. | Pleanry 1-1 | Issue spotting: Top ten things to know about DWI cases
The definition and purpose behind different sections of the DWI Investigation. This will include the 10 things to review in any report you receive and are commonly investigated incorrectly.
Learning objectives:
Speaker: Travis B. Jones, TBJ, LLC, St. Peters
10:30-11:20 a.m. | Plenary 1-2 | Alcohol and drug intoxication - Role in driving and impairment, Part 1
Objectives: Following completion of this section, the learner will have a working knowledge base and understanding of how alcohol and drugs work in the biological system relative to driving and impairment. The learning approach for this session utilizes both experience-based case evaluation and critical forward review regarding the role of drugs and alcohol, both single or combined, relative to driving and impairment.
Learning objectives:
Speaker: Dr. Marcus Iszard, PhD, P.I., Iszard Investigational Pharmacology & Toxicology Services, LLC, Overland Park, KS
11:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. | Plenary 1-3 | Alcohol and drug intoxication - Role in driving and impairment, Part 2
This presentation is a continuation of the 10:30 session.
Learning objectives:
Speaker: Dr. Marcus Iszard, PhD, P.I., Iszard Investigational Pharmacology & Toxicology Services, LLC, Overland Park, KS
12:10-1:10 p.m. | Lunch
1:10-2:00 p.m. | Plenary 1-4 | Attacking indicators of intoxication with innocent explanations
How common sense, aging and sleep deprivation play a role in a DWI arrest.
Learning objectives:
Speaker: Mimi Coffey, The Coffey Firm, Ft. Worth, Texas
2-2:50 p.m. | Plenary 1-5 | The Ethics and Malpractice Risks of Artificial Intelligence
The Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct require lawyers to “keep abreast of changes in the law and its practice, including the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology”. This program will look at the relevance of AI on the profession and the ethics and malpractice considerations when using it in your practice.
Learning objectives:
Speaker: Chris A. Stiegemeyer, The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Company, St. Louis
2:50 p.m. | Adjourn
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Trial and procedure Tuesday
10-11 a.m. | Plenary 2-1 | How to streamline and excel at voir dire in a DUI
Speaker: Troy McKinney, Schneider & McKinney, PC, Houston, TX
11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Plenary 2-2 | How to use your team to win more cases during investigation and pre-trial preparation
This session will review what your staff can do to assist you prior to trial.
Learning objectives:
Speaker: Travis L. Noble, Travis Noble, PC, St. Louis
12-1 p.m. | Lunch
1-1:45 p.m. | Plenary 2-3 |The good, bad and ugly of DWI defense
Learn the history of DWI offense in Missouri from several of the most seasoned and experienced DWI attorneys in Missouri. They will discuss their good, bad, and ugly cases and experiences throughout all of the courtrooms in Missouri. Please come prepared to ask questions.
Speakers: Mattthew D. Fry, Rosenblum Schwartz Fry & Johnson, St. Louis (Moderator); Jeffrey S. Eastman, Law Office of Keleher & Eastman, Gladstone; Carl M. Ward, The Law Office of Carl M. Ward, Washington; Timothy R. Cisar, The Cisar Law Firm, PC, Lake Ozark
1:45-2:15 p.m. | Plenary 2-4 | Unique issues for CDL drivers
Speaker: John M. Eccher, Eccher Law Group, St. Louis
2:15-3:05 p.m. | Plenary 2-5 | How to challenge priors in DWI cases
Speakers: Joseph S. Passanise, Wampler & Passanise, Springfield; Nickolas W. Allen, Douglas, Haun & Heidemann PC, Springfield
3:05 p.m. | Adjourn
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
On Wednesday, we learn case law
10-10:50 a.m. | Plenary 3-1 | Case law update
During this session you will learn the black letter rule on every relevant case handed down from July 2024 to July 2025 and how to apply those cases to your DWI practice.
Learning objectives:
Speaker: Matthew D. Fry, Rosenblum Schwartz Fry & Johnson, St. Louis
10:50 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Plenary 3-2 | Attacking blood alcohol concentration (BAC) measurements in DWI cases under a statutory predicate, court rules (Daubert), due process, and confrontation
Mr. Vang will explain how to use implied consent statutes that have been incorporated into DUI statutes to demand chemical testing discovery and to suppress chemical testing evidence under a statutory predicate. Mr. Vang will explain how to use statutes and court rules to suppress chemical testing measurements in DUI cases.
Speaker: R. Michael Vang, R. Michael Vang PC, Laramie, WY
12-12:30 p.m. | Plenary 3-3 | How to effectively use State v. Hatfield to win a DWI case
Speaker: Kim Benjamin, Benjamin Law Firm, LLC, Belton
12:30-1:30 p.m. | Lunch
1:30-2:20 p.m. | Plenary 3-4 | DWI by THC: Has the case law caught up?
With the legalization of marijuana in Missouri, prosecutions for DWI by THC have increased substantially. However, the caselaw regarding DWI by THC has not. Matt Fry will discuss the law on DWI by THC and the issues the State may have with proving causation.
Learning objectives:
Speaker: Matthew D. Fry, Rosenblum Schwartz Fry & Johnson, St. Louis
2:20-3:10 p.m. | Pushed to the limit: Exploring the biology of chronic stress and strategies to mitigate its impact
The legal field is often fast-paced, deadline-driven, and high-pressure, leading many in the profession to experience chronic stress which, if not tamed, can contribute and/or lead to serious health issues. In this session we will review important statistics about the well-being of legal professionals, explore the biology of chronic stress (including why our bodies are not built to withstand it), and learn a three-part recipe for managing stress and mitigating its impact.
Learning objectives:
Speaker: Erin McClernon, Ogletree Deakins, Kansas City
3:10 p.m. | Adjourn
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Thursday is for paralegals
9-9:50 a.m. | Basics/Bootcamp: Criminal and civil consequences for DWIs
Speakers: Jeannean Fenske, Travis Noble, PC, St. Louis, Megan G. Oliver, Benjamin Law Firm, LLC, Belton
9:50-10:40 a.m. | Basics/Bootcamp
AH + TDN + Refusals
Speakers: Jeannean Fenske, Travis Noble, PC, St. Louis; Megan G. Oliver, Benjamin Law Firm, LLC, Belton
10:40-11:30 a.m. | Basics/Bootcamp: Demonstration of a DOR hearing for legal assistants and paralegals
Speakers: Jeannean Fenske, Travis Noble, PC, St. Louis; Megan G. Oliver, Benjamin Law Firm, LLC, Belton
11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. | Pushed to the limit: Exploring the biology of chronic stress and strategies to mitigate its impact
The legal field is often fast-paced, deadline-driven, and high-pressure, leading many in the profession to experience chronic stress which, if not tamed, can contribute and/or lead to serious health issues. In this session we will review important statistics about the well-being of legal professionals, explore the biology of chronic stress (including why our bodies are not built to withstand it), and learn a three-part recipe for managing stress and mitigating its impact.
Learning objectives:
Speaker: Erin McClernon, Ogletree Deakins, Kansas City
12:20-1:20 p.m. | Lunch
1:20-1:50 p.m. | Basics/Bootcamp: Issue spotting in DWIs
Learn to identify key legal issues in DWI cases for effective case management and client advocacy.
Learning objectives:
Speaker: Megan G. Oliver, Benjamin Law Firm, LLC, Belton
1:50-2:40 p.m. | Basics/Bootcamp
Speaker: Jessie Greathouse, Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center at Benjamin Law Firm, LLC, Belton
2:40-3:40 p.m. | Basics/Bootcamp
Speaker: TBD
3:40-4:40 p.m. | Plenary 4-8
How to use your team to win more cases during investigation and pre-trial preparation
This session will review what your staff can do to assist you prior to trial.
Learning objectives:
Speaker: Travis L. Noble, Travis Noble, PC, St. Louis
4:40 p.m. | Adjourn
Schedule as of 7/11/25
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Availability | Module Title | Speaker | Credits | Course Type | Duration | Course Details |
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Aug 25, 2025 @ 10:00 AM (CDT) |
Monday Plenary 1 | Issue spotting: Top ten things to know about DWI cases
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Travis Jones
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Total Credits: 0.6 MCLE | Webcast | 30 Minutes | More info » |
Aug 25, 2025 @ 10:30 AM (CDT) |
Monday Plenary 2 | Alcohol and drug intoxication - Role in driving and impairment, part 1
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Dr. Marcus Iszard PhD, P.I.
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Total Credits: 1.0 MCLE | Webcast | 50 Minutes | More info » |
Aug 25, 2025 @ 11:20 AM (CDT) |
Monday Plenary 3 | Alcohol and drug intoxication - Role in driving and impairment, part 2
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Dr. Marcus Iszard PhD, P.I.
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Total Credits: 1.0 MCLE | Webcast | 50 Minutes | More info » |
Aug 25, 2025 @ 01:10 PM (CDT) |
Monday Plenary 4 | Attacking indicators of intoxication with innocent explanations
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Mimi Coffey
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Total Credits: 1.0 MCLE | Webcast | 50 Minutes | More info » |
Aug 25, 2025 @ 02:00 PM (CDT) |
Monday Plenary 5 | The ethics and malpractice risks of artificial intelligence (qualifies for 1.0 ethics credit)
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Christian Stiegemeyer
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Total Credits: 1.0 MCLE | Webcast | 50 Minutes | More info » |
Aug 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM (CDT) |
Tuesday Plenary 1 | How to streamline and excel at voir dire in a DUI
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Troy McKinney
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Total Credits: 1.2 MCLE | Webcast | 1 Hour | More info » |
Aug 26, 2025 @ 11:00 AM (CDT) |
Tuesday Plenary 2 | How to use your team to win more cases during investigation and pre-trial preparation
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Travis Noble
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Total Credits: 1.2 MCLE | Webcast | 1 Hour | More info » |
Aug 26, 2025 @ 01:00 PM (CDT) |
Tuesday Plenary 3 | The good, bad and ugly of DWI defense
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Total Credits: 0.9 MCLE | Webcast | 45 Minutes | More info » | |
Aug 26, 2025 @ 01:45 PM (CDT) |
Tuesday Plenary 4 | Unique issues for CDL drivers
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John Eccher
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Total Credits: 0.6 MCLE | Webcast | 30 Minutes | More info » |
Aug 26, 2025 @ 02:15 PM (CDT) |
Tuesday Plenary 5 | How to challenge priors in DWI cases
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Joseph Passanise
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Total Credits: 1.0 MCLE | Webcast | 50 Minutes | More info » |
Aug 27, 2025 @ 10:00 AM (CDT) |
Wednesday Plenary 1 | Case law update
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Matthew Fry
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Total Credits: 1.0 MCLE | Webcast | 50 Minutes | More info » |
Aug 27, 2025 @ 10:50 AM (CDT) |
Wednesday Plenary 2 | Attacking BAC results using Daubert
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R. Michael Vang
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Total Credits: 1.4 MCLE | Webcast | 1 Hour 10 Minutes | More info » |
Aug 27, 2025 @ 12:00 PM (CDT) |
Wednesday Plenary 3 | How to effectively use State v. Hatfield to win a DWI case
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Kimberly Benjamin
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Total Credits: 0.6 MCLE | Webcast | 30 Minutes | More info » |
Aug 27, 2025 @ 01:30 PM (CDT) |
Wednesday Plenary 4 | DWI by THC: Has the case law caught up?
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Matthew Fry
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Total Credits: 1.0 MCLE | Webcast | 50 Minutes | More info » |
Aug 27, 2025 @ 02:20 PM (CDT) |
Wednesday Plenary 5 | Pushed to the limit: Exploring the biology of chronic stress and strategies to mitigate its impact (qualifies for 1.0 ethics credit)
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Erin McClernon
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Total Credits: 1.0 MCLE | Webcast | 50 Minutes | More info » |
Aug 28, 2025 @ 09:00 AM (CDT) |
Thursday Plenary 1 | Basics/Bootcamp
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Jeannean Fenske
Megan Oliver
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Total Credits: 1.0 MCLE | Webcast | 50 Minutes | More info » |
Aug 28, 2025 @ 09:50 AM (CDT) |
Thursday Plenary 2 | AH + TDN + Refusals
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Jeannean Fenske
Megan Oliver
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Total Credits: 1.0 MCLE | Webcast | 50 Minutes | More info » |
Aug 28, 2025 @ 10:40 AM (CDT) |
Thursday Plenary 3 | AH + TDN + Refusals, DEMO
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Jeannean Fenske
Megan Oliver
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Total Credits: 1.0 MCLE | Webcast | 50 Minutes | More info » |
Aug 28, 2025 @ 11:30 AM (CDT) |
Thursday Plenary 4 | Pushed to the limit: Exploring the biology of chronic stress and strategies to mitigate its impact (qualifies for 1.0 ethics credit)
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Erin McClernon
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Total Credits: 1.0 MCLE | Webcast | 50 Minutes | More info » |
Aug 28, 2025 @ 01:20 PM (CDT) |
Thursday Plenary 5 | Legal issue spotting in DWIs
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Megan Oliver
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Total Credits: 0.6 MCLE | Webcast | 30 Minutes | More info » |
Aug 28, 2025 @ 01:50 PM (CDT) |
Thursday Plenary 6 | TBD
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Total Credits: 1.0 MCLE | Webcast | 50 Minutes | More info » | |
Aug 28, 2025 @ 02:40 PM (CDT) |
Thursday Plenary 7 | TBD
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Total Credits: 1.2 MCLE | Webcast | 1 Hour | More info » | |
Aug 28, 2025 @ 03:40 PM (CDT) |
Thursday Plenary 8 | How to use your team to win more cases during investigation and pre-trial preparation
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Travis Noble
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Total Credits: 1.2 MCLE | Webcast | 1 Hour | More info » |