30th Annual DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity

October 21, 2026 - October 24, 2026

NACDL & NCDD's 30th Annual "DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity" Seminar "FROM ARREST TO ACQUITTAL: The Essentials for a Successful DUI Defense" will be held at the Sahara Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, October 21-24, 2026.

In DUI defense, the science is complex, the law is constantly evolving, and the margin between winning and losing can come down to what you know — and what you don't. If you're serious about being an effective DUI defense advocate, or if you're looking to add this high-demand practice area to your firm's portfolio, NACDL & NCDD's premiere DUI Defense seminar in Las Vegas is the professional investment you simply cannot afford to skip.This nationally recognized, one-of-a-kind CLE program brings together nearly 500 criminal defense attorneys, experts, and specialized vendors from across the country for an unmatched combination of cutting-edge education and powerful networking. Learn from the best-of-the-best in the field — and leave with a referral network that will benefit your practice for years to come. Designed with your time in mind, all sessions are held in the mornings only, giving you a focused, high-impact learning experience without sacrificing your entire day.

Hotel Accommodations:

Sahara Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
Discounted Room Rate $214

Discounted Room Block Expires September 21st.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
3:00p.m.–6:00p.m.	Early Registration, Exhibit Hall Open
SEMINAR DAY ONE – Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time	Event Description	Guest Speaker
7:30a.m.–8:30p.m.	Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast
8:30a.m.–8:50a.m.	Welcome, Introductions, Announcements	DUI Program Chair Steve Oberman, NCDD Dean Joseph P. St. Louis & NACDL President C. Melissa ‘Missy’ Owen
8:50a.m. – 9:50a.m.	SFSTs: Clueless on the Clues	Ron Lloyd
9:50a.m. – 10:50a.m.	Simplifying Science for the Judge and Jury	Joseph P. St. Louis
10:50a.m. – 11:10a.m.	Refreshment, Exhibitor & Networking Break
11:10a.m. – 12:10p.m.	Auto-Brewery Syndrome and DUI: Not Guilty by Reason of Gut Microbes	Barbara Cordell and Alan Logan
12:10p.m. – 1:10p.m.	Successful Breath Testing Trial Tactics	Doug Murphy
1:10p.m.	DUI Seminar Adjourns for the Day
6:30pm.	Opening Reception	Sahara Las Vegas Hotel and Casino

SEMINAR DAY TWO – Friday, October 23, 2026
Time	Event Description	Guest Speaker
7:30a.m. – 8:00a.m.	Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast
8:00a.m. – 9:00a.m.	Networking Tables: Network with other DUI lawyers on issues of interest over coffee and breakfast
9:00a.m. – 9:05a.m.	Plenary Session Begins: Remarks and Reminders	Steve Oberman
9:05a.m. – 10:05a.m.	Select a Track
Option A	Phlebotomy 101: Blood Evidence Integrity	Ron Lopez
Option B	Administrative Hearings	Brian Morton
10:05a.m. – 11:05a.m.	Select a Track
Option A	The Winning Rules of Evidence	Andrew Fleischman
Option B	DUI Law: The Essential Cases	Don Ramsell
11:05a.m. – 11:25a.m.	Refreshment, Exhibitor & Networking Break
11:25a.m. – 12:25p.m.	Select a Track
Option A	Accident Reconstruction: Digital Scene Recreation for Defense Attorneys	Ron Lopez and Alan Skinner
Option B	Immigration and DUI Defense	Graciela Martinez
12:25p.m. – 1:25p.m.	Select a Track
Option A	Implementing AI in Law Firms: From Software Tools to Operational Change	David Katz
Option B	Probable Cause: Don’t Let the Officer Take You for ARIDE	Ron Lloyd
1:25p.m.	DUI Seminar Adjourns for the Day

SEMINAR DAY THREE – Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time	Event Description	Guest Speaker
7:30a.m. – 8:10a.m.	Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast
8:10a.m. – 9:30a.m.	Workshops (Select from Options Below)
1	Trying Your First DUI Case (Less than 5 Years’ Experience)	John Webb & Steve Oberman
2	Writing for the Win	Andrew Fleischman
3	Crossing the FST Officer: Learning to Control, Confront, and Contradict	Virginia Landry and Ron Lloyd
4	Making the Driver’s License Hearing Work to Your Advantage	Brian Morton
5	Immigration Consequences Workshop	Graciela Martinez
6	Digital Scene Recreation Workshop	Ron Lopez & Alan Skinner
7	Cross-Examining the Algorithm: Attacking AI Police Reports	John Schleiffarth
9:30a.m. – 9:50a.m.	Refreshment, Exhibitor and Networking Break
9:50a.m. – 11:10a.m.	Workshops (Select from Options Below)
1	Trying Your First DUI Case (Less than 5 Years’ Experience)	John Webb & Steve Oberman
2	Writing for the Win	Andrew Fleischman
3	Crossing the FST Officer: Learning to Control, Confront, and Contradict	Virginia Landry and Ron Lloyd
4	Making the Driver’s License Hearing Work to Your Advantage	Brian Morton
5	Immigration Consequences Workshop	Graciela Martinez
6	Digital Scene Recreation Workshop	Ron Lopez & Alan Skinner
7	Cross-Examining the Algorithm: Attacking AI Police Reports	John Schleiffarth
11:10a.m.	DUI Seminar Adjourns Until 2027!