Thursday, November 5, 2026 11:00am - 3:00pm
4 CLE Hours - Skills or Annual
(Check-in opens at 8:30am as other events also underway)
Lunch, afternoon snack, beverages included
Shanty Creek Resort - Lakeview Conference Center
5780 Shanty Creek Rd., Bellaire, MI
Registration is limited to 16 attendees - Register soon!
A hotel booking link will be sent in your confirmation email.
$160 CDAM Members ~ $200 Non-Members
Direct Billing partners can register free of charge-
Contact your defender funding unit for further information.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE (CDAM Members Only):
Apply here: 2026 Scholarship Form
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James R. Samuels Beth LaCosse
Description: Legal trilogies, or the "power of three," work! Presenting three points is persuasive, memorable, and impactful. Trilogies create a beginning, middle, and end to provide a balanced narrative that supports complex, comprehensive, and cohesive arguments whether it be opening, cross, or closing.
In this hands-on, small group training, attorneys will master the art of using trilogy to create an impactful courtroom presence using their own case.
Take-aways:
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Students will understand and appreciate the power of trilogies.
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Attendees will develop the skill of creating trilogies to use in their own cases.
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Attendees will be empowered to deliver trilogies in the most effective manner.
You may register free of charge if your defender funding unit participates in our Direct Billing Program! You can request and receive a registration code if they are participants.
All others pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement from your defender funding unit, if applicable.
NO refunds on cancellations after October 23, 2026, at 5:00pm. Paid registrations can be transferred to another attorney by calling Alexaundria at (517) 579-0533.
