Thedford Garber Law's Second Annual
Criminal Defense + Plaintiff's Civil Rights CLE Conference
May 14-16, 2020
Honolulu, Hawai'i
Exceptional presentations + rest, relaxation, and fun
Space is limited. Sell-out expected. Register now to secure a spot!
10 Hrs CLE Credit, Incl. 3 Hrs of Ethics*
Questions? Contact Sara Garber: 773-288-9304;
Conference
Hotel
Presentations
May 14-16, 2020
10 Hours of CLE Credit
Incl. 3 hours of Ethics*
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Registration Fee:
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$285 before Feb 15, 2020
$350 Feb 16, 2020 - May 1, 2020
$375 after May 1, 2020 / at door
$45 law student rate
Space is limited by venue. Sell-out expected. Register now!
The conference hotel is the Alohilani Resort located steps from Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, which is on the beautiful Island of Oahu.
Hotel Website
Discount Hotel Link
We are excited to curate another year of excellent and informative presentations at a reasonable cost in the areas of criminal defense and plaintiff's civil rights litigation (police misconduct, prisoners rights) and important areas of overlap.
What to Expect When You are Expecting DNA: Deconstructing a Forensic DNA Case
Reserve your room now with a Discounted link
Registration Fee includes: attendance at the CLE Conference as well as coffee, tea, juice, and breakfast on Friday and Saturday before presentations. Also included are appetizers and 2 free drinks at the welcome event, which will take place Thursday evening at the Alohilani poolside lounge
Defending Clients Who Kill Their Abusive Partners or Spouses
Schedule:
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Thurs May 14 - 5-7pm Welcome event
* appetizers + 2 free drinks by pool
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Fri May 15 - 8:00am-1:30pm Lectures
* breakfast included
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Sat May 16 - 8:00am-1:30pm Lectures
* breakfast included
Explore Hawai'i
A credit card is required to reserve the room but you are not charged until arrival. Rooms are first come, first served and can be cancelled or changed up to a week before arrival with no fee - so book now to secure your room
The conference is designed to leave afternoons free for you to enjoy Hawai'i - the hotel can help you organize any excursions to go snorkeling, whale watching, or exploring nearby volcanos, falls, and other natural attractions - or you can grab a rental car and drive along the coast.
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Here are some of our favorite Ohau Suggestions:
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* Whale / Dolphin Boat Ride in Waikiki
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* Hike to Diamond Head
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* Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay
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* Surfing, snorkeling, exploring the beaches, waterfalls, and towns of the beautiful North Shore
The hotel has ocean view rooms and a salt water infinity pool with food and drinks by day and poolside bar w/ live music + fire pits nightly
The hotel houses two critically acclaimed restaurants including Morimoto Asia by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto
The Intersection Between Civil Rights and Wrongful Convictions
Navigating Evidentiary Landmines: Getting It In and Keeping it Out
Creative and Compelling Bond Court Arguments in the Context of Nationwide Bond Reform Efforts
Sara Garber
Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Attorney
Adjunct Professor, Depaul Law
Brett Balmer
Cook County Public Defender
Homicide Task Force
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More presentations to
be announced soon..
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Questions ?
If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas please reach out to us:
Sara Garber
Thedford Garber Law
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Cell: 773-288-9304
Email:
* Illinois CLE credit for 10 hours, including 3 hours of ethics pending. We will assist any attendee with CLE credit in their jurisdictions, most of which will allow reciprocal credit for courses approved in Illinois - We provide forms/info for CLE in all other jurisdictions.
You will also find a two story oceanarium in the lobby with daily fish feedings as well as a fitness center and spa – w/ tennis courts, batting cages, indoor/outdoor workout equipment + yoga studio. And more...
If you want to stay at the hotel but it is booked at the time you try to reserve, email me - I have set aside some extra rooms and they may be available.