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Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Fall Conference 2004
September 9 & 10, 2004 • Renaissance Houston Hotel
course directors
David Adler
Henry Bemporad
Marjorie Meyers
Keith S. Hampton
David Cunningham
TCDLA Fall Conference • September 9 & 10, 2004 • 14.25 CLE hours
Location: Renaissance Houston Hotel
6 Greenway Plaza East, Houston, Texas 77046 • 1.800.468.3571
Mail registration to: 1707 Nueces Street, Austin, Texas 78701, or fax to: 512.469.0512
Questions? Call 512.478.2514 or visit www.tcdla.com
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
overview
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Track One — Federal Law
with the Great Ones
The “Federal Law with the Great Ones: Past
Presidents, Hall of Famers and All-Stars” track
will feature some of the top federal lawyers in
the state. Come hear Racehorce Haynes, Jack
Zimmerman, Richard Anderson, and Robert
Hirschhorn, among others. Topics will include
voir dire, grand jury practice, due process and
the war on terror, and sentencing guidelines.
Track Two — State Appellate
Adocacy
The “State Appellate Advocacy” track will focus
exclusively on appellate procedure in the state
courts.Topics will include motion for new trial,
notice of appeal, brief writing, PDR drafting, oral
argument, and motions for rehearing. Attendees
will learn form the best appellate lawyers in
the state.
destination information
The seminar will be held at the Renaissance
Houston Hotel, 6 Greenway Plaza East,
Houston, Texas 77046. Parking fees of $8 for
self-parking are included in the registration
fees. Accommodations are $99 per night at the
Renaissance Houston Hotel, 6 Greenway Plaza
East, Houston, Texas 77046, 1.800.468.3571.
Space is limited. Please make reservations
by August 18, 2004 to guarantee the special
rate and availability and please mention the
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
(TCDLA).
CLE information
This seminar will be accredited for 14.25 CLE
Attendee Name: ___________________________________ Bar Number: ___________________
Street Address: ________________________________________________ City: ________________
State: ______________________ Zip:________________ E-mail: ____________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________ Fax: ____________________
Current/New Member/Judge Registration Fees By August 27 After August 27
q registration (includes CD) $295 $345
q registration with book (includes CD) $370 $420
Non-Member Registration Fees By August 27 After August 27
q registration (includes CD) $395 $445
q registration with book (includes CD) $545 $595
Student Registration Fees By August 27 After August 27
q registration (includes CD) $25 $25
q registration with book (includes CD) $214 $214
Can’t attend? Buy the materials* (shipping and sales tax included in total)
printed book/member........................$100 materials on CD/member....................$50
printed book/non-member..................$175 materials on CD/non-member.............$88
*Supplies are limited. Seminar books and CD’s must be ordered by August 27, 2004.
Walk-in’s receive CD only.
NOTE: Parking fees of $8 for self-parking are included in the registration fees.
TCDLA Membership Fees (renew your membership or join as a new member)
q New Member (*see below)...............$75 q Renew Membership...............$150
Payment Options
q Check enclosed (payable to TCDLA)
q Visa q Mastercard q American Express q Discover
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Credit Card Number
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* TCDLA New Membership: To sign up as a new member you will need a Nominating Endorsement from a current
TCDLA member.
“As a current member of TCDLA, I believe this applicant to be a person of professional competency, integrity, and
good moral character. The applicant is licensed to practice law in Texas and is engaged in the defense of criminal
cases, unless a student or affiliate applicant.”
TCDLA Member’s Name (Please Print): ________________________________________________________________________
TCDLA Member’s Signature: __________________________________________________________________________________
Cancellations: To receive a full refund, cancellations must been made in writing 5 business days prior to the program.
Refund requests that are received after that time will be assessed a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be
given on or after August 27, 2004, however you will receive the course materials.
hours. Credit may be utilized toward the CLE requirements
for the certification and recertification Tax Notice: $36 of your annual dues ($19 if a Student Member) is for a one year subscription to the VOICE for the
of attorneys in criminal law by the Texas Board of Defense. Dues to TCDLA are not deductible as a charitable contribution but may be deducted as an ordinary business
expense. The non-deductible portion of regular and initial membership dues is $39 in accordance with IRC sec.
Legal Specialization and towards the total CLE 6033.
requirements of the State Bar of Texas.
www.tcdla.com
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