2026 Defending Modern Drug Cases Seminar

Criminal drug prosecutions are once again increasing and coming back with a force --- the fight is on! If you defend persons accused of drug offenses, now is the time to sharpen your skills and prepare for battle in today's increasingly complex criminal legal system. Join NACDL in Las Vegas this October for the 19th Annual Defending Modern Drug Cases Seminar, an intensive, trial skills-focused program designed to give you a strategic edge from intake through sentencing. Learn cutting-edge techniques and proven practices from the nation's leading criminal defense practitioners as they break down modern drug cases step by step and show you how to win them. Over three immersive days, you'll gain practical insights you can immediately put to work in your next case---while connecting with experienced defenders from across the country and building a powerful national referral network. It's high-level training, real-world strategy, and invaluable networking, all in one of the most electric settings in the country. Whether you're a seasoned trial lawyer or gearing-up for your next major drug case, this seminar will elevate your practice and prepare you for success in the courtroom. Three days. Elite training. Unmatched networking. Las Vegas. IMPORTANT NOTE: This Defending Modern Drug Cases Seminar is held jointly in conjunction with the "DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity" Seminar, on the same dates, at the same location. While the Drug Seminar is held in the afternoons only, the DWI seminar is held in the mornings only. If you are interested in attending both seminars, click the register for both seminars button below and receive up to a 20% discount on your total combined registration fees.