2023 NORML Key West Legal Seminar Agenda

Thursday, November 30 Moderator: Dan Viets, Columbia, MO
8:00	Breakfast and Seminar Registration
9:00	Self-Introduction of Attendees (No CLE for this session)
9:30	State and Federal Legislative Update (No CLE for this session) Morgan Fox, NORML Political Director, Washington, DC
10:00	Fight for Your Right to Discovery Chris Mandracchia, Conshohocken, PA
10:50	The Hemp Provisions in the New Farm Bill; and the Industrial Hemp Act of 2023 Courtney Moran, Portland, OR
11:40	Break
12:00	Defending Individuals Charged with Child Sex Abuse Chris Leibig, Alexandria, VA Andre Hakes, Charlottesville, VA
12:50	Cannabis De-Scheduling Versus Rescheduling: Pros, Cons, and Future Prospects Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director, Frederick, MD
1:40	Free Time
5:00-7:00	Opening Reception Located on the seaside patio adjacent to One Duval at the Pier House Resort & Spa
Friday, December 1 Moderator: Steve Dillon, Indianapolis, IN
8:00	Breakfast and Seminar Registration
9:00	Using the Perspective of a Prosecutor/Cop in Preparing Your Defense Robert Scremin, Ft Wayne, IN
9:50	Preparing and Conducting Cross-Examination: From Informants and Impeachment to Experts and Evidence Joseph Bondy, New York, NY
10:40	Break
11:00	Cannabis Mythology Versus Cannabis Science: Public Health Emergencies in the Gaps of Regulations Michelle Peace, Ph.D., Richmond, VA
11:50	Cannabis Intellectual Property (“IP”) Law: A High Level Overview David Branfman, San Diego, CA Luke Zimmerman, San Francisco, CA
12:40	The Special Challenge of Representing Minority Defendants in the Criminal Justice System Billy Murphy, Baltimore, MD
1:30	Free Time
4:30	Sunset Sail Take in a memorable view of Key West’s most famous sights while the sun works its magic turning the sky brilliant colors on the Jolly II Rover’s famous “Red Sails in the Sunset” 2 hour sunset sail. The Jolly II Rover, with plenty of seating, smooth ride, and signature red sails, will ignite your passion for traditional tall ship sailing. Join the crew and hoist the sails or sit back, relax and take in the experience. Sign up at the seminar registration desk. Purchase tickets in advance or prior to boarding at Key West’s Historic Seaport.
Saturday, December 2 Moderator: Keith Stroup, Washington, DC
8:00	Breakfast
8:00-1:40	Distribute and Collect CLE Attendance Forms
9:00	Artificial Intelligence: The Disappearing Lawyer and Defendant? Greg Morse, Palm Beach, FL
9:50	How to Negotiate from a Position of Weakness David Kubiliun, Miami, FL
10:40	Break
11:00	How Mitch McConnell Legalized Cannabis. The New Hemp Hype. Nikki Fried, Tallahassee, FL
11:50	Conflicts, Tampering, Conspiracy, and Crime-Fraud Exception; The Lawyer’s Not Supposed to Be the One Going to Jail John Wesley Hall, Little Rock, AR
12:50	Annual 4th Amendment Review of Leading Cases Gerry Goldstein, San Antonio, TX and Aspen, CO
1:40	Free Time
6:00-9:00	Beach Bar Bon Voyage Meet up with old friends and new at the Pier House Beach Bar and bid a fond farewell to the Conch Republic