In-Person14 CE CreditsExhibit Opportunities
Beyond the Diagnosis: 2026 Fall Meeting & Seminar
Hosted by National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
Oct 7–10, 2026 Hilton Salt Lake City Center Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah
Legal & Judicial
About This Event
A comprehensive, defense-focused seminar designed to equip criminal defense practitioners with courtroom-ready tools for identifying, understanding, and litigating mental health and neurodevelopmental issues at every stage of a criminal case. The program covers trauma, brain development, competency, autism, effective cross-examination of state experts, and ethical challenges when representing mentally ill clients.
Topics Covered
Ethics & Professional Conduct
Professional BoundariesScope of Practice
Regulatory & Legal
Risk Management
DEI & Cultural Competence
Implicit Bias
Venue
Registration & Fees
Continuing Education
14 CE Credits
Accredited by: NACDL (accredited in all states requiring mandatory CLE)
Specialty credits will be applied for (where applicable). Some states (IL, GA, NE, NM, PA, SC, TN, UT) require additional fees by the attendee to receive credit.
Who This Event Is For
Industries
Legal & Judicial