continuing legal education

July 29, 2017

Harnessing The Hedgehog At Harvard

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In his book Good To Great, Jim Collins discusses ‘the hedgehog concept’. The concept is essentially this: although the fox is a cunning predator, the hedgehog always defeats the fox because the hedgehog focuses on doing one thing well – it rolls into a ball of spiky quills the fox cannot penetrate. The hedgehog concept applies to practicing law: focusing on one narrow area of law and doing it well leads to expertise and effectiveness. In the narrow area of DUI/OVI defense, one great way to learn is attending advanced level seminars like the summer session of the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD).

March 18, 2017

Seminar: The Science, The Law And The Litigation In Ohio DUI/OVI Cases

by Shawn Dominy

Lawyers sometimes learn through trial and error; literally. Education at the school of hard knocks can be valuable, but learning from the experience of others has its own value. One way attorneys can shorten the learning curve is by attending high quality continuing education seminars. One outstanding annual seminar for DUI/OVI lawyers is ‘The Premiere Ohio DUI Defense Seminar’ sponsored by the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL).

October 8, 2016

Vegas: It’s All About Education For DUI/OVI Defense

by Shawn Dominy

Yes, I saw Carlos Santana perform at the House of Blues. It’s true, I rented a convertible Mustang. I admit I hiked a breath-taking trail in Red Rock Canyon. I also acknowledge I enjoyed the luxury of Bellagio and saw amazing views from the High Roller. However: the primary purpose of my trip to Vegas was to learn more about DUI/OVI defense.

March 19, 2016

OACDL Seminar: The Premiere Ohio DUI Defense Seminar

by Shawn Dominy

Last week was the annual DUI/OVI seminar presented by the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL). One of the slogans now attached to the seminar is ‘The Premiere Ohio DUI Defense Seminar’. When I hear that slogan, two questions come to mind:
1. Are there any other Ohio DUI defense seminars?
2. If so, what makes this one the ‘premiere’ seminar?

October 10, 2015

Vegas: Where I Learned To Read A Poker Face

by Shawn Dominy

Even someone with a poker face gives a lot of information to others through facial features. I learned this in Vegas, but not at a poker table: I learned it at the 2015 Las Vegas DUI seminar presented by the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).

March 21, 2015

Ohio DUI/OVI Seminar-Best In The Midwest

by Shawn Dominy

‘Best in the Midwest’ has become one of the slogans associated with the annual DUI/OVI seminar presented by the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL). A speaker from another state poked fun at the slogan by asking, “isn’t this the only DUI seminar in the Midwest?” I’m sure there are plenty of other DUI seminars in the Midwest, but this is the only one I know of which is nationally recognized and approved for credit from the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) and the national DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA). The seminar is two-and-a-half days and draws speakers and attendees from around the country. Whether it’s the best or not, the seminar held last week in Columbus was outstanding.