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Presenter Policies

CLE Presenter Policies

For more than 35 years, PACDL has been a consistent leader in setting the standard for excellence in helping criminal defense practitioners by providing the best continuing legal education programs in the Mid-Atlantic region and offering opportunities for professional networking.  Throughout the year, our events reach hundreds of criminal defense lawyers across all practice areas including DUI/DWI, search and seizure, white collar crime, and capital cases. PACDL is dedicated to presenting substantive, core-powered education. 

Speaker Expense Reimbursement:  ​PACDL has created a presenter reimbursement policy and agreement that reflect the values of the Association to foster inquiry and knowledge, reflect collaboration and collegiality, and fairly treat all presenters. The policy seeks to optimize members' expertise and offer leadership opportunities to criminal defense lawyers to enjoy the prestige and recognition associated with leading course sessions and contributing to knowledge sharing with fellow practitioners.  It also is intended to ensure that the Association delivers unique high educational value content that meets the business needs of the profession. See our policy.

Session Materials: Presenters are required to provide high quality, thoughtful, resourceful and accurate written materials of at least 20 pages in length along with a PowerPoint presentation (at least 25 slides for each 60 minutes of education time) that supplements their oral remarks. Copies of court cases, government manuals and other copyrighted documents should be listed in a resource list rather than incorporated into a speaker's materials. PACDL has adopted standards for written materials and they are made available to presenters interested in presenting specific educational content at an upcoming CLE event.  See the materials policy.

Speaker Agreement: A speaker agreement is a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions of a speaking engagement or presentation at an event or conference. It serves as a formal contract between PACDL and the speaker. The speaker agreement includes important details such as:

  1. Event Details: The name, date, location, and description of the event where the speaker will be presenting.
  2. Speaker's Responsibilities: A clear description of what the speaker is expected to deliver during the presentation, including the topic, duration, and any specific requirements.
  3. Compensation: Details regarding the speaker's compensation, which may include travel expenses, accommodation, or other forms of payment or reimbursement.
  4. Travel and Accommodation: If applicable, information about travel arrangements, accommodation, and any related expenses that will be covered by the event organizer.
  5. Audiovisual Requirements: Any specific audiovisual equipment, technical setup, or materials needed for the presentation, and whether the event organizer will provide them.
  6. Intellectual Property: Clauses regarding the ownership of the content presented, including whether the event organizer has the right to record or distribute the presentation.
  7. Cancellation and Rescheduling: Procedures and consequences in case either party needs to cancel or reschedule the engagement.
  8. Confidentiality: Any confidentiality obligations, especially if the presentation contains sensitive or proprietary information.
  9. Signatures: Signatures of both parties to indicate their acceptance and agreement to the terms outlined in the document.
Speaker agreements are essential for ensuring that both the event organizer and the speaker have a clear understanding of their respective obligations and expectations. They help prevent misunderstandings and disputes and provide a legal framework for the speaking engagement. It's crucial for the speaker to agree to the terms of the speaker agreement before the presentation takes place. Please see PACDL's speaker agreement.

Please connect with our office at pacdl@pacdl.org to discuss opportunities and our policies.