Program Details
2026-02-19 13:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2026-02-19 13:00:00
2h CLE Credits
Intermediate
2
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm ESTBuild a foundational understanding of alcohol toxicology, including key scientific principles and terminology that attorneys need to effectively evaluate intoxication evidence and expert testimony in alcohol-related civil and criminal cases.
David M. Lehmann
Heidy O’Neil
Michael J. Laszlo
Patrick Maroney 1:20 pm - 1:40 pm ESTExamine how the body absorbs, distributes, and eliminates alcohol, and how these pharmacokinetic processes directly impact BAC calculations, timeline reconstruction, and the liability arguments attorneys must address in alcohol-related civil litigation.
David M. LehmannHeidy O’NeilMichael J. LaszloPatrick Maroney 1:40 pm - 2:00 pm ESTExplore alcohol’s pharmacodynamic effects on human physiology and behavior, giving attorneys the scientific foundation they need to evaluate impairment claims, challenge opposing experts, and build stronger representation in alcohol-related cases.
David M. LehmannHeidy O’NeilMichael J. LaszloPatrick Maroney 2:10 pm - 2:30 pm ESTAnalyze how civil liability attaches to alcohol-serving establishments under dram shop laws and learn how these statutes apply across both plaintiff and defense strategies in personal injury and wrongful death litigation.
David M. LehmannHeidy O’NeilMichael J. LaszloPatrick Maroney 2:30 pm - 2:50 pm ESTDiscover what critical information toxicologists need from attorneys and learn how to effectively collaborate with expert witnesses to interpret complex scientific findings and build stronger arguments in alcohol-related legal cases today.
David M. LehmannHeidy O’NeilMichael J. LaszloPatrick Maroney 2:50 pm - 3:10 pm ESTReview essential principles including state-specific dram shop requirements, the distinction between visible intoxication and consumption amounts, and the critical role of experts. Engage in Q&A to address specific practitioner questions and case scenarios.
David M. LehmannHeidy O’NeilMichael J. LaszloPatrick MaroneyDavid M. Lehmann, Ph.D., is a distinguished toxicologist with nearly two decades of multidisciplinary experience spanning academia, industry, and government. As a Senior Toxicologist at Intertox, Inc., he specializes in evaluating human health risks associated with environmental pollutants, alcohol and drugs, medical devices, and consumer products. Equally accomplished as a laboratory scientist and a written communicator, Dr. Lehmann brings a rare combination of investigational rigor and analytical clarity to every engagement — making him a trusted resource for clients navigating complex regulatory, litigation, and public health challenges.
Heidi C. O’Neill, Ph.D., DABT, is a highly accomplished toxicologist with more than two decades of experience investigating the effects of chemical compounds on human health — both as pharmacological therapeutics with the potential to benefit and as toxicants with the potential to harm. As a Senior Toxicologist at Intertox, Inc., Dr. O’Neill brings deep expertise in human health risk assessment for consumer products, industrial chemicals, and regulated substances, with a particular focus on flavoring compounds, solvents, organophosphates, pesticides, and extractable and leachable chemicals. Her career reflects an exceptional ability to translate complex toxicological science into practical, defensible guidance for regulatory, litigation, and industry audiences alike.
Mike Laszlo is an accomplished litigator and business counselor who focuses his practice on the food, beverage, and hospitality industries, representing restaurant groups, wineries, distilleries, breweries, importers, wholesalers, and retailers.
Patrick Maroney is the President of Maroney Consulting Services LLC, providing consulting related to liquor laws, rules, liability, training and compliance for liquor licenses and stakeholders with over 33 years of experience in law enforcement and regulatory compliance.
David M. Lehmann, Ph.D., is a distinguished toxicologist with nearly two decades of multidisciplinary experience spanning academia, industry, and government. As a Senior Toxicologist at Intertox, Inc., he specializes in evaluating human health risks associated with environmental pollutants, alcohol and drugs, medical devices, and consumer products. Equally accomplished as a laboratory scientist and a written communicator, Dr. Lehmann brings a rare combination of investigational rigor and analytical clarity to every engagement — making him a trusted resource for clients navigating complex regulatory, litigation, and public health challenges.
Heidi C. O’Neill, Ph.D., DABT, is a highly accomplished toxicologist with more than two decades of experience investigating the effects of chemical compounds on human health — both as pharmacological therapeutics with the potential to benefit and as toxicants with the potential to harm. As a Senior Toxicologist at Intertox, Inc., Dr. O’Neill brings deep expertise in human health risk assessment for consumer products, industrial chemicals, and regulated substances, with a particular focus on flavoring compounds, solvents, organophosphates, pesticides, and extractable and leachable chemicals. Her career reflects an exceptional ability to translate complex toxicological science into practical, defensible guidance for regulatory, litigation, and industry audiences alike.
Mike Laszlo is an accomplished litigator and business counselor who focuses his practice on the food, beverage, and hospitality industries, representing restaurant groups, wineries, distilleries, breweries, importers, wholesalers, and retailers.
Patrick Maroney is the President of Maroney Consulting Services LLC, providing consulting related to liquor laws, rules, liability, training and compliance for liquor licenses and stakeholders with over 33 years of experience in law enforcement and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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