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NAPD Rise. Resist. Represent. Virtual Conference
Join thousands of public defense professionals from across the nation for the 5th Annual Rise. Resist. Represent. Virtual Conference—a landmark event dedicated to empowering, inspiring, and equipping public defenders to confront the challenges of our time. This year’s conference promises an unparalleled experience with cutting-edge sessions, impactful discussions, and meaningful connections.
Why Attend?
A Conference Built for You
This conference unites attorneys, investigators, social workers, administrative professionals, and more. Whether you’re advocating in court, supporting clients behind the scenes, or championing systemic reform, you’ll find sessions tailored to your unique role and goals.
Expanding Professional Horizons
In recognition of the professional growth opportunities this conference provides, we’re applying for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit in the states listed below allowing you to fulfill your CLE requirements while gaining skills and insights that directly impact your work. CLE tickets are an additional $100 each (no bulk discount) to cover the application and administrative costs. 15-20 of the sessions will be CLE eligible for up to 7 hours of CLE to claim for the conference.
CLE Approved for AZ, CO, IN, MO, NM, NY, OH, WA, WI, TX
Applications Pending in CA, GA, IL, MN, VA
Michigan public defenders and assigned counsel: NAPD events are presumptively approved for credit towards MIDC/Standard 1’s annual training requirements. Please see the MIDC’s website for information about self-reporting and contact information for questions or concerns about attendance including reimbursement. https://michiganidc.gov/cle/
Five Years of Growth and Impact
Since its inception, the Rise. Resist. Represent. conference has brought together thousands of public defenders each year. Over the past five years, it has become a cornerstone event for advancing justice, sparking innovation, and building a community dedicated to public defense.
Accessible and Flexible Learning
We understand the demands of your work, so we’ve designed the conference to fit your schedule. Almost all sessions will be recorded and available on demand, giving you the flexibility to participate live or catch up later.
See the Current Draft of the Program
Pricing (for basic registration not including CLE)
| Time Period | Individual | Bulk (5-100) | Bulk (101+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before Feb 7 | $75 | $50 | $25 |
| Feb 8 – March 3 | $100 | $75 | $50 |
| March 4 and after | $125 | $100 | $75 |
List of CLE sessions pending approval
🔹 The Science Behind Chapter Method Cross-Examination Larry Steven Pozner
🔹 “I Want to Tell You A Story”: Effective Closing Arguments in Criminal Cases Byron Conway
🔹 Opening Statements Andrea Lyon
🔹 The Automated Fourth Amendment: Policing Technology and Privacy Rights Maneka Sinha
🔹 Legal Writing Tips from Non-legal Writing Sources Ben Miller
🔹 Litigating Racism: Incorporating Race into Legal Argument Bethany Bonsu
🔹 The Psychology of For-Cause Jury Selection Kelson Bohnet
🔹 The Evidence’s Journey: Drug Chemistry for Lawyers Alexander Keane
🔹 Navigating Various Aspects of a Client’s Competency to Stand Shaun R. Huband
🔹 Engaging Media in High-Profile Cases Melissa Rothstein, Natalin Deldalian & Jessie Seyfer
🔹 No Ordinary Time: Pushing Back on Harmful Media Narratives Angela Chang
🔹 The Question Spectrum – Improving Questioning Techniques for Witnesses, Jurors, and Others Michael L. Stout
🔹 “Things I Wish I Knew About Family Court”: Handling Clients with Concurrent Family and Criminal Court Cases Sam Sloane
🔹 Taking Aim at the Trifecta: Challenging Firearms Offenses Post-Bruen/Rahimi Jonathan Roberts
🔹 Breaking Point: Navigating Excessive Caseloads & Seeking Relief Robert C. Boruchowitz & Carlos Martinez
🔹 Making Better Bail Arguments John P. Gross
🔹 Raising Racism: Equal Protection Claims, Racial Justice Acts, and Practical Pointers Josh Raisler Cohn
🔹 A Walk Through the Elusive Resentencing Process Kelly Savage-Rodriguez
🔹 Post-Rahimi Second Amendment Update and Practice Tips Jackson Whetsel
🔹 Manner of Death Testimony and Why It’s NOT Fit for Purpose at the Criminal Trial Allison Lewis
🔹 Building the Battle Plan to Take on Anyone: Defending in and For Youth Competency Hearings Elizabeth Hope Zilberberg
🔹 Look-Back Resentencing: The Forgotten Middle Lisa Waters