In Person Conference

“We the Defenders” is the essential conference for public defense investigators, mitigation specialists, social workers, paralegals, and other core staff - all roles except attorneys – who play a critical role in defense-based work. Development opportunities, networking, collaboration, and sustainability are woven into the various workshops, small groups, plenaries, and sessions at We the Defenders.

REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 5TH, 2025. (Tshirt not guaranteed for late registrants.)

“We the Defenders” is the essential conference for public defense investigators, mitigation specialists, social workers, paralegals, and other core staff - all roles except attorneys – who play a critical role in defense-based work. Development opportunities, networking, collaboration, and sustainability are woven into the various workshops, small groups, plenaries, and sessions at We the Defenders.

Join us in Atlanta, Georgia for this transformative members-only event!

This training is ideal for both new and experienced leaders from all sectors of public defense. Leave the Institute with strategies to apply what you’ve learned, making an immediate impact when you return to your organization.