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SUMMARY:Policy and Legislative Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:This 60-minute virtual gathering is designed as a practical\, working session—not a webinar. Together\, we will:\n\nWorkshop active campaigns involving statutes\, rules\, budget advocacy\, and administrative reforms.\nExchange model bill language\, fiscal notes\, one-pagers\, and testimony templates.\nCoordinate strategy on messaging\, media engagement\, coalition building\, and storytelling from impacted communities.\nNavigate ethics constraints\, including 501(c)(3)/(c)(4) boundaries and public-sector limitations.\nTranslate courtroom experience and client narratives into persuasive\, data-informed advocacy.\nShare tools for rapid-response efforts during moments of crisis or legislative rollback.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/policy-and-legislative-meet-up-2-2/2026-04-01/
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SUMMARY:Investigator Meetup: Cell phone data retrieval and a new free tool to use! W/ Benjamin Van Meter
DESCRIPTION:Cell phone data retrieval and a new free tool to use! W/ Benjamin Van Meter\nThis talk will cover the basics of cellphone data retrieved from phone carriers and how to use a new\, open-source tool we’ve developed to map location data such as a cellphone’s GPS coordinates\, cell tower usage\, and distance from a cell tower. This tool produces visualizations of cellphone location data similar to the maps seen in an FBI CAST report and allows users to easily copy data received in discovery and quickly map it. As we’ll talk about\, this tool has proven very helpful for triage work as attorneys and investigators sort through discovery – comparing this information with other location data of interest (e.g. crime scenes\, surveillance locations\, witness/client residences)\, checking the State’s evidence\, determining the necessity of a forensic expert\, and assessing the feasibility of different defenses. \nBenjamin Van Meter has worked as a trial attorney for the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender in Essex County since October 2022 and is also a staff attorney with OPD’s Police Accountability Unit. He previously clerked with Justice Barry Albin of the New Jersey Supreme Court and Judge Kevin McNulty of the New Jersey federal district court. Prior to law school\, he worked for the investigative and cybersecurity company K2 Intelligence where he conducted background checks\, private investigations\, corporate due diligence research\, and anti-money laundering analysis. Ben graduated from Tufts University in 2013 with a BA in Russian and East European Studies and graduated from Cornell Law School in 2020 with a JD in public law.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/investigator-meetup-cell-phone-data-retrieval-and-a-new-free-tool-to-use-w-benjamin-van-meter/
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LOCATION:https://publicdefenders.us/event/investigator-meetup-cell-phone-data-retrieval-and-a-new-free-tool-to-use-w-benjamin-van-meter/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T140000
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SUMMARY:Investigator Supervisor meetup - Open Chat
DESCRIPTION:Come be part of our conversation of the challenges of being a supervisor poses in your offices. We cover what new things are needed\, what tried and true things are working well and everything in between! Come Join us. \n  \nJONATHAN “Jon” LYON is currently the Investigator Resource Coordinator\, past Member Support Coordinator\, and the national survey investigator for National Association for Public Defense. Since the pandemic he has led more than 200 meetups for investigators both nationally and internationally. Jon is the president of Lyon Legal Logistics to help attorneys in and out of court with Discovery and technology and has assisted attorneys in multiple federal court jurisdictions (www.lyonlegallogistics.com/). \n  \nHe is also a legal investigator for McClain Investigations. Jon began his investigative background working in a PI firm and then for 12 years for the Office of the State Appellate Defender of Illinois. His primary focus has been on post-conviction death penalty cases. In addition\, Jon worked for LexisNexis as an award-winning national trainer of the Case Map suite of software. He also worked for Lockheed Martin as a contractor supporting government attorneys and investigators with software and electronic discovery support needs. He is a Certified Defense Investigator through DePaul’s Center for Justice in Capital Cases and a Certified Trainer through the Bureau of Justice Assistance. He has taught at the Clarence Darrow Death Penalty Defense College\, Cardoza\, DePaul\, Kent\, Iowa\, and University of Michigan law schools. \n  \nHe has also taught at the National Defense Investigator Associations Annual Conferences\, National Association of Legal Investigators annual conference\, National Association for Public Defense\, The Innocence Project\, NACDL\, Federal Defender’s winning strategies conferences\, Life in the Balance\, American Society of Criminology\, US Army\, Intellenet and numerous state and county public defender conferences. It is not unheard of for Jon to be invited back to conferences. Jon was most recently interviewed on “Public Defenseless” episode #99. Jon is the Creator/Webmaster for the internationally utilized website www.internetsleuth.net.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/investigator-supervisor-meetup-open-chat-2/
CATEGORIES:Meetup
LOCATION:https://publicdefenders.us/event/investigator-supervisor-meetup-open-chat-2/
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SUMMARY:Policy and Legislative Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:This 60-minute virtual gathering is designed as a practical\, working session—not a webinar. Together\, we will:\n\nWorkshop active campaigns involving statutes\, rules\, budget advocacy\, and administrative reforms.\nExchange model bill language\, fiscal notes\, one-pagers\, and testimony templates.\nCoordinate strategy on messaging\, media engagement\, coalition building\, and storytelling from impacted communities.\nNavigate ethics constraints\, including 501(c)(3)/(c)(4) boundaries and public-sector limitations.\nTranslate courtroom experience and client narratives into persuasive\, data-informed advocacy.\nShare tools for rapid-response efforts during moments of crisis or legislative rollback.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/policy-and-legislative-meet-up-2-2/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T140000
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SUMMARY:The Defender Wellness Collective MeetUp\, Featuring Featuring: Dr. Crystal Currie
DESCRIPTION:Together\, We Are the Culture \nAs we build this community\, remember that culture is not imposed; It is grown. \n“You are essential. You are worth sustaining.” \nYou’re not alone. \nLet’s walk this road together\, building a culture of wellness for everyone in public defense. \n  \nLink the NAPD 10 Principles of Sustainability
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/the-defender-wellness-collective-meetup-4/
CATEGORIES:Meetup
LOCATION:https://publicdefenders.us/event/the-defender-wellness-collective-meetup-4/
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SUMMARY:Social Worker Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Stephanne Cline Thornton is a West Virginia native who has worked in and around criminal defense and mitigation for more than 20 years in Georgia\, Colorado\, and West Virginia. She is currently the Clinical Director for the West Virginia Judicial and Lawyer Assistance Program\, and owner of Transform Legal\, a consultancy focused on mitigation\, training\, and sustainability. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Master Addiction Counselor\, Stephanne focuses on proper assessment for and access to trauma and substance use disorder treatment to ensure the health and well-being of affected individuals. Stephanne is on the Trauma-Informed Care Network Speakers Bureau and uses that platform to call attention to the intersection of secondary traumatic stress and legal practice. She approaches her work with clients\, lawyers\, social workers\, and mitigation specialists through a contextualized mitigation lens.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/social-worker-meetup-5/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:DEIJ/Racial Justice MeetUp featuring Guest Presenter Lei Young
DESCRIPTION:Hope Amongst Ourselves:\nBIPOC Public Defender Shared Experience and Shared Resilience\n\nLei Young\nLei Young supervises the Disproportionality Unit at the Washington State Office of Public Defense\, where she works to challenge racial and social injustice in the legal system. Prior to that position\, she spent 17 years as an attorney with The Defender Association\, which is now a division of the King County Department of Public Defense. As a public defender\, she represented clients in a variety of practice areas\, including felony\, sex offender civil commitment\, and dependency cases. Her teaching experience includes serving as an Adjunct Professor at Seattle University School of Law. She received her J.D. from Cornell Law School. \nWelcome to an inspiring and impactful presentation!\nAs public defenders\, we are on the front lines of the fight for justice\, and we know firsthand that our criminal legal system is plagued with inequities. For many of us\, especially when it comes to racial injustice\, this isn’t just an abstract concept—it’s a reality we witness every single day. \nThese persistent challenges can feel isolating\, but today\, we have the unique opportunity to come together\, share our experiences\, and strengthen our community. Right now is the time for us to uplift one another and build a united front in public defense. \nIn this engaging session\, get ready to connect\, reflect\, and strategize as we: \nShine a light on the biases BIPOC public defenders face in the workplace—and talk openly about real experiences; \nBrainstorm powerful strategies to build strength\, resilience\, and solidarity among BIPOC defenders; \nExplore how fostering our resilience will amplify our advocacy and create better outcomes for our clients.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/deij-racial-justice-meetup-featuring-guest-presenter/
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CATEGORIES:Meetup
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SUMMARY:Policy and Legislative Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:This 60-minute virtual gathering is designed as a practical\, working session—not a webinar. Together\, we will:\n\nWorkshop active campaigns involving statutes\, rules\, budget advocacy\, and administrative reforms.\nExchange model bill language\, fiscal notes\, one-pagers\, and testimony templates.\nCoordinate strategy on messaging\, media engagement\, coalition building\, and storytelling from impacted communities.\nNavigate ethics constraints\, including 501(c)(3)/(c)(4) boundaries and public-sector limitations.\nTranslate courtroom experience and client narratives into persuasive\, data-informed advocacy.\nShare tools for rapid-response efforts during moments of crisis or legislative rollback.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/policy-and-legislative-meet-up-2-2/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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SUMMARY:DEIJ/Racial Justice Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Details TBD
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/deij-racial-justice-meet-up/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Policy and Legislative Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:This 60-minute virtual gathering is designed as a practical\, working session—not a webinar. Together\, we will:\n\nWorkshop active campaigns involving statutes\, rules\, budget advocacy\, and administrative reforms.\nExchange model bill language\, fiscal notes\, one-pagers\, and testimony templates.\nCoordinate strategy on messaging\, media engagement\, coalition building\, and storytelling from impacted communities.\nNavigate ethics constraints\, including 501(c)(3)/(c)(4) boundaries and public-sector limitations.\nTranslate courtroom experience and client narratives into persuasive\, data-informed advocacy.\nShare tools for rapid-response efforts during moments of crisis or legislative rollback.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/policy-and-legislative-meet-up-2-2/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000
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SUMMARY:Social Worker Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Stephanne Cline Thornton is a West Virginia native who has worked in and around criminal defense and mitigation for more than 20 years in Georgia\, Colorado\, and West Virginia. She is currently the Clinical Director for the West Virginia Judicial and Lawyer Assistance Program\, and owner of Transform Legal\, a consultancy focused on mitigation\, training\, and sustainability. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Master Addiction Counselor\, Stephanne focuses on proper assessment for and access to trauma and substance use disorder treatment to ensure the health and well-being of affected individuals. Stephanne is on the Trauma-Informed Care Network Speakers Bureau and uses that platform to call attention to the intersection of secondary traumatic stress and legal practice. She approaches her work with clients\, lawyers\, social workers\, and mitigation specialists through a contextualized mitigation lens.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/social-worker-meetup-6/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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SUMMARY:Policy and Legislative Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:This 60-minute virtual gathering is designed as a practical\, working session—not a webinar. Together\, we will:\n\nWorkshop active campaigns involving statutes\, rules\, budget advocacy\, and administrative reforms.\nExchange model bill language\, fiscal notes\, one-pagers\, and testimony templates.\nCoordinate strategy on messaging\, media engagement\, coalition building\, and storytelling from impacted communities.\nNavigate ethics constraints\, including 501(c)(3)/(c)(4) boundaries and public-sector limitations.\nTranslate courtroom experience and client narratives into persuasive\, data-informed advocacy.\nShare tools for rapid-response efforts during moments of crisis or legislative rollback.
URL:https://publicdefenders.us/event/policy-and-legislative-meet-up-2-2/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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