Cross Examination is one of the important skills to develop as a criminal defense lawyer. It is a skill and not an art, meaning that if you put the work in you can become an effective cross examiner. You do […]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex, multifaceted, neurodevelopmental disorder impacting several domains of functioning. Core deficits associated with autism include social communication deficits and impairments in reciprocal social-emotional interactions across multiple settings and repetitive and restricted patterns of interests, […]
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of the fastest growing neurodevelopmental disorders in the world, with approximately 1 in 36 children in the United States meeting the diagnostic criteria (CDC, 2024). This multi-faceted, lifelong condition is a broad spectrum of […]
This presentation discusses the findings from a study that focused on stress and coping strategies among public defenders, and particularly compared the experiences of male and female defenders. As frontline workers, critical to the due process of law, understanding and […]
Join the February 2025 DEIJ and Racial Justice Meetup Mashup for BLACK HISTORY MONTH! NAPD's Executive Director, Lori James, MSW, will give her highly anticipated presentation - CONFRONTING RACE: ADVOCACY AND HEALING IN THE SHADOW OF SYSTEMIC BIAS ©. Through […]
This training will examine various memory phenomena that can cause false narrative creation and its implications within criminal justice, forensic mental health, and legal settings. In particular, three types of memory phenomena will be the main focus of this training: […]
This presentation is an introduction to the basics of serology and DNA analysis, along with specific topics that defense attorneys need to be aware of when defending cases involving this type of evidence. Sam Spencer is the co-owner and founder […]
Direct Examination is one of the more challenging areas for Defense lawyers to do properly. A Big part of that stems from the fact that we do it very often. Because we do it so often we end up copying […]
Stories matter - within every life, there is an existing narrative of resilience and survival. Acknowledging the life experiences of the clients as they navigate systems of oppression and racism is salient to zealous advocacy. The presentation will address the […]
Handling child sexual assault cases demands a specialized skill set distinct from other types of cases due to the sensitive nature of the material and the involvement of child witnesses. This presentation will offer a comprehensive, in-depth, step-by-step guide on […]
Presenters: Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., and Amy Guillot, Ph.D., M.A. Dyslexia is defined by the International Dyslexia Association as a neurological learning disability characterized by poor spelling and word recognition abilities. Consequences of these deficits often include […]
Kintsukuroi, the Japanese art of "golden repair," involves mending broken pottery with gold, silver, or platinum, embracing the flaws as part of the object's history rather than concealing them. This philosophy can be a powerful tool in federal criminal defense. […]
