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 […]
This meetup is for social work supervisors who supervise other social workers, mitigation specialists, dispositional advocates, sentencing advocates, and social work interns in defense-based offices. This week's discussion will focus on what is your supervisory style. Whether you have it […]
Join us for NAPD's huge national virtual conference March 20 & 21
New this year - earn up to 7.5 hours of CLE in selected states
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 […]
This week's meetup will be an open chat - open to discuss anything! If you want to highlight one of the great sessions you caught last week at NAPD's Rise. Resist. Represent. Conference, this is the space for that! If […]
On a Monday - Special Monday-Meetup! We know that every jurisdiction is different, but we are also aware there is not uniformity in how mitigation work gets done in defense based offices. This discussion will focus on who is doing […]
Racial Justice Meetup - It's time for the April edition of the RACIAL JUSTICE MEETUP! Corey Smith, NAPD's new Wellness Resource Coordinator, will lead this month's meetup presentation - Income Inequality and Access to Justice! In this meetup, we will […]
Welcome to the April edition of the supervisor investigator's meetup, it's an open chat with lots to cover including a special guest for Friday's general meetup. Please join us! Jon
Investigators play a crucial role in uncovering and challenging patterns of police misconduct. We will discuss strategies for finding police misconduct data, the impact of misconduct data on defense cases, and how investigators can leverage new technologies to uncover misconduct. […]
Join us at the NAPD Leadership Institute in Indianapolis, April 14-17, 2025, where public defense leaders will collaborate to address real-world leadership challenges and build practical strategies for success.
This meetup is for supervisors of social workers, mitigation specialists, sentencing advocates, dispositional advocates, social work interns, and others to come together and discuss topics relevant to supervision in defense-based offices. Kevin Bishop, LCSW, is the Social Worker Coordinator with […]
