APDA Conference 2026

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8:15am MST

ETHICS: The Benefits and Challenges of Being a Capital Litigator

Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:15am - 9:45am MST

Discussion of the benefits and challenges of being a capital litigator, including ethical issues relating to representation and suggestions for moving forward.

Speakers

Erika Warner

Attorney, Maricopa Co. Legal Defender

I have lost count of how long I have practiced law and how long I have been in Capital. I absolutely love OLD and the work that we do.

Gary Beren

Attorney, Maricopa Co. Public Defender

Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:15am - 9:45am MST
TBA

Capital

CLE Hours 1.5
Ethics hours 1.5

10:00am MST

Representing Foreign Nationals in Capital Cases

Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MST

TBA

This session will explore challenges faced by defense teams representing foreign nationals in capital cases, offer strategies for overcoming hurdles, and opportunities to apply International Law.

Speakers

Harriet McCulloch oversees Reprieve’s regional death penalty work. Reprieve works with fellows and partners around the world to save our clients from execution – and in doing so challenges systems of injustice.

Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MST
TBA

Capital

CLE Hours 1.5

3:15pm MST

Believe It or Not: Current Issues in Capital Trial Cases

Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:15pm - 4:45pm MST

TBA

Teams involved in recent capital trials discuss unexpected or unusual issues that arose during the course of the proceedings, including third-party defenses, defense expert raw data, DNA issues, pretrial witness interviews, juror issues, and more.

Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:15pm - 4:45pm MST
TBA

Capital