APDA Conference 2026: Full Schedule

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8:15am MST

Axon’s AI Integrations and the Future of Police Investigations

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

This course explores Axon’s “AI Era Plan” and its new tools, including Real Time Translation, Draft One, Axon Assistant, and Policy Chat. It examines how these technologies are transforming police investigations and the potential benefits and risks for defense attorneys and clients. Participants will gain practical strategies for addressing AI use in officer interviews and at trial.

Speakers

Emily A. Parker

Attorney, Maricopa Co. Legal Defender

Emily graduated from ASU Law School in 2022 and spent the next year clerking at the Court of Appeals (Division I) for Judge Furuya. She began her practicing career as an attorney in EDC with the Office of the Public Defender before transitioning to trial group with the Office of the... Read More →

Hannah M. Eaton

Attorney, Maricopa Co. Public Defender

Hannah graduated from ASU Law School in 2022 and spent the next year clerking at the Court of Appeals (Division I) for Judge Cattani. She also graduated from ASU with her Masters of Social Work, specializing in Children, Youth and Families. She has been an attorney at the Office of... Read More →

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

Forensics

CLE Hours 1.5

10:00am MST

What Every Criminal Defense Lawyer Should Know About Forensic Science

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

TBA

We'll discuss key areas of the field of forensic science that are ripe for challenging during the pretrial and trial stages.

Speakers

Josh Cooner

Attorney, Maricopa Co. Public Defender

JamieLynn Cooner

Faculty: Forensic Science and Criminal Justice, Scottsdale Community College

JamieLynn Cooner is the Resident Faculty and Coordinator of the Forensic Science Department and Criminal Justice Studies at Scottsdale Community College. JamieLynn has a Masters of Science in Forensic Science and is completing her dissertation for her Doctorate in Education and Forensic... Read More →

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

Forensics

CLE Hours 1.5

1:00pm MST

PLENARY: AI on Trial: Protecting Your Client from Digital Deception

Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MST

TBA

AI is quickly being adopted by law enforcement and experts and used by witnesses and victims. Learn how you can tell what evidence is real and what has been altered or created with AI. Explores the dangers of AI in the criminal justice system and get practical tips to consider as AI adoption continues to grow.

Speakers

Brian Chase

Managing Director of Digital Forensics, Archer Hall

Brian Chase is the managing director of digital forensics at ArcherHall. He has worked as a criminal defense attorney and a digital forensics expert for over a decade, and has testified in over 45 matters in State, Federal, and Military courts. Brian also serves as an adjunct professor... Read More →

Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MST
TBA

Forensics

CLE Hours 1.5

3:15pm MST

Forensic Firearms Identification

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

TBA

The following topics will be discussed: brief overview of relevant firearms terminology, general firearms knowledge for purposes of reconstruction, forensic firearms analysis for purposes of identifying firearms used in gun crimes.

Speakers

Deborah Stonebarger

Criminalistics Expert, Analytic Investigations

I am a criminalistics subject matter expert with 16 years of experience as a criminalist with the California Department of Justice. I was certified in Comprehensive Criminalistics by the American Board of Criminalistics and have expertise in crime scene and evidence collection, biology/DNA... Read More →

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

Forensics

CLE Hours 1.5

3:15pm MST

Navigating Crypto: What Every Attorney Needs to Know About Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets

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

TBA

In an increasingly digital economy, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are reshaping finance, commerce, and the legal landscape. This comprehensive course equips attorneys with the essential knowledge and practical tools needed to advise clients confidently in this rapidly evolving area of law.Participants will begin by mastering the fundamentals of Bitcoin and blockchain technology — including how cryptocurrencies are created, stored, transferred, and secured. The course will then explore critical legal considerations such as regulatory frameworks (federal and state), securities laws, tax implications, anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, estate planning for digital assets, smart contracts, and the emerging landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi).

Speakers