APDA Conference 2026: Full Schedule

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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.

Faculty

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
Abbey

Capital

CLE Hours 1.5
Ethics hours 1.5

10:00am MST

ETHICS: Protecting the Rights of Disabled Parents in Child Welfare Proceedings

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

Abbey

This presentation reviews the history and legal framework of the Americans with disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 as they apply to dependency cases, which allege that a child is neglected, abused, or without proper parental care. We'll provide practical strategies for advocating for reasonable accommodations for parents with Intellectual Disability Diagnosis (IDD), including guidance on filing appropriate motions. The presentation also explores legal remedies when the Department of Child Services (DCS) fails to meet its obligations under these laws, as well as the ethical considerations involved in representing parents with IDD.

Faculty

Maryvonne Harbulot

Attorney, Maricopa Co. Public Advocate

I have been practicing law for 22 years and have spent the last 7 years representing parents in dependency matters. Helping families navigate some of the most challenging times in their lives is incredibly meaningful to me, and I am passionate about finding creative and effective... Read More →

Denise Carroll

Attorney, Law Office of Denise L. Carroll

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

Dependency

CLE Hours 1.5
Ethics hours 1.5

3:15pm MST

First Impact: A Crash Course in Vehicular Homicides and Aggravated Assaults

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

Abbey

Apresentation focusing on a general introduction to vehicular homicide and aggravated assault cases for attorneys who haven't handled such cases in the past

Faculty

Alfonso Castillo

Attorney, Maricopa Co. Public Defender

I have been an attorney for 26 years and a public defender for 25 years. I am cradle Catholic but a practicing Catholic for 37 years. I have always been interested in the confluence of Catholic faith and the law. This interest in the interplay between the law and belief led to my... Read More →

Aurelie Couturier

Attorney, Maricopa Co. Public Defender

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

Vehicular

CLE Hours 1.5

APDA Conference 2026

8:15am MST

Erika Warner

Gary Beren

10:00am MST

Maryvonne Harbulot

Denise Carroll

3:15pm MST

Alfonso Castillo

Aurelie Couturier

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