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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
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DTEND:20260617T110001Z
SUMMARY:CLE AND FULL AGENDA CAN BE DOWNLOADED HERE
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LOCATION:Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260617T151500Z
DTEND:20260617T164500Z
SUMMARY:So You Want to Be an Appellate Lawyer?
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will discuss many of the challenges trial lawyers may experience moving from a pre-conviction caseload to an appellate one. It will also provide tips for lawyers preparing to make the transition to appellate work\, and those potentially considering handling appeals and post-conviction relief matters in the future. Finally\, it will &nbsp\;provide information about the connection between the trial record and appellate work that will aid both sets of practitioners.
CATEGORIES:APPEALS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/cc066c7113be6f8ea3c02f6d98c5aee1
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T151500Z
DTEND:20260617T164500Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: The Benefits and Challenges of Being a Capital Litigator
DESCRIPTION:Discussion of the benefits and challenges of being a capital litigator\, including ethical issues relating to representation and suggestions for moving forward.
CATEGORIES:CAPITAL
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/767797a23bc8f505c51f687e028a5282
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T151500Z
DTEND:20260617T164500Z
SUMMARY:Hearsay for Humans
DESCRIPTION:Remember the rules governing hearsay without struggle\, lay foundation that is as powerful for the jury as it is for the Court\, and establish your authority in the Courtroom. Learn a more relaxed approach to introduction of out-of-court statements that will achieve your trial goals without stressing you out and have your opponent on the ropes.
CATEGORIES:COURTROOM ADVOCACY
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/8033ff43aed3ba50c359367ae4874c8d
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T151500Z
DTEND:20260617T164500Z
SUMMARY:Justified - Proving Self Defense at Trial
DESCRIPTION:A comprehensive overview of presenting self defense at a jury trial\, including real world examples.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:COURTROOM ADVOCACY
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/528eded6d9f7a32c7864fe23dc59cb17
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T151500Z
DTEND:20260617T164500Z
SUMMARY:You call that a crime? (Spoiler Alert: Yes!)
DESCRIPTION:We will provide an overview of the School to Prison Pipeline\, focusing on cases generated from schools\, including Terrorist Threat cases\, and how to defend them. We will also discuss the collateral consequences of involvement in the juvenile justice system including services and placements and the impact on youth and their families.
CATEGORIES:DELINQUENCY
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/f43abd91ed08a7c39be6b831617652e4
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T151500Z
DTEND:20260617T164500Z
SUMMARY:Axon’s AI Integrations and the Future of Police Investigations
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n
CATEGORIES:FORENSICS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/eac90b01c9eb70863eaa3b9b2ef0e4dd
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T151500Z
DTEND:20260617T164500Z
SUMMARY:How to Obtain Legal Services for Your Indigent Client
DESCRIPTION:The presentation will discuss the standards and methods for obtaining expert\, investigative\, and mitigation resources to help you defend your indigent clients. We will survey different processes from around the state and discuss what you can do to better your chances of having your request for an expert approved.
CATEGORIES:HOLISTIC REPRESENTATION
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/49e0835611d9d748c989d58982d1e4c8
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T151500Z
DTEND:20260617T164500Z
SUMMARY:After the Verdict: Interviewing Jurors
DESCRIPTION:Jurors will provide firsthand experience about what it is really like to sit on a jury. &nbsp\;They will help attorneys understand what happens during deliberations\, discuss how jury instructions are interpreted\, provide insight into common juror misunderstandings and bias\, and offer tips for successful courtroom presentations. &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:JURY
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/20ea976d6a639dd94576526d295af885
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T151500Z
DTEND:20260617T164500Z
SUMMARY:Analyzing Duplicity and Multiplicity
DESCRIPTION:Join me for the driest course of the summer! We'll be breaking down the legal frameworks that govern perhaps the two most confusing criminal law concepts&nbsp\;–&nbsp\;duplicity and multiplicity. If you enjoy listening to lengthy presentations on pure law\, or simply can't remember the difference between duplicity and multiplicity to save your life\, this course is for you!
CATEGORIES:MOTION PRACTICE
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/f0004a837e8f09954b632b7a4f8e7bc2
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T151500Z
DTEND:20260617T164500Z
SUMMARY:When Justice Isn't Served: Rule 8 and Service Violations
DESCRIPTION:When clients are arraigned years after charges were filed or show up with a pile of outstanding warrants from local courts\, the reason\, more often than we expect\, is faulty service. The Arizona Supreme Court requires the State to exercise due diligence in locating the defendant\, and most service attempts in Justice and Municipal Courts fail to meet that standard. Courts routinely exclude this time from Rule 8\, but these delays are Rule 8 violations when properly argued. This course will teach defenders how to spot service failures\, how to investigate and document them\, and how to dismiss cases where the delay has exceeded Rule 8 time.
CATEGORIES:MOTION PRACTICE
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/1d0c281c6f4733d8af84a376f9260192
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T151500Z
DTEND:20260617T164500Z
SUMMARY:Investigating and Defending Prison Cases
DESCRIPTION:This course will provide an overview of Arizona Department of Corrections\, rehabilitation and reentry (ADCRR). facilities\, some of their policies and the unit that will investigate crimes committed while in prison. We'll discuss the classification of inmates\, protective custody\, security threat groups\, gangs\, and prison culture to help you represent a client involved in the prison system.\n\n
CATEGORIES:PRISON
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/f2ae61cca3a30aac2a38338fa64756fd
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T151500Z
DTEND:20260617T164500Z
SUMMARY:The Defender's Toolbox for Public Speaking
DESCRIPTION:Explore your potential as a confident and effective speaker with "The Defender's Toolbox for Public Speaking." This is a lively\, interactive session that will utilize exercises and approaches to performance that are designed to boost your public speaking skills in a supportive\, playful environment. Whether you're gearing up to testify\, leading your team\, or just looking to spice up your communication abilities\, this session is crafted to fit your needs. You'll walk away with useful tools for a variety of speaking settings\, a boost to your confidence\, and new perspectives on public speaking.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/5d4e5ec4c0c299a246d89ad5e9df6aee
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T170000Z
DTEND:20260617T183000Z
SUMMARY:Is Originalism Enough? Competing Theories of Law and Constitutional Meaning
DESCRIPTION:Examines whether originalism provides an adequate framework for constitutional interpretation by exploring competing theories of law\, including natural law\, legal positivism\, legal realism\, and pragmatic approaches. Provides practical tools for understanding and advancing constitutional arguments grounded in broader jurisprudential traditions shaping how courts interpret the law today.
CATEGORIES:APPEALS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/bc1080161f2625c4e6585e43f8dfe636
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T170000Z
DTEND:20260617T183000Z
SUMMARY:Representing Foreign Nationals in Capital Cases
DESCRIPTION: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.
CATEGORIES:CAPITAL
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9b3d914d1480fb7365666e88d46f4310
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/9b3d914d1480fb7365666e88d46f4310
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T170000Z
DTEND:20260617T183000Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: Protecting the Rights of Disabled Parents in Child Welfare Proceedings
DESCRIPTION: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.
CATEGORIES:DEPENDENCY
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/5867f92963d754c46578082fe50c0df9
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T170000Z
DTEND:20260617T183000Z
SUMMARY:What Every Criminal Defense Lawyer Should Know About Forensic Science
DESCRIPTION:We'll discuss key areas of the field of forensic science that are ripe for challenging during the pretrial and trial stages.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:FORENSICS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/bcd7a9716ee77d219af6040f31790983
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T170000Z
DTEND:20260617T183000Z
SUMMARY:Demystifying Gang Cases: From Paper Trails to Prison Terms
DESCRIPTION:This training examines how gang allegations impact criminal cases and equips public defenders with tools to challenge them at every stage. Participants will learn the legal framework\, investigative methods\, and strategies to contest gang evidence and expert testimony. The course also provides practical trial approaches to effectively defend clients and hold the state to its burden.
CATEGORIES:GANGS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e1463ad74a3bb077bf90ed8c4e1f00cd
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/e1463ad74a3bb077bf90ed8c4e1f00cd
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T170000Z
DTEND:20260617T183000Z
SUMMARY:Immigration
DESCRIPTION:This course will discuss the current landscape of Immigration bonds\, Habeas\, and Writs in a post\n\nMatter of YAJURE HURTADO\, 29 I&N Dec. 216 (BIA 2025)context. It will explore the possible ways to get your client back to court to finish their criminal case. It will discuss who is currently eligible and not eligible for immigration bonds and filing of federal Habeas claims and writs
CATEGORIES:IMMIGRATION
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/a5236d7903ab35c17f594f1289639db4
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T170000Z
DTEND:20260617T183000Z
SUMMARY:Tried Too Young: What Happens When Adolescence Meets Adult Punishment
DESCRIPTION:This course will provide the law and practical knowledge you need to represent juvenile and young adult clients when they are facing adult felony charges\, oftentimes very serious class 2 and 3 felonies\, from the time they are charged to plea negotiations and trial. This course will also cover the basics of JTOP - Juvenile Transferred Offender Program - a treatment court program that these clients can participate in if they are given a probation sentence. Bonus material covers the post-conviction relief these clients enjoy in AZ that most other clients cannot take advantage of.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:JUVENILE IN ADULT COURT
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/11033ba4f80fdaa5239a3cab6651f4d9
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T170000Z
DTEND:20260617T183000Z
SUMMARY:Special Action Crash Course
DESCRIPTION:A general overview of special actions. The course will go over the recently amended rules of procedure for special actions and provide helpful tips. In particular\, we will cover when to file\, what to file\, how to file\, and ways to improve the chances the court will take jurisdiction.
CATEGORIES:MOTION PRACTICE
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/3cf61b89abea766bfca0132eaa1132e8
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T170000Z
DTEND:20260617T183000Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: Small Wins\, Big Results: Sustainability for Public Defenders
DESCRIPTION:Public defenders operate in a uniquely high-stress\, high-caseload environment that demands consistent performance under chronic time pressure. This course translates evidence-based principles from Atomic Habits by James Clear and Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg & Steve Magness into practical\, attorney-specific systems for building sustainable habits\, improving daily rhythm\, and avoiding burnout. Participants will learn how to design friction-less routines\, manage energy\, and implement small\, durable changes that compound into better courtroom performance\, decision-making\, and long-term career sustainability.\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/09791de11f44b203bdafc2bfb6b5c88a
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T170000Z
DTEND:20260617T183000Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: The Weight We Carry: Stress\, Trauma\, and Resilience in Criminal Defense Practice
DESCRIPTION:This class explores the psychological and emotional challenges as well as the ethical and practical realities of criminal defense practice. We will discuss how factors such as heavy workloads\, secondary trauma\, and imposter syndrome contribute to burnout and unhealthy coping behaviors. Participants will learn to recognize warning signs of stress\, anxiety\, depression\, and substance abuse while learning evidence-based strategies for resilience and self-care. We will also review related ethical rules and how attorneys can best help a struggling colleague.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/83e248693d08bf0d797541690e1293a7
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T170000Z
DTEND:20260617T183000Z
SUMMARY:That’s InSANE: Limiting the Medical Diagnosis Hearsay Exception in Rape and Strangulation Cases in light of State v. Johnson
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:SEX CRIMES
LOCATION:Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4655f93a375062e6d8ad433fc86dfd30
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/4655f93a375062e6d8ad433fc86dfd30
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T170000Z
DTEND:20260617T183000Z
SUMMARY:Die or DUI: Challenging Arizona's Arbitrary Limit on Justifications
DESCRIPTION:For over two decades\, Arizona courts have prevented defendants from asserting defense and necessity justifications if they are charged with offenses outside Title 13\, meaning that defendants fleeing domestic violence cannot claim necessity for a DUI\, and someone acting under duress has no defense for hunting violations or prison contraband. The restriction is based on a misreading of Arizona's justification statutes in State v. Fell\, and this course will provide a roadmap and legal argument for challenging it.
CATEGORIES:VEHICULAR
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f36bac6e183ecc5676c10df7ed2ae61c
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/f36bac6e183ecc5676c10df7ed2ae61c
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T200000Z
DTEND:20260617T220000Z
SUMMARY:PLENARY: AI on Trial: Protecting Your Client from Digital Deception
DESCRIPTION: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.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:FORENSICS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/92fdaf0500316c4e5b0bb58370a64196
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T221500Z
DTEND:20260617T234500Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: Child Sex Trafficking: Defense Strategies and Ethical Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:This program examines Arizona’s newly enacted mandatory natural-life sentencing statute for adult defendants convicted of Class 2 child sex trafficking. Faculty will walk through statutory triggers\, subsection analysis\, charging and plea-negotiation strategies\, early motion practice\, jury-instruction warfare\, and constitutional preservation techniques. Emphasis is placed on how defense counsel can restructure litigation around offense classification rather than sentencing ranges\, and how to ethically and effectively advocate in cases where a single conviction results in automatic life imprisonment without release.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:89dc1691035bc9af9e165f7db1473f53
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/89dc1691035bc9af9e165f7db1473f53
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T221500Z
DTEND:20260617T234500Z
SUMMARY:Untimely and Successive PCRs after Anderson and Traverso
DESCRIPTION:The Arizona Supreme Court has recently issued a handful of important decisions regarding the availability of relief to defendants raising claims in second or successive PCRs. Learn how to use these new decisions to ensure that your clients’ cases are heard on the merits and are not dismissed as being untimely or precluded.
CATEGORIES:APPEALS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:42ef6c2f5f3062f9d0d00a85a9872835
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/42ef6c2f5f3062f9d0d00a85a9872835
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T221500Z
DTEND:20260617T234500Z
SUMMARY:Believe It or Not: Current Issues in Capital Trial Cases
DESCRIPTION: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.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:CAPITAL
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7851a57037906081e6223b2e6ca07701
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/7851a57037906081e6223b2e6ca07701
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T221500Z
DTEND:20260617T234500Z
SUMMARY:Dependency Updates
DESCRIPTION:This course will provide a review of Dependency appellate cases from the past year and any changes to the current rules and statutes.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:DEPENDENCY
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/35be01b388605cfd90bed1c6ef296055
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T221500Z
DTEND:20260617T234500Z
SUMMARY:Forensic Firearms Identification
DESCRIPTION: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.
CATEGORIES:FORENSICS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3ff6f94d9974fc53f93fc3437c64fa6c
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/3ff6f94d9974fc53f93fc3437c64fa6c
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T221500Z
DTEND:20260617T234500Z
SUMMARY:Navigating Crypto: What Every Attorney Needs to Know About Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets
DESCRIPTION: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).
CATEGORIES:FORENSICS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/389952653840b0184e206b1146682429
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T221500Z
DTEND:20260617T234500Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: Ethics Game Show and Updates
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion using hypotheticals focusing on ER 1.2-1.4 and a lawyers' willful ignorance of "bad facts".
CATEGORIES:HOLISTIC REPRESENTATION
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9c23202745749cc014147d2dab26d270
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/9c23202745749cc014147d2dab26d270
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T221500Z
DTEND:20260617T234500Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: Intro to Autism
DESCRIPTION:This class provides an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder\, emphasizing respectful terminology\, early diagnosis\, and the wide range of behavioral\, social\, sensory\, and cognitive differences associated with autism. It examines the challenges autistic individuals and their families face in legal contexts\, including communication barriers\, vulnerability\, family advocacy burdens\, and interactions with schools\, law enforcement\, courts\, and care systems. Through real-world case vignettes\, the course highlights practical communication strategies and explores broader legal and social issues such as employment\, privacy\, family law\, mental health proceedings\, and the need for more tailored justice system responses.
CATEGORIES:MENTAL HEALTH
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c574cee5fb0257b68514912524313803
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/c574cee5fb0257b68514912524313803
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T221500Z
DTEND:20260617T234500Z
SUMMARY:Humanizing Our Clients Through Mitigation
DESCRIPTION:Over 90% of defendants plead or are convicted at trial. Given these statistics\, there is no question that sentencing is the most important event in a criminal case. Getting our clients the best possible outcome at sentencing means presenting their story in the most compelling way to make a judge care. This translates to mitigation not just being necessary\, but perhaps the most important part of a defense attorney’s job from day one. This presentation will provide an overview of how to collect mitigation in each of your client’s cases\, as well as how to package it altogether to tell a compelling story.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:MITIGATION
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ba5976bc6ef6685beb6a3d5812bdfc8e
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/ba5976bc6ef6685beb6a3d5812bdfc8e
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T221500Z
DTEND:20260617T234500Z
SUMMARY:Probation: The Punishment That Follows You Home
DESCRIPTION:Probation is often sold as leniency\, but in practice it is one of the most invasive and least understood forms of punishment imposed on our clients. This course examines the real-world operation of probation in Arizona\, breaking down standard and specialized probation terms and how they are routinely interpreted\, and weaponized\, against our clients. Attendees will explore the breadth of probation officer discretion\, the lack of meaningful oversight\, and the recurring ways probation practices erode constitutional and statutory rights. The course emphasizes practical defense strategies for counseling clients\, challenging unlawful conditions\, and responding to alleged violations.
CATEGORIES:PROBATION
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a7adffa10d610bda81e1d99eef4d6169
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/a7adffa10d610bda81e1d99eef4d6169
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T221500Z
DTEND:20260617T234500Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: No Fluff. No Woo. Stay Sane in the Practice of Law
DESCRIPTION:This is a practical introduction to mindfulness designed for defenders navigating real stress\, real clients\, and real deadlines. You’ll learn how your brain works under pressure—and how to work with it instead of against it. We’ll break down simple\, science-backed tools to help you manage stress\, reduce reactivity\, and create more space between what happens and how you respond. Skills you can use immediately—in court\, in conversations\, and in your day-to-day practice. We'll meet you &nbsp\;as you are\, and you'll leave with something that helps.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:bdfa350c6fda5b8b9c124415f1f05a63
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/bdfa350c6fda5b8b9c124415f1f05a63
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T221500Z
DTEND:20260617T234500Z
SUMMARY:Supporting Attorneys with Different Working Styles
DESCRIPTION:&nbsp\;\nThis course is designed for legal staff and support professionals who work closely with attorneys. The audience will learn how attorneys approach deadlines\, feedback\, and technology differently\, and how to best work side by side with them. Get to know your attorneys' &nbsp\;expectations\, preferences\, and needs so you can best support them. By sharing our own observations and approaches it will help other legal staff and support professionals to create stronger working relationships\, clearer communication\, and overall get a new perspective.\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c07126336bf025c167e023149242f83c
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/c07126336bf025c167e023149242f83c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260617T221500Z
DTEND:20260617T234500Z
SUMMARY:First Impact: A Crash Course in Vehicular Homicides and Aggravated Assaults
DESCRIPTION:Apresentation focusing on a general introduction to vehicular homicide and aggravated assault cases for attorneys who haven't handled such cases in the past
CATEGORIES:VEHICULAR
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:29873e2c736e6dfb46e1257245f580c7
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/29873e2c736e6dfb46e1257245f580c7
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T151500Z
DTEND:20260618T164500Z
SUMMARY:Preserve\, Present\, Prevail: The Art of Criminal Lower Court Appeals in Arizona
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will explore unique and creative ways to preserve the record. It will provide guidance on how to present the best lower court appeals presentations you can. Lower court appeals are a unique animal that requires different rules and different strategy.&nbsp\;\n \n
CATEGORIES:APPEALS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:93f9e7aac9664a5901f8bae9ab001100
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/93f9e7aac9664a5901f8bae9ab001100
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T151500Z
DTEND:20260618T164500Z
SUMMARY:Capital Case Rule Amendments and Issues
DESCRIPTION:Discussion of pending Rule 19.1 amendments\, ex parte requests\n\n
CATEGORIES:CAPITAL
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ecef160c92b428df7d7731e60388cd7b
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/ecef160c92b428df7d7731e60388cd7b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T151500Z
DTEND:20260618T164500Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: Representing Children and Parents in Juvenile Court
DESCRIPTION:This course will review the duties and responsibilities under the Rules of Procedure for the Juvenile court placed on an attorney representing a child under Rule 306 and an attorney representing a parent under rule 307. We will examine how those responsibilities manifest in real-world situations and how they interact with the rules of professional conduct that apply to both attorneys and staff.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:DEPENDENCY
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b2ca008819012b6b1e7e7e0830436d0c
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/b2ca008819012b6b1e7e7e0830436d0c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T151500Z
DTEND:20260618T164500Z
SUMMARY:How To Fight Forensic Genetic Genealogy and Demonstrate DNA Debacles
DESCRIPTION:This course provides defense attorneys with a practical understanding of forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) and how it is used in criminal investigations. Attendees will learn how FGG cases are built\, where errors and assumptions can occur\, and how investigative decisions—not just lab results—impact outcomes. The course will highlight common pitfalls in DNA interpretation\, limitations in current methodologies\, and areas where overstatement or misapplication of genetic evidence can occur. Participants will leave with strategies to critically evaluate FGG evidence and identify weaknesses for cross-examination and case development.
CATEGORIES:FORENSICS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7cd66266e4d0c8815133ad6f258115a0
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/7cd66266e4d0c8815133ad6f258115a0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T151500Z
DTEND:20260618T164500Z
SUMMARY:Location Data - Is It as Reliable as Police Claim?
DESCRIPTION:The use of location data by law enforcement continues to grow\, but are they using it correctly? This CLE will cover the latest developments in law enforcement use of location data. You'll learn what's right\, what's wrong\, and how to challenge the data.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:FORENSICS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f39e36c349a4124e0d0785f0d40a3e00
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/f39e36c349a4124e0d0785f0d40a3e00
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T151500Z
DTEND:20260618T164500Z
SUMMARY:How to Be Legally Competent for Your LGBTQ+ Clients in the Changing Legal Landscape
DESCRIPTION:This course will discuss defenders' responsibility to stay informed about legal changes affecting our LGBTQ+ clients so we can continue to develop our competency and best represent them. Issues such as challenges to the availability of gender-affirming care and accurate legal documentation\, a renewed surge in acceptance of practices like conversion therapy\, and the recission of agency policies that were formerly protective of LGBTQ+ people\, and the real-world consequences of these changes will be discussed.
CATEGORIES:HOLISTIC REPRESENTATION
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d9875b5439872146d621c4049bbcfc6c
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/d9875b5439872146d621c4049bbcfc6c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T151500Z
DTEND:20260618T164500Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: Criminal Immigration Basics\, Ethics\, and Updates
DESCRIPTION:This course will explain the basics of how to not get your client deported. We provide an introduction into the ethical obligations a defender owes to their client and explain the basics of the interplay between immigration and criminal law.
CATEGORIES:IMMIGRATION
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b2533fcec667550fb88733db90adc735
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/b2533fcec667550fb88733db90adc735
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T151500Z
DTEND:20260618T164500Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: Juror Investigations by MCAO
DESCRIPTION:In a homicide case\, MCAO asked the court to strike for some potential jurors for cause\, but the court did denied their request and did not strike them. MCAO then used their access to law enforcement databases to investigate those jurors solely for the purpose of gaining private information to be used in another attempt to have them removed for cause. We will discuss the litigation\, the pleadings\, the outcomes\, and what it means for jury selection in the future.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:JURY
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:563fb9b9255ce9888927c82d424bbdbd
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/563fb9b9255ce9888927c82d424bbdbd
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T151500Z
DTEND:20260618T164500Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: After Closing Argument / Post-Verdict / Post-Mistrial Practice
DESCRIPTION:Mistrial declared\, or your case came back on appeal\, or bombshell information surfaces post-closing argument. &nbsp\;Now what? &nbsp\;A practical approach to post-closing argument litigation\, pre-retrial strategizing\, and the benefits that flow from active trial work\; includes excerpts from Courtroom Audio / Video and ETHICS.
CATEGORIES:MOTION PRACTICE
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d0faecc6842b793c2574453463d55b47
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/d0faecc6842b793c2574453463d55b47
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T151500Z
DTEND:20260618T164500Z
SUMMARY:Developing Your Reputation as a Non-Lawyer
DESCRIPTION:Non-lawyers play an essential role in public defense\, bringing unique perspectives and valuable skills to their teams and clients. In this session\, we’ll discuss the opportunities and challenges non-lawyers face when shaping their professional reputation. Whether you’ve been in public defense for years or are just getting started\, you’ll find practical strategies for presenting yourself authentically\, building trust\, and highlighting your strengths. This session will focus on real experiences and core values that help non-lawyers stand out as effective advocates and collaborators. Join us in a welcoming and supportive space to connect with others\, share what works\, and discover ways to develop your reputation with confidence and integrity.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1b1c0e1a25d32d5256d89867aab2b506
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/1b1c0e1a25d32d5256d89867aab2b506
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T151500Z
DTEND:20260618T164500Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: Don’t give up: Processing Unexpected and Unfair Losses and Setbacks in Your Legal Practice.
DESCRIPTION:The class is an open forum where the panel and attendees will share their personal experiences with unexpected unfair losses and setbacks and discuss their own processes for anticipating and assimilating in their practice. &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:29f791a40d3b3e8082870060d4b22539
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/29f791a40d3b3e8082870060d4b22539
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T151500Z
DTEND:20260618T164500Z
SUMMARY:Flow and Breathe: All Levels Urban Yoga Reset
DESCRIPTION:The class will be gentle all levels movement (somatic movement and gentle stretch) followed by breathwork and techniques to apply it to self practice
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:fb91eb2c2bb92168e0be92c8f7367e1c
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/fb91eb2c2bb92168e0be92c8f7367e1c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T151500Z
DTEND:20260618T164500Z
SUMMARY:Prison as a Death Sentence: When the State Incarcerates Your Medically Vulnerable Client
DESCRIPTION:This session examines how recent rulings\, including Jensen v. Thornell\, recognize systemic medical neglect in Arizona prisons and their impact on medically fragile clients. Participants will learn how to use these findings and proportionality arguments to challenge incarceration at sentencing. The course also provides practical tools to preserve the record for future clemency and commutation efforts.\n\n
CATEGORIES:SENTENCING
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d93423b3cb1b6ed3d941aa9fdcda7367
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/d93423b3cb1b6ed3d941aa9fdcda7367
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
DTEND:20260618T183000Z
SUMMARY:Oral Arguments: Preparing for the Podium
DESCRIPTION:This course will explain the process of seeking oral argument in special actions and appeals. It will also focus on the importance of oral arguments and best practices.
CATEGORIES:APPEALS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:53fe3d8e466061bf6d081286c8999d31
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/53fe3d8e466061bf6d081286c8999d31
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
DTEND:20260618T183000Z
SUMMARY:Representing Clients in Clemency and Parole Cases
DESCRIPTION:The clemency and parole process may be the last resort for many people to obtain relief / release from incarceration. This session will focus on: (1) determining eligibility for clemency and parole\, (2) preparing for these hearings\, (3) representation in these hearings before the Arizona Board of Executive Clemency and what to expect\, (4) the importance of a release plan\, and (5) strategies if your case is recommended to the Governor. (Note: this session may go hand-in-hand with a course proposal regarding 603(L) orders and clemency eligibility within 90 days of sentencing).
CATEGORIES:APPEALS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6b44289e4248a8f24e738a8fb56036a2
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/6b44289e4248a8f24e738a8fb56036a2
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
DTEND:20260618T183000Z
SUMMARY:OPDS Updates for Capital Cases
DESCRIPTION:Information relating to the capital cases and representation in Maricopa County cases.
CATEGORIES:CAPITAL
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c789dea98157d684df08d4b97b1c53fb
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/c789dea98157d684df08d4b97b1c53fb
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
DTEND:20260618T183000Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: Complex Ethical Issues in Dependency Cases
DESCRIPTION:A dependency case is initiated by a state agency (like Child Protective Services) when a child is alleged to be abused\, neglected\, or abandoned. The court determines if the parent is unable to provide proper care\, often resulting in court-ordered services\, family supervision\, or temporary removal of the child to ensure their safety. Join us for a discussion about the complicated ethical issues that arise in dependency cases\, including the scope of Parent and Child Representation\, and how to address them.
CATEGORIES:DEPENDENCY
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:bb30b7ca68b9e3f2cb044bd8dafdfbda
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/bb30b7ca68b9e3f2cb044bd8dafdfbda
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
DTEND:20260618T183000Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: Westlaw\, AI\, and You
DESCRIPTION:This course introduces new AI features in Westlaw that make our lives easier. Learn data security\, best practices for using AI\, how to avoid pitfalls.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:FORENSICS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ed81d7ca3e2beaa27d21445184ba4063
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/ed81d7ca3e2beaa27d21445184ba4063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
DTEND:20260618T183000Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: When Your Criminal Client Becomes a Victim of the Civil System
DESCRIPTION:As Criminal or Juvenile attorneys\, we often see the intersection of other agencies that have failed or hurt our clients. When does a criminal or DCS case turn into a civil case? This course will explore police brutality cases\, sexual assault\, and physical abuse cases. &nbsp\;This will also explore real-life examples as well as time limits on reporting these types of cases.
CATEGORIES:HOLISTIC REPRESENTATION
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:301490ec77788809cce10dcb9f963e00
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/301490ec77788809cce10dcb9f963e00
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
DTEND:20260618T183000Z
SUMMARY:Extradited Innocence - The Case of Javier Lorenzano-Nunez
DESCRIPTION:Javier is a Mexican national who was kidnapped off the streets and Tijuana\, extradited to Maricopa County and charged with a cold case homicide from 1998. &nbsp\;Through extensive investigation\, work\, and motions\, MCAO ultimately dismissed the case. &nbsp\;Javier is innocent. &nbsp\;We will discuss the egregious misconduct by both PPD and MCAO\, what to watch out for in cold case investigations\, what investigation you need to do yourself\, and motions practice for an innocent client.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:INVESTIGATION
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:960eb0585a74d92f9065f62f3fe1e86c
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/960eb0585a74d92f9065f62f3fe1e86c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
DTEND:20260618T183000Z
SUMMARY:Overview of Using Genetics in Mitigation
DESCRIPTION:This course explores the growing use of behavioral and psychiatric genetic information in legal settings\, including research linking genetic variants to disorders such as schizophrenia\, autism\, and depression. It introduces key concepts like epigenetics and intergenerational trauma and their potential relevance to mitigation. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of how this emerging science may be used in defense advocacy.
CATEGORIES:MITIGATION
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5bc307479a4c16f62ca1b8d770e745d9
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/5bc307479a4c16f62ca1b8d770e745d9
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
DTEND:20260618T183000Z
SUMMARY:Litigating Delay: Pre-Indictment\, Post-Indictment\, and Sentencing
DESCRIPTION:This course will cover the basics of what you need to know about pre and post-indictment delay. There will also be a discussion of potential updates in the area of sentencing delay given the right to a speedy trial no longer applies post-conviction.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:MOTION PRACTICE
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0dc5eaf63367d481c59ba69b1ea3a1ad
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/0dc5eaf63367d481c59ba69b1ea3a1ad
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
DTEND:20260618T183000Z
SUMMARY:Prepare to Win: Pre-Trial Preparation
DESCRIPTION:This class is designed for the purposeful\, experienced attorney who approaches litigation with clarity\, strategy\, and relentless focus on results. It delivers a practical framework for mastering pre-trial preparation\, from aggressive discovery tactics to thorough investigation\, effective client and witness interviews\, and precise witness preparation. Participants will refine the skills needed to build stronger cases\, anticipate opposition\, and enter trial fully prepared to win.\n\n
CATEGORIES:MOTION PRACTICE
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9b89c3fa04f54f630831d4665f94c403
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/9b89c3fa04f54f630831d4665f94c403
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
DTEND:20260618T183000Z
SUMMARY:Advanced Legal Assistant Training: From Support Staff to Strategic Partner
DESCRIPTION:This program reframes the legal assistant role from task execution to strategic partnership. It focuses on anticipatory thinking\, trial-ready preparation\, risk awareness\, mitigation development\, and professional judgment. &nbsp\;Providing the tools of how skilled legal assistants multiply attorney effectiveness and strengthen outcomes across criminal practice.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6178e8c79cd50789f881d8ea26b48542
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/6178e8c79cd50789f881d8ea26b48542
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
DTEND:20260618T183000Z
SUMMARY:Spanish for Gringos: Spanish Words for Defenders Representing Clients from Northern Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Many of our non-citizen clients are from Northern Mexico which is a cartel stronghold. Learn about the geopolitical history of the area as well as words that are unique to the region.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0afbe3ba81c694fbc98cadcf757be2dd
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/0afbe3ba81c694fbc98cadcf757be2dd
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
DTEND:20260619T063000Z
SUMMARY:Challenging the Score: How to Identify Errors in the Presentence Report and Begin Breaking a Rigged System
DESCRIPTION:This presentation examines how presentence interviews and the FROST risk assessment tool influence sentencing outcomes. Participants will learn how scoring decisions are made\, where errors or misunderstandings can inflate risk levels\, and how to better prepare clients for the process. The course also offers practical strategies to challenge inaccurate reports and advocate for fairer sentencing outcomes.
CATEGORIES:SENTENCING
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4ce84f6d87db0654374991b942177d50
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/4ce84f6d87db0654374991b942177d50
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T184500Z
DTEND:20260618T201500Z
SUMMARY:AWARDS LUNCHEON
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4011b295621ae078e8e326fef16cafbd
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/4011b295621ae078e8e326fef16cafbd
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T203000Z
DTEND:20260618T220000Z
SUMMARY:Habeas Refresher 2026
DESCRIPTION:A review of how to file a federal habeas petition on behalf of a state prisoner\, and recent developments in this area of the law.
CATEGORIES:APPEALS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b945ab5c2bc9397b4531cee02fab6895
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/b945ab5c2bc9397b4531cee02fab6895
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T203000Z
DTEND:20260618T220000Z
SUMMARY:Representing Veterans In Criminal Cases: A Deeper Dive
DESCRIPTION:Military Veterans undergo an experience far removed from the vast majority of those who sit in judgment of them in the criminal justice system. The military experience\, particularly if it involves combat\, indelibly shapes the veteran and often has significant causal or mitigating implications. &nbsp\; At core\, as mandated by Porter v. McCollum\, 558 US 30 (2009)\, the lawyer’s role and obligation in a veteran’s case is to investigate and tell that vet’s story -- to translate this uncommon experience into a human narrative that not only engenders the comprehension of a prosecutor\, judge\, jury but also evokes their compassion. &nbsp\;This practical instruction will assist lawyers by exploring the veteran experience\, the "typical" veteran\, lawyer-veteran client interaction\, acquiring and interpreting military records\, interview techniques\, and a discussion of an archetypical veteran mitigation brief and sentencing hearing.
CATEGORIES:CAPITAL
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a615fb72f54790dd1443b68796dcb905
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/a615fb72f54790dd1443b68796dcb905
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T203000Z
DTEND:20260618T220000Z
SUMMARY:Case Law Update 2025-26
DESCRIPTION:An annual review of important cases from Arizona state courts.
CATEGORIES:CASE LAW
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3df447eb0813b2df1b187f6034e589ef
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/3df447eb0813b2df1b187f6034e589ef
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T203000Z
DTEND:20260618T220000Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: What You Don’t Say Matters: Strategic Silence in Objections and Cross-Examination
DESCRIPTION:This session explores how deliberate restraint can strengthen your trial advocacy. Learn when silence is more persuasive than objection\, when not to cross-examine\, and how to avoid common pitfalls that weaken your case by saying too much.
CATEGORIES:COURTROOM ADVOCACY
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:32eadedfcbbb2031516015725926df09
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/32eadedfcbbb2031516015725926df09
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T203000Z
DTEND:20260618T220000Z
SUMMARY:The Karen Read Trial: What Lessons Can Be Learned by Watching a Trial in Another Jurisdiction?
DESCRIPTION:Watching the the Karen Read trial in Massachusetts taught me a lot about advocacy\, what not to do\, how to vet experts\, the impact of legal commentators on YouTube\, and the importance of advocating to preserve the record\, even when it is hard. Join this lighthearted class to see what we can learn from watching other people's trials\, even outside of Arizona. Plus\, as a special bonus\, learn why you should be checking YouTube to see if legal commentators are covering your case.
CATEGORIES:COURTROOM ADVOCACY
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6ef3c157fa2d095b90f58454724bcafb
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/6ef3c157fa2d095b90f58454724bcafb
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T203000Z
DTEND:20260618T220000Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: The Do's and Don'ts of Juvenile Delinquency Trial Preparation
DESCRIPTION:In a delinquency case\, a child is accused of committing a criminal act. This Couse will discuss preparation for Delinquency Trials including Interviews\; cross examination and investigation. We'll provide examples from trials in Juvenile Court to help you to develop your Juvenile Delinquency Practice.
CATEGORIES:DELINQUENCY
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:439c231d9b185c7297c5c1f22c604b31
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/439c231d9b185c7297c5c1f22c604b31
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T203000Z
DTEND:20260618T220000Z
SUMMARY:How Immigration Law Can Affect Parents and Children in Dependency Cases
DESCRIPTION:This class will give a basic overview of the intersection between dependency law and immigration law\, but it will also cover the effect of a child’s immigration status on a dependency case\; how an immigration determiner may affect a child or a parent who is involved in a dependency proceeding\; etc. The class will focus not only on generalities\, but also on specific ways that attorneys can facilitate reunification despite their client’s immigration status.
CATEGORIES:DEPENDENCY
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4a4f89e33d10b432ec29dbb736514c14
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/4a4f89e33d10b432ec29dbb736514c14
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T203000Z
DTEND:20260618T220000Z
SUMMARY:Cellebrite and Cellphone Forensics
DESCRIPTION:Cellphone data is everywhere. Attorneys need to understand the common issues\, where challenges exist\, and how to read the data from cellphone downloads. This CLE will cover the frequent legal issues and provide a live demonstration of how to read data from Cellebrite reports.
CATEGORIES:FORENSICS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5e49c0c1fcca59f69761347efc9c5aca
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/5e49c0c1fcca59f69761347efc9c5aca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T203000Z
DTEND:20260618T220000Z
SUMMARY:Work Smarter\, Not Harder: Easy Editing Techniques for Better Legal Writing
DESCRIPTION:You don't need a writing lecture - you need tools you can use right now. This session teaches five fast\, practical editing hacks that immediately make your writing clearer and more effective. You'll learn how to use simple Search & Replace patterns to fix passive voice\, cut clutter\, strengthen verbs\, and improve clarity. These techniques are fast\, easy to learn\, and designed for lawyers who want to write better but don't have time to work on it.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:MOTION PRACTICE
LOCATION:Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ffedcc4e124dbe2c586e14f3ca76dc3b
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/ffedcc4e124dbe2c586e14f3ca76dc3b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T203000Z
DTEND:20260618T220000Z
SUMMARY:Homelessness and Vagrancy Laws: Issues and Strategies to Defender Unsheltered Persons
DESCRIPTION:The criminalization of people who are homeless is an issue that evades review inthe justice system. Most offenses are misdemeanors and most defendants aredenied legal services. But conviction for even a minor offense to someone withoutincome\, stability or housing can be devastating. We will discuss how to think aboutand defend your clients against crimes of homelessness and how you can helpdecriminalize poverty.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2104d5b40c10c6fb267903966275b76c
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/2104d5b40c10c6fb267903966275b76c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T203000Z
DTEND:20260618T220000Z
SUMMARY:Maiden Voyage into PD Work: How to Get the Most Out of Your First Year as a PD Without Burning Out
DESCRIPTION:The first year of PD work is overwhelming. Reflecting on the first year has helped us identify strategies to check in with ourselves along the way and we have implemented many of these strategies into our normal practice. We hope to help new attorneys to succeed\; and raise awareness of challenges that new attorneys face so those who work with and supervise new attorneys can help them succeed.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:91b8c2348f4475681f01c81456bbc54a
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/91b8c2348f4475681f01c81456bbc54a
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T203000Z
DTEND:20260618T220000Z
SUMMARY:Retaining and Managing Experts: The Dos\, Don'ts\, and Never Agains
DESCRIPTION:This course will discuss how to ask the right questions when interviewing the expert\, clarify the financial aspect of the agreement with the expert\, set parameters for the expert's work\, and manage the expert through evaluation\, pretrial\, and trial.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3741d99b4e2d379a4da8bcf3b8cdaf8b
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/3741d99b4e2d379a4da8bcf3b8cdaf8b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T203000Z
DTEND:20260618T220000Z
SUMMARY:The DUI Trial: Taking Names and Delivering Results
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to attack the state's case and win a DUI trial.
CATEGORIES:VEHICULAR
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:94334234f32a02008fee33e3a7892a2c
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/94334234f32a02008fee33e3a7892a2c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T221500Z
DTEND:20260618T234500Z
SUMMARY:Investigating\, Litigating\, and Winning in Post-Conviction Relief
DESCRIPTION:Seth Apfel has won relief in post-conviction relief for countless clients in the last few years. Seth will go through the process. This course is valuable regardless of experience level.
CATEGORIES:APPEALS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f9420834ac04c1cbfe4729be146124ab
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/f9420834ac04c1cbfe4729be146124ab
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T221500Z
DTEND:20260618T234500Z
SUMMARY:Capital Case Law Update
DESCRIPTION:Annual review of court decisions in capital cases.
CATEGORIES:CAPITAL
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9b0e03a6175ac7dabf81c65509b9f644
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/9b0e03a6175ac7dabf81c65509b9f644
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T221500Z
DTEND:20260618T234500Z
SUMMARY:The New Dangerousness Trials
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:COURTROOM ADVOCACY
LOCATION:Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:00d4206ada698213102bc40d5707f68a
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/00d4206ada698213102bc40d5707f68a
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T221500Z
DTEND:20260618T234500Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: Dependency in the Real World: A Case Study in Complexity\, Conflict\, and Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:A dependency case determines if a child is dependent on the state due to abuse\, neglect\, or abandonment. This presentation will provide a start-to-finish case study of a complex dependency matter involving motion practice\, settlement conference procedure\, and significant challenges with high-conflict clients\, placement\, providers\, and case management. The case also raised concerns regarding potential criminal exposure and shall discuss how to represent a dependency client with the specter of criminal charges hanging over the dependency proceedings. The presentation will focus on ethical considerations and practical advocacy strategies that ultimately led to reunification against all odds.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:DEPENDENCY
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f0daa53f9ab51be3dfeba61f1052cfd2
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/f0daa53f9ab51be3dfeba61f1052cfd2
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T221500Z
DTEND:20260618T234500Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: Presenting and Challenging Forensic Evidence Ethically
DESCRIPTION:The certainty of laboratory results is often inflated\, and shortcomings of a particular test may be completely ignored or minimized by both experts and attorneys. This does a disservice to the court and the pursuit of justice. When encountering technologies that may have some anomalies in a specific case\, consulting an expert to help navigate viable alternate interpretations can assist the attorney with their case and can help ensure that the evidence is presented fairly\, ethically and in line with the underlying data.
CATEGORIES:FORENSICS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5149145170c0025ab302b31f96aa6db1
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/5149145170c0025ab302b31f96aa6db1
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T221500Z
DTEND:20260618T234500Z
SUMMARY:Psychopharmacology and the Law
DESCRIPTION:A brief overview of medications used for restoration to competency\, forced medications in Title 36 proceedings\, and medications that are relevant to recidivism and other criminogenic analysis focusing on long term side effects and industrial externalities.
CATEGORIES:MENTAL HEALTH
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0b8a61e2c76d75be5337abd39edc0539
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/0b8a61e2c76d75be5337abd39edc0539
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T221500Z
DTEND:20260618T234500Z
SUMMARY:Humanizing Your Client Through Mitigation in Non-Capital Cases
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to educate attorneys about rule 6.7 a which allows for mitigation to be paid for at county expense in non capital cases. It also delves into the purpose and scope of mitigation\, statutory and non-statutory mitigation\, when the best time is to bring a mitigation specialist into a case\, and how clients and attorneys both benefit from mitigation.
CATEGORIES:MITIGATION
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2d7dc9522b7d152ba5fd9ca84778f9cb
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/2d7dc9522b7d152ba5fd9ca84778f9cb
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T221500Z
DTEND:20260618T234500Z
SUMMARY:Bounty Law
DESCRIPTION:The ins and outs of extradition law along with information about the Interstate Agreement on Detainers.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:MOTION PRACTICE
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9bbae6d0596fcd42d5e15c6e46696096
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/9bbae6d0596fcd42d5e15c6e46696096
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T221500Z
DTEND:20260618T234500Z
SUMMARY:Using Anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) in Criminal Prosecutions
DESCRIPTION:This conversation will explore A.R.S. 12-751\, Arizona's law prohibiting Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation ("Anti-SLAPP")\, expanded in 2022 to apply in criminal prosecutions as well as civil matters. The statute permits a Motion to Dismiss in response to legal actions which are "substantially motivated by a desire to deter\, retaliate against or prevent the lawful exercise of a constitutional right." We will discuss the statute's requirements\, review some examples of its use over the past couple of years\, and explore other possible applications in future cases. We hope to facilitate some greater awareness of A.R.S. 12-751's parameters and applications so the IR community can explore more creative ways to make use of its provisions.
CATEGORIES:MOTION PRACTICE
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3d648e4b04b7ae90305f71ad31c15db6
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/3d648e4b04b7ae90305f71ad31c15db6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T221500Z
DTEND:20260618T234500Z
SUMMARY:The ABCs of EDC (Pre-Arraignment Court)
DESCRIPTION:Join this discussion about the ethical issues that arise in EDC\, all of which may also limit ability to conduct thorough conflict checks\, defense investigations and negotiations. We'll discuss how to provide expert representation when we are presented with limited discovery\, given a short time to discuss issues with clients\, advise clients on decisions to be made before the plea offer expires\, and conduct Donald advisements and preliminary hearings. This course is good for attorneys in trial group to learn why and how cases resolve in EDC\, as well as attorneys in EDC to learn how you can best prepare a case to go to trial group.
CATEGORIES:PRE-ARRAIGNMENT
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:51e45e3b2d79380dd6433a37fb02a1cc
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/51e45e3b2d79380dd6433a37fb02a1cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T221500Z
DTEND:20260618T234500Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: The Ethics of Owning and Running Your Own Practice
DESCRIPTION:This course will be focused on potential ethical pitfalls of running a private law firm\, especially targeted at indigent defense attorneys who are moving into the private sector for the first time. Particular focus will be on marketing\, trust accounting\, and managing client relationships.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:69df19738eb487670b454499d7277d72
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/69df19738eb487670b454499d7277d72
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T221500Z
DTEND:20260618T234500Z
SUMMARY:Peacekeepers: Mastering Conflict Prevention (De-escalation)
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed to equip participants with key strategies for handling conflict effectively and maintaining professionalism in tense situations. The goals of the course\, include using strategic communication and empathy to defuse difficult scenarios. Participants will explore how to handle verbal abuse\, while redirecting and adapting.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ec61e13359d7cbc4654968b9fdbb8541
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/ec61e13359d7cbc4654968b9fdbb8541
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260618T221500Z
DTEND:20260618T234500Z
SUMMARY:The Good\, The Bad\, and The Ugly: What's New in Sex Crimes Law and Legislation?
DESCRIPTION:An update and discussion of sex crimes case law\, legislation\, and more.
CATEGORIES:SEX CRIMES
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:18cdb1f7cc16a8b36f146b82abe60213
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/18cdb1f7cc16a8b36f146b82abe60213
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260619T151500Z
DTEND:20260619T164500Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: Capital Case Ethics Game Show
DESCRIPTION:Annual capital case ethics game show.
CATEGORIES:CAPITAL
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:876f72682d2fa87714298283ba31f23e
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/876f72682d2fa87714298283ba31f23e
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260619T151500Z
DTEND:20260619T164500Z
SUMMARY:Issues and Challenges in Juvenile Competency Reports
DESCRIPTION:Juvenile competency in delinquency law determines if a youth has the cognitive maturity and mental capacity to understand proceedings and assist counsel and is a large component of an attorney’s delinquency law practice. &nbsp\;This course is a review of the competency process and a consideration of the current issues a defense attorney should be familiar with when defending children in Arizona. &nbsp\;It will also explore how to challenge expert reports and conclusions in a contested evidentiary hearing.
CATEGORIES:DELINQUENCY
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:adcba9cea337b666104d93f5bd9271c2
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/adcba9cea337b666104d93f5bd9271c2
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260619T151500Z
DTEND:20260619T164500Z
SUMMARY:Digital Forensics: Year in Review
DESCRIPTION:Surveillance technology and digital forensics issues have exploded over the last year. This course will provide an overview of how state and federal law enforcement agencies are collecting and analyzing digital evidence\, and how the courts are addressing these issues.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:FORENSICS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4bbfaa9ffba5b75b2443e1becfdbd31a
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/4bbfaa9ffba5b75b2443e1becfdbd31a
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260619T151500Z
DTEND:20260619T164500Z
SUMMARY:Interrogations and False Confessions
DESCRIPTION:The course will cover the history of police interrogations\, false confessions and the failure of the court to regulate the validity and accuracy of confessions. We'll explore the methods used by police and how they have evolved over the years\, the reasons why these police methods are able to obtain confessions and the failure of the court rules to regulate practices that create an undue risk of a false confession.
CATEGORIES:INVESTIGATION
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a191d9d5a9810aa34fdfdf6103e9cba6
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/a191d9d5a9810aa34fdfdf6103e9cba6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260619T151500Z
DTEND:20260619T164500Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: Your License or Mine: Ethical Responsibilities and Issue for Supervisors and Attorneys in Public Defender Offices
DESCRIPTION:Balancing the independence and responsibilities of representation of clients can bechallenging. Managing them is also challenging. The class will examine the dayto day ethical challenges involved in managing attorneys and staff in PublicDefender Offices\, balancing them against the responsibilities to your clients. Itwill also address the ethical issues arising from oversight by city and countyadministrators and elected officials. The class will use scenarios to invitediscussion about these challenges and the applicable ethical rules and law thatspeak and offer guidance to them.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a00357f197137de43957778378841364
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/a00357f197137de43957778378841364
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260619T151500Z
DTEND:20260619T164500Z
SUMMARY:Excel 101 for Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:This is an introductory course that explores tools both in and outside of Microsoft Excel that will benefit your practice as a paralegal. Get ready to learn how to use helpful computer shortcuts\, excel formulas and data tools\, and even plain-text script files. Once you’ve finished this course\, you will be able to create links to 100 documents in less than a minute\, make 100 folders in less than 5 minutes\, and be just a bit more confident in your computer skills than you were before.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a0f0c2a8b4b7934730084d75f0e0eff9
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/a0f0c2a8b4b7934730084d75f0e0eff9
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260619T151500Z
DTEND:20260619T164500Z
SUMMARY:Sexual Normalcy and Highlights of Recent Caselaw
DESCRIPTION:We'll discuss how to use the defense of sexual normalcy in DCAC cases\, proffering a defense expert to testify on the admission or preclusion on sexual normalcy\, challenging the state expert's evaluation of client\, and analyzing appellate issues that arose in State v Jennings\, (expert allowed)\, and State v Harnage (expert denied).&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:SEX CRIMES
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f54c796d9dca846646942c53f80237d6
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/f54c796d9dca846646942c53f80237d6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260619T170000Z
DTEND:20260619T183000Z
SUMMARY:Challenging Jury Panel Composition in Capital Cases
DESCRIPTION:We'll present information on raising constitutional claims regarding the composition of the jury venire\, making a record to preserve the issue for later litigation.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:CAPITAL
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ed15a9fe8e033982b56b826a84a720ff
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/ed15a9fe8e033982b56b826a84a720ff
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260619T170000Z
DTEND:20260619T183000Z
SUMMARY:Search and Seizure Law
DESCRIPTION:Updates on this often challenged body of law.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:CASE LAW
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:aff3c0a06f433d199f978080cd9db0e1
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/aff3c0a06f433d199f978080cd9db0e1
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260619T170000Z
DTEND:20260619T183000Z
SUMMARY:Nothing Is Insurmountable!
DESCRIPTION:The challenges in the Redondo case seemed insurmountable: the facts were egregious\, and client had previously pled to a different homicide\, refused to sign releases of information\, and was excluded from the courtroom due to his behavior. Despite these obstacles\, defense counsel was able to get the mitigation evidence in\, raise racial profiling\, and use departmental regulations to the client’s advantage. This story from a colleague will inspire you to tap into your own creativity and perseverance to do this important work.\n\n
CATEGORIES:COURTROOM ADVOCACY
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0e5d4c6d55faaf6e6994ed53419bd153
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/0e5d4c6d55faaf6e6994ed53419bd153
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260619T170000Z
DTEND:20260619T183000Z
SUMMARY:Navigating the Educational System for Delinquent and Dependent Youth
DESCRIPTION:Education for delinquent youth focuses on rehabilitation through specialized academic\, vocational\, and behavioral programs to reduce recidivism and foster successful reintegration We'll provide a review of educational options within the Department of Child Safety (DCS) and Delinquency realms\; including alternative school options\, trade programs\, GED programs\, and benefits for delinquent/dependent youth.
CATEGORIES:DELINQUENCY
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b1a427090a1be290f0d705d49f728052
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/b1a427090a1be290f0d705d49f728052
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260619T170000Z
DTEND:20260619T183000Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: Opposing the Prosecutor's Firearm and Toolmark "Matching" Evidence and Testimony: How to Fight It\, Limit It\, and Make a Solid Record
DESCRIPTION:If your case has evidence of firearms "matching"\, this course will provide crucial information and a simple step-by=step process to challenge this dubious and unscientific evidence. &nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:FORENSICS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5423097ce3c6cf86af8b8cbe6aeea68a
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/5423097ce3c6cf86af8b8cbe6aeea68a
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DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260619T170000Z
DTEND:20260619T183000Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: Lights\, Camera\, Ethics! Memorable Film Scenes and Exploring the Ethical Dilemmas They Spark
DESCRIPTION:Join us for popcorn\, movie magic\, and a dive into ethics through the Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct. We’ll break down memorable film scenes and explore the ethical dilemmas they spark—all while earning up to 1.5 hours of ethics credit.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4aabf27455cc7f09b16e4d18e9aaaf9d
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/4aabf27455cc7f09b16e4d18e9aaaf9d
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260619T170000Z
DTEND:20260619T183000Z
SUMMARY:Catching the Snakes: Using COBRA Data to Defend DUIs
DESCRIPTION:Learn what COBRA data is\, where to find such data\, and why it could be applicable to cases. The class is intended to provide practical solutions including pre-trial practice to build reasonable doubt in Intoxilyzer 8000 and 9000 cases.
CATEGORIES:VEHICULAR
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e24e7f9d86393bd7129ea6cbcf79260e
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/e24e7f9d86393bd7129ea6cbcf79260e
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260619T200000Z
DTEND:20260619T213000Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: The ERs of AI
DESCRIPTION:ETHICS: Generative artificial intelligence may be the shiny new thing\, but be cautious and mindful of the ethical rules when using it. What’s gotten some lawyers into trouble and how can you avoid problems? Also\, learn about the new ER 3.3 obligation to investigate suspected deepfake evidence.
CATEGORIES:FORENSICS
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:17e74d5e7a075536f24f91a605039c8a
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/17e74d5e7a075536f24f91a605039c8a
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T170918Z
DTSTART:20260619T214500Z
DTEND:20260619T231500Z
SUMMARY:ETHICS: Dark Humor The Ethics of Coping
DESCRIPTION:Trigger Warning: This class does contain dark humor\, that may or may not be funny.\n\nPracticing law can be heavy\, the stakes are real\, and sometimes the only thing standing between an attorney and burnout is a well-timed\, ethically appropriate laugh. This CLE explores how lawyers cope with trauma through humor—what’s healthy\, what’s risky\, and what crosses the ethical line—while grounding the discussion firmly in professional responsibility\, client dignity\, confidentiality\, and courtroom decorum. Attendees will examine when humor can be critical in relieving a mental pressure valve and when it can become a professional liability. Equal parts candid\, thoughtful\, and self-aware\, this course reminds attorneys that coping is human—but ethics are non-negotiable.
CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:TBA\, Tempe Misson Palms
SEQUENCE:0
UID:03175396181793fddc73cc66a887aab4
URL:http://apdaconference2026.sched.com/event/03175396181793fddc73cc66a887aab4
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