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ETHICS: The Weight We Carry: Stress, Trauma, and Resilience in Criminal Defense Practice
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MST
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.
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avatar for Ross Carponelli

Ross Carponelli

Attorney, Mohave Co. Public Defender
Ross S. Carponelli is a Deputy Public Defender in Mohave County, Arizona, where he represents clients in all types of felony matters.  His practice emphasizes strategic motion work, jury-focused advocacy, and disciplined trial decision from pretrial through sentencing.Ross regularly develops and presents tr... Read More →
avatar for Dawnese Hustad

Dawnese Hustad

Attorney, Maricopa Co. Public Defender
Dawnese Hustad is a Capital Trial Attorney for the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office. Before moving to trial work, Dawnese spent 8 years doing felony and capital appeals. Dawnese has represented indigent felony defendants in Maricopa County for all but one of her 19 years... Read More →
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Meghann St. Thomas

Attorney, Jeffrey Gil Law
Wednesday June 17, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MST
  Professional Development
  • CLE Hours 1.5
  • Ethics hours 1.5

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