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Wednesday, June 17
 

8:15am MST

Axon’s AI Integrations and the Future of Police Investigations
Wednesday June 17, 2026 8:15am - 9:45am MST
TBA
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
avatar for Emily A. Parker

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 →
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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
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Josh Cooner

Attorney, Maricopa Co. Public Defender
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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
avatar for Brian Chase

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
avatar for Deborah Stonebarger

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
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Tom Klepper

Financial Cybercrime Investigator, Recon Forensics

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Mike Fleischmann

Financial Cybercrime Investigator, Recon Forensics

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Donald Ellsworth

Financial Cybercrime Investigator, Recon Forensics
Wednesday June 17, 2026 3:15pm - 4:45pm MST
TBA
  Forensics
  • CLE Hours 1.5
 
Thursday, June 18
 

8:15am MST

How To Fight Forensic Genetic Genealogy and Demonstrate DNA Debacles
Thursday June 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:45am MST
TBA
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.
Speakers
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Christine Burke

Expert, Strategic Intelligence Services

Thursday June 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:45am MST
TBA
  Forensics
  • CLE Hours 1.5

8:15am MST

Location Data - Is It as Reliable as Police Claim?
Thursday June 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:45am MST
TBA
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. 
Speakers
avatar for Brian Chase

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 →
Thursday June 18, 2026 8:15am - 9:45am MST
TBA
  Forensics
  • CLE Hours 1.5

10:00am MST

ETHICS: Westlaw, AI, and You
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MST
TBA
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. 
Speakers
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Abigail Smith

Attorney, Maricopa Co. Public Defender
Maricopa County Office of the Public Defender
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MST
TBA
  Forensics
  • CLE Hours 1.5
  • Ethics hours 1.5

1:30pm MST

Cellebrite and Cellphone Forensics
Thursday June 18, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MST
TBA
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.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Chase

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 →
Thursday June 18, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MST
TBA
  Forensics
  • CLE Hours 1.5

3:15pm MST

ETHICS: Presenting and Challenging Forensic Evidence Ethically
Thursday June 18, 2026 3:15pm - 4:45pm MST
TBA
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.
Speakers
avatar for Anjali Ranadive

Anjali Ranadive

Expert, SciLawForensics
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ANJALI A. RANADIVE Anjali Ranadive is the President of SciLawForensics, Ltd, a forensic science and legal consulting firm in Phoenix, AZ. Ms. Ranadive serves as the DNA Expert Liaison for the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice, assisting with post-conviction appeals.Ms. Ranadive is an Advisory Commissioner on the American... Read More →
Thursday June 18, 2026 3:15pm - 4:45pm MST
TBA
  Forensics
  • CLE Hours 1.5
  • Ethics hours 1.5
 
Friday, June 19
 

8:15am MST

Digital Forensics: Year in Review
Friday June 19, 2026 8:15am - 9:45am MST
TBA
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. 
Speakers
avatar for Brian Chase

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 →
Friday June 19, 2026 8:15am - 9:45am MST
TBA
  Forensics
  • CLE Hours 1.5

10:00am MST

ETHICS: Opposing the Prosecutor's Firearm and Toolmark "Matching" Evidence and Testimony: How to Fight It, Limit It, and Make a Solid Record
Friday June 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MST
TBA
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.  
Speakers
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Tom Glow

Attorney, Maricopa Co. Legal Advocate
Tom represents clients who are facing the death penalty. He has been a lawyer fo over 30 years. Yowch.
Friday June 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am MST
TBA
  Forensics
  • CLE Hours 1.5
  • Ethics hours 1.5

1:00pm MST

ETHICS: The ERs of AI
Friday June 19, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
TBA
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.
Speakers
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Patricia Sallen

Attorney, Ethics at Law
Patricia A. Sallen is a lawyer in private practice focusing on professional responsibility. She represents lawyers in discipline and admission matters, provides ethics advice to lawyers, serves as an expert witness on professional-responsibility issues, and consults on a myriad of... Read More →
Friday June 19, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
TBA
  Forensics
  • CLE Hours 1.5
  • Ethics hours 1.5
 
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