2021 Criminal & Family Defense Update
Web Training
Presented by the New York State Defenders Association
Friday, November 5, 2021
9:00 am – 4:15 pm
Up to 7.5 CLE credits in Professional Practice
COST:
$55 for full day
$45 for offices sending 5+ people
Registration Deadline: November 4, 2021
· Tuition assistance for financial hardship is available.
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This program is intended for criminal defense and family court attorneys and
other members of the legal team, including investigators, social workers, parent advocates,
and mitigation specialists.
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Agenda
8:45 - 9:00 am
Sign-in to Zoom Waiting Room
9:00 - 10:35 am
Representing Parents in Sex Abuse Cases
Annie Carney
Attorney, Family Defense Practice
The Bronx Defenders
Sophie Spiegel
Senior Staff Attorney, Integrated Defense Practice
Brooklyn Defender Services
10:35 - 10:45 am
Transition/Break
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
Less is More Review and Practice
Laura Eraso
Staff Attorney, The Parole Revocation Defense Unit
The Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Practice
Lorraine McEvilley
Director, The Parole Revocation Defense Unit
The Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Practice
Joelle Ryu
Staff Attorney, The Parole Revocation Defense Unit
The Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Practice
12:15 - 12:55 pm
Lunch
12:55 - 2:25 pm
Family Law Update
Adele Fine
Bureau Chief, Family Court Bureau
Monroe County Public Defender’s Office
2:25 - 2:35 pm
Transition/Break
2:35 - 4:15 pm
Fun with FOIL: Using FOIL as a Defense Practice Tool
Cory Morris
Attorney at Law
The Law Offices of Cory H. Morris
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MCLE
NYSDA has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of Continuing Legal Education in the State of New York (2019–2022) in traditional and non-traditional formats. This transitional/nontransitional program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 7.5 credits. No CLE credit may be earned for repeat attendance at any accredited CLE activity.
