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"The Intersection of Race and Criminal Justice" LOCATION: The Charleston Museum, Charleston, SC DATES: November 5-6, 2020
"The Policy & Practice of Sentencing" LOCATION: Georgetown University Law Center DATES: October 22-23, 2020
"Defending the Modern Drug Case" LOCATION: Planet Hollywood Hotel, Las Vegas, NV DATES: October 14-17, 2020
"Getting the 'Not Guilty' Vote" LOCATION: Planet Hollywood Hotel, Las Vegas, NV DATES: October 14-17, 2020
"Investigation, Voir Dire, and Mitigation in Capital Cases" LOCATION: Astor Crowne Plaza, New Orleans, LA DATES: August 27-28, 2020
"Sharing Strategies and Strengthening the Movement" LOCATION: The Breakers Resort, Palm Beach, FL DATES: August 13-14, 2020
"Breaking Through: Challenging Police Credibility, Misconduct, and Overreach" LOCATION: The Breakers Resort, Palm Beach, FL DATES: August 12-15, 2020
COVID-19 Update: This event is cancelled.
"Turning the Tables on the Government" LOCATION: Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Santa Monica, CA DATES: June 17-19, 2020
"Unlocking the Black Box: Challenging Surveillance Tools & Technologies in Criminal Cases" LOCATION: Swissotel, Chicago, IL DATES: June 4-5, 2020
"Taking Flight with Your Defense from Arraignment to Acquittal" LOCATION: Hilton Charlotte Center City Hotel, Charlotte, NC DATES: May 6-9, 2020
An NACDL Online Web Training Hosted by Laura Schile
LOCATION: Online Webinar DATES: Airs Tuesday, April 7th. Remains active for 72 hours
3 for FREE CLE Online Training (Members Only)
LOCATION: Online Web training DATES: Available April 3-10, 2020 only
An NACDL Online Web Training featuring David Seltzer
LOCATION: Online Webinar DATES: Access any time
A 10-Episode Web Series
LOCATION: Online Web Training DATES: Access any time
An NACDL Online Web Training featuring Michael Waddington
