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SUMMARY:CLE - Interviewing: Shifting the Balance of Power to Young People
DESCRIPTION:Interviewing and working with young people facing charges in delinquency or adult court requires specialized knowledge and intention. This workshop\, co-hosted by the State Public Defender Office\, and West and North Central Regions of the Gault Center\, will focus on how defense teams can ensure that every young person feels heard\, understands the process\, and is able to work with their attorney to achieve the best outcome possible. \n\n\n\nJoin Michal Gross\, Supervising Attorney\, Youth Law Team Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem and Sarah Johnson\, Senior Youth Defense Counsel\, The Gault Center\, for an hour-long interactive presentation and earn a CLE credit.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-representing-youth-charged-with-sex-offenses/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250529T080000
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CREATED:20250203T211743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T220403Z
UID:1783-1748505600-1748624400@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:SPD Defender 2025 Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are inviting public defenders to join us this spring at Boise State University for the “Defender 2025 – Stronger Together” conference on May 29 and 30. We are still developing the curriculum but expect two full days of informative continuing legal education sessions\, interesting speakers\, and break-out opportunities. The event is free for all of Idaho’s public defenders – SPD employees and contractors. Lodging will be provided for no cost at Boise State student housing. Lunch will be served both days. \n\n\n\nClick Defender 2025 for registration and more conference info.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/spd-defender-2025-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250811T080000
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SUMMARY:Darrell Bolz Public Defense College 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Darrell Bolz Public Defense College is an annual\, virtual week-long program where the State Public Defender (SPD)\, the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA)\, and more than two dozen faculty – including local and national experts – provide rigorous training emphasizing trial skills\, client-centered strategies\, and how attorneys can develop support networks at all stages of their careers. \n\n\n\nThe college is reserved for SPD institutional and contract attorneys. Spots are limited\, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible to ensure you get in. \n\n\n\nThe SPD is offering the college at no cost for our attorneys\, who will earn multiple continuing legal education credits. \n\n\n\nSee you in August! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNote: Registration for the Darrell Bolz Public Defense College 2025 is closed. The class is full. If you didn’t make it in time\, the SPD will run it again in August 2026.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/darrell-bolz-public-defense-college-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Mogadishu:20250822T113000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Mogadishu:20250822T123000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20250813T195442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T192829Z
UID:1978-1755862200-1755865800@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE: Juvenile Mental Competency & Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Guadalupe Ayala\, a Clinician with the Crisis Prevention and Court Services Team\, Amanda DeYoung\, Program Manager\, and Lindsay Harrington\, Children’s Mental Health Program Specialist\, will discuss the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s juvenile restoration program. The speakers will walk us through the interplay between mental health and developmental disabilities. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on August 22 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. PT / 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. MT. Upon registering\, you will be sent an event invite to add this program to your calendar and the link to attend via Teams will be included. \n\n\n\n1.0 CLE credit pending. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-juvenile-competency-restoration/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250905T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250905T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20250820T151152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T151153Z
UID:2005-1757075400-1757077200@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:Training: Streamlining Legal Research with Lexis' Visual Tools
DESCRIPTION:LexisNexis provides a variety of Visual Tools to help you quickly analyze and interpret information. If you want to learn how to increase your search efficiency\, this class is for you! Class highlights include a review of Search Terms Map\, Search Tree\, Ravel View\, Legal Issue Trail\, Shepard’s Map & Grid\, plus the History Map. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on September 5 from 12:30-1:00 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT. Upon registering\, you will be sent an event invite to add this program to your calendar and the link to attend via Teams will be included. \n\n\n\nNo CLE credit. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/training-streamlining-legal-research-with-lexis-visual-tools/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250925T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250925T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20250819T213401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T171555Z
UID:1999-1758803400-1758807000@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE: Psychosexual Evaluations and Sex Offender Treatment Part 2
DESCRIPTION:By popular demand\, Gabriel Hofkins and Shelly Osborne are joining us again for a part two of their earlier program. Gabriel Hofkins\, Associate Behavioral Health Director at Terry Reilly Health Services\, and Shelly M. Osborne of Altis Counseling Associates\, will do a deeper dive into this topic based on your feedback. They will cover the following topics: \n\n\n\n\nDifferences between adult and juvenile evaluations (purpose\, treatment recommendations\, impact\, etc.)\n\n\n\nSOMB requirements & evaluator training standards\n\n\n\nResearch/methodologies of psychosexual evaluations (including assessment tools)\n\n\n\n\nThis program is intended to be broadly beneficial for all levels of experience. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on September 25 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT. Upon registering\, you will be sent an event invite to add this program to your calendar and the link to attend via Teams will be included. \n\n\n\n1.0 CLE credit pending. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-psychosexual-evaluations-and-sex-offender-treatment-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251007T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20250828T220024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T220025Z
UID:2024-1759840200-1759845600@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE: A Quick Introduction to Child Protection
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a detailed walkthrough of child protection cases with Judge Andrew Ellis. Judge Ellis will provide an introduction for public defenders embarking on representing parents in Child Protection cases\, covering all hearing types from Shelter Care Hearings to Termination of Parental Rights trials\, and everything in-between. \n\n\n\nThis program will primarily focus on a 101-style overview and will be most beneficial for those who only have a cursory understanding of child protection or are taking their first child protection case. More seasoned practitioners will find this helpful as a refresher of the foundations. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on October 7th from 12:30-2:00 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PT. Upon registering\, you will be sent an event invite to add this program to your calendar and the link to attend via Teams will be included. \n\n\n\n1.5 CLE credits pending. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-a-quick-introduction-to-child-protection/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251020T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251020T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20250908T173244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T172618Z
UID:2042-1760963400-1760967000@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE: Update on Tucker v. State of Idaho
DESCRIPTION:Join attorneys Joe Aldridge and Keegan Hahn with Scanlan Griffiths + Aldridge for this update on Tucker v. State of Idaho. Our speakers will provide an update on the facts of the case and where things stand after oral argument before the Idaho Supreme Court in August. \n\n\n\nThis program will not be recorded and will be broadly relevant to all SPD staff. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on October 20th from 12:30-1:30 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT. Upon registering\, you will be sent an event invite to add this program to your calendar and the link to attend via Teams will be included. \n\n\n\n1.0 CLE credit pending. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-update-on-tucker-v-state-of-idaho/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20250904T211125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T211127Z
UID:2038-1761222600-1761226200@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE: Felonies 101 - A Primer in Representing Those Charged with Felonies
DESCRIPTION:Join Abby Broyles and Dave Smethers from the Ada County Office as they provide a Birdseye view of what you need to know when you are new to felony level representation or just want a refresher course. Abby and Dave will discuss the surface level things that you need to know about preliminary hearings\, procedural processes in District Court\, and sentencings\, as well as various pretrial and post-judgment motions. They hope to impart some wisdom that will be helpful for your first years of felony practice\, and be able to tell your clients\, “No\, a Rule 35 does not automatically cut your sentence in half.” \n\n\n\nAs noted\, this course is intended for those who are embarking on their first felony case\, or others who are looking for a refresher on the foundations of felony representation. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on October 23rd from 12:30-1:30 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT. Upon registering\, you will be sent an event invite to add this program to your calendar and the link to attend via Teams will be included. \n\n\n\n1.0 CLE credit pending. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-felonies-101-a-primer-in-representing-those-charged-with-felonies/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251030T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251030T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20250903T160847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T150850Z
UID:2013-1761827400-1761831000@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE Trauma Informed Advocacy: Understanding Your Client\, Trial Considerations\, and Managing Burnout
DESCRIPTION:Join Erin Tomlin with Tomlin Law PLLC for this presentation on trauma informed advocacy. Trauma impacts individuals differently and is often heightened by complex trauma over a person’s lifetime and our adversarial court system. This training will guide participants in understanding the causes of trauma\, how complex trauma affects a person’s ability to navigate the legal system\, creating trauma-informed environments and improving attorney-client communication\, and applying these principles in litigation to improve outcomes for clients and the community. \n\n\n\nThis program is intended to be broadly beneficial for all levels of experience. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on October 30th from 12:30-1:30 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT. Upon registering\, you will be sent an email invite to add this program to your calendar and the link to attend via Teams will be included. \n\n\n\n1.0 CLE credit pending. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-nuts-bolts-of-trauma-informed-lawyering/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251104T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251104T143000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20250919T145904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T191707Z
UID:2061-1762259400-1762266600@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE: Domestic Case Workshop - Defending Your First (or Next) Domestic Violence Case
DESCRIPTION:Teri Jones and Rachel Lara-Schmidt will present a two-hour CLE on representing clients charged in Domestic Battery cases. The first hour will be a presentation followed by an hour of discussion\, or “case chat.” If you haven’t yet tried a domestic case\, the first hour is a must! If you’re on your 100th case\, but want to get some strategic feedback in a group discussion\, bring it! If you would like to submit queries or scenarios prior to the workshop\, please email Teri Jones or Rachel Lara-Schmidt. \n\n\n\nThis program is intended to be broadly beneficial for all levels of experience\, though it may serve as a refresher for the more seasoned professionals. The workshop portion will be particularly useful for those who have real time questions or scenarios they are working through. \n\n\n\nImportant Note: This program is structured to include one hour of instruction with an additional one hour of hands-on skill building in a workshop format. Please plan on attending the full two-hour session and come prepared with your questions or case scenarios to discuss. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on November 4th from 12:30-2:30 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PT. Upon registering\, you will be sent an event invite to add this program to your calendar and the link to attend via Teams will be included. \n\n\n\n2.0 CLE credits approved. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-domestic-case-workshop-defending-your-first-or-next-domestic-violence-case/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251110T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251110T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20251013T194444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T211514Z
UID:2016-1762777800-1762781400@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE: Surviving & Understanding Trauma - How the Lawyer Assistance Program Can Help
DESCRIPTION:Join Jamie Shropshire\, Chair of the Idaho Lawyer Assistance Program\, for this insightful presentation on the prevalence of trauma\, anxiety\, depression\, and substance abuse in the legal profession. This presentation will cover a general review of these topics\, highlight the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct that may come into play when these issues arise\, and will provide practical ways attendees can ease and combat the impacts of mental health and substance use problems. The full presentation has been completed with assistance and review of mental health and substance use professionals. \n\n\n\nThis program will be broadly beneficial to all SPD attorneys and contractors. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on November 10th from 12:30-1:30 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT. Upon registering\, you will be sent an event invite to add this program to your calendar and the link to attend via Teams will be included. \n\n\n\n1.0 Ethics credit pending. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-surviving-understanding-trauma-how-the-lawyer-assistance-program-can-help/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251201T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251201T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20251003T153144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T191745Z
UID:2075-1764592200-1764595800@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE: Compliance with the Entire File Rule & Ethical Time Keeping Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join Bar Counsel Joe Pirtle for this presentation addressing the new Idaho Rule of Professional Conduct 1.16A regarding a lawyer’s duty to make the entire client file available within a reasonable time from a request by a client or former client. This presentation will also review the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct related to attorney billing and best practices. \n\n\n\nThis program will be broadly applicable to all SPD attorneys and contractors. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on December 1st from 12:30-1:30 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT. Upon registering\, you will be sent an event invite to add this program to your calendar and the link to attend via Teams will be included. \n\n\n\n1.0 Ethics credit approved. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-compliance-with-the-entire-file-rule-ethical-time-keeping-practices/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251204T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251204T143000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20250904T212057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T191811Z
UID:2040-1764851400-1764858600@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE: Your Trial is Actually Going to Go... Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Join Amy Smith and Abby Broyles from Elmore County and Ada County as they host a presentation and skills workshop on how to prepare your case for trial! This CLE will be most helpful for those who struggle with organization or who are new to trial practice. They will teach you how to build a trial binder\, how to be prepared for impeachment\, and how to comb police reports with an eye towards cross-examination. Amy and Abby hope to take away some of the stress of trial and teach “a good organization system shortens the road to the goal.” \n\n\n\nThis program is geared towards those new to trial practice or those who are in their early years of trial practice but may be helpful for seasoned attorneys who need an assist with organizing themselves in preparation for an upcoming trial. \n\n\n\nImportant Note: This program is structured to include one hour of instruction with an additional one hour of hands-on skill building in a workshop format. Please plan on attending the full two-hour session and come prepared to work on the skills you learn in real time. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on December 4th from 12:30-2:30 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PT. Upon registering\, you will be sent an event invite to add this program to your calendar and the link to attend via Teams will be included. \n\n\n\n2.0 CLE credits approved. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-your-trial-is-actually-going-to-go-now-what/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251209T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251209T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20250826T221223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T191848Z
UID:2018-1765283400-1765287000@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE: 'Tis the Season for Stress - Protecting Your Mental Health & Your License
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season often brings unique pressures for lawyers – balancing demanding caseloads with family expectations\, financial strain\, and the challenges of maintaining emotional well-being. These stressors can affect not only a lawyer’s personal health but also their mental health\, which could impact their ethical obligations to clients\, colleagues\, and the profession. In this one-hour CLE program\, Yvette Hourigan\, Chair of the ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs and Executive Director of the Kentucky Lawyer Assistance Program will discuss the intersecting issues of mental health\, holiday stress\, and professional responsibility. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on Tuesday\, December 9th from 12:30-1:30 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT. Upon registering\, you will be sent an event invite to add this program to your calendar and the link to attend via Teams will be included. \n\n\n\n1.0 Ethics credit approved. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-tis-the-season-for-stress-protecting-your-mental-health-your-license/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251216T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251216T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20250903T174001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T174003Z
UID:2036-1765888200-1765891800@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE: Ethics for Legal Professionals When Using Technology
DESCRIPTION:Technology continues to reshape every aspect of our personal and professional lives. This ethics course provided by our LexisNexis Training Team is designed for new and seasoned legal professionals – attorneys\, paralegals\, and staff members alike – to review and reinforce common ethical duties related to the use of technology. The course zeroes in on the most common ethical issues that arise daily across all legal roles and best practices for using social media and the open web\, conducting legal and factual research\, and adopting emerging AI technology solutions. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on December 16th from 12:30-1:30 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT. Upon registering\, you will be sent an event invite to add this program to your calendar and the link to attend via Teams will be included. \n\n\n\n1.0 Ethics credit pending. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-ethics-for-legal-professionals-when-using-technology/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260113T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260113T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20251110T165151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T211620Z
UID:2118-1768307400-1768311000@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE - Facing the Algorithm: AI Police Reports and Machine-Generated Evidence
DESCRIPTION:Join Robert Thies\, Senior Investigator with the Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri\, for this thought-provoking and practical training on the ever-changing interface of AI tools\, evidence\, and effective defense strategy. Machines are now helping write the record. This program will begin with AI-assisted police narratives; how they are made\, how to spot them when they land on your desk\, and how to defend against them today (what to demand\, drafts\, versions\, prompts\, logs; how to dissect raw media versus polished text). Then\, this program will widen to other machine-generated evidence\, and close with a court-facing framework for a single Rule 104(a) reliability hearing consistent with the proposed Rule 707. \n\n\n\nThis program will be broadly applicable to all SPD attorneys and contractors. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on January 13th from 12:30-1:30 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT. Upon registering\, you will be sent an event invite to add this program to your calendar and the link to attend via Teams will be included. \n\n\n\n1.0 CLE credit approved. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-facing-the-algorithm-ai-police-reports-and-machine-generated-evidence/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260129T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260129T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20250926T180704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T191921Z
UID:2070-1769689800-1769693400@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE: Overview of the Rider Program with North Idaho Correctional Institution
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation by Cameron Kirk\, the Rider Program Manager for the North Idaho Correctional Institution\, covering the ins and outs of the Retained Jurisdiction\, or “Rider” Program. Topics that will be covered will be: \n\n\n\n\nClient movement from sentencing all the way to a release to probation\,\n\n\n\nOverview of treatment programs offered and how placement in those programs happens\,\n\n\n\nCulture and expectations at NICI for staff and clients\,\n\n\n\nAddendum to the Presentence Investigation overview\, and\n\n\n\nQ&A\n\n\n\n\nThis program is intended to be widely beneficial for all experience levels\, focusing mainly on a 10\,000 ft. overview. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on January 28th from 12:30-1:30 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT. Upon registering\, you will be sent an event invite to add this program to your calendar and the link to attend via Teams will be included. \n\n\n\n1.0 CLE credit approved. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-overview-of-the-rider-program-with-north-idaho-correctional-institution/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20260108T171909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T221403Z
UID:2148-1770899400-1770903000@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE: Recognizing & Addressing Vicarious Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this hour-long presentation on how to recognize and address vicarious trauma – something you may be unknowingly experiencing due to the rigors of our profession. Benjamin Seymour is the Director of Southworth Associates and coordinates the Idaho Lawyer Assistance Program. He will cover practical tactics to self-assess and emphasize the importance of facing these struggles head-on to avoid professional burnout. \n\n\n\nThis program is intended to be widely beneficial for all experience levels. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on February 12th from 12:30-1:30 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT. Upon registering\, you will be sent an event invite to add this program to your calendar and the link to attend via Teams will be included. \n\n\n\n1.0 Ethics credit pending. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-recognizing-addressing-vicarious-trauma/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260227T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260227T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20260211T204832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T204835Z
UID:2195-1772195400-1772199000@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE - Sometimes the Best Defense is a Good Offense: Introducing Evidence at Trial
DESCRIPTION:Join Abby Broyles and Scott Rowley\, both of the Ada County Office\, during this lunchtime CLE about introducing your own evidence at trial. Come learn (or get a refresher) how to introduce photos\, video\, transcripts\, records\, and even physical evidence! We will review foundational requirements\, sneaky evidence loopholes\, and step-by-step instructions on how to get that piece (or pieces) of evidence that the State doesn’t want you to show a jury! \n\n\n\nThis program is intended to be broadly beneficial to all experience levels\, though will mainly cover the basics. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on February 27th from 12:30-1:30 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT. Upon registering\, you will be sent an event invite to add this program to your calendar and the link to attend via Teams will be included. \n\n\n\n1.0 CLE credit pending. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-sometimes-the-best-defense-is-a-good-offense-introducing-evidence-at-trial/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260303T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260303T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20260108T171801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T163615Z
UID:2146-1772541000-1772544600@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE: Crash Course on Post-Conviction Relief
DESCRIPTION:Join SPD contract attorney\, Paul Riggins\, for this 101-style crash course covering the basics of post-conviction relief matters. Additional program information pending. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on March 3rd from 12:30-1:30 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT. Upon registering\, you will be sent an event invite to add this program to your calendar and the link to attend via Teams will be included. \n\n\n\n1.0 CLE credit pending. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-crash-course-on-post-conviction-relief/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260319T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260319T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20260108T172018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T211455Z
UID:2150-1773923400-1773927000@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE: Pathways to Permanency
DESCRIPTION:Join Andie Blackwood from the Department of Health & Welfare for this informative session on the “pathways to permanency” framework in child welfare cases. This session focuses on the use of Poor Prognosis Indicators (PPIs) and Early Reunification Indicators (ERIs) as evidence-informed tools to strengthen permanency decision-making in child welfare cases. Participants will review national research on factors associated with reunification and termination outcomes\, examine how Idaho analyzed and validated these indicators using state-specific data\, and explore how the Department is formalizing their use as a consistent\, statewide practice. \n\n\n\nThe training emphasizes how PPIs and ERIs – across child-related\, family-related\, and case-related factors – can be identified early\, reassessed over time\, and applied thoughtfully to inform permanency planning\, court recommendations\, and resource allocation. Participants will learn how these indicators support timely\, safe\, and appropriate permanency outcomes for children and families\, while reinforcing critical thinking\, transparency\, and shared decision-making with courts and partners. \n\n\n\nThis program will be broadly applicable to all SPD attorneys and contractors who handle juvenile or child protection matters. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on March 19th from 12:30-1:30 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT. Upon registering\, you will be sent an event invite to add this program to your calendar and the link to attend via Teams will be included. \n\n\n\n1.0 CLE credit pending. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-pathways-to-permanency/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260331T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260331T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20260311T190017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T190019Z
UID:2225-1774960200-1774963800@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE: Lessons from Landers
DESCRIPTION:Join experienced litigators Amy and Reed Smith from the Elmore office as they dive into “lessons learned” from their recent Landers case\, in which they got a dismissal for their client on a second-degree murder charge after filing a motion to compel disclosure of evidence during a contentious and complex preliminary hearing over a three-month period. They will discuss how to prepare a homicide case for preliminary hearing and share the specific tactics they used during the hearing. Additional topics will include investigation\, expert witness consultation\, State’s witness consultation\, preparation of cross-examination questions\, use of exhibits\, objections\, and motion practice. \n\n\n\nThis session is intended for all practice levels and will be beneficial to all. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on March 31st from 12:30-1:30 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT. Upon registering\, you will be sent an event invite to add this program to your calendar and the link to attend via Teams will be included. \n\n\n\n1.0 CLE credit pending. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-lessons-from-landers/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260504T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260504T133000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20260408T194431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T183201Z
UID:2271-1777897800-1777901400@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE: Passing the Torch
DESCRIPTION:Join Anthony Geddes\, Fourth District Public Defender\, and Abby Broyles\, Ada County attorney and CLE lover\, to learn about the importance of mentorship\, how to lean into your style as an attorney\, and how all of this directly impacts your duty to your client and your ability to represent your clients well. We will discuss how you can mentor younger attorneys\, ethics and the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct related to mentorship\, and why we must mentor to be a better agency. We will also dialogue about how important it is to play to your strengths and how to find your personal style! You don’t want to miss this CLE! \n\n\n\nThis session is intended for all practice levels. \n\n\n\nJoin us virtually on May 4th from 12:30-1:30 p.m. MT / 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT. Upon registering\, you will be sent a confirmation email and the link to attend via Teams will be included. You will not receive a calendar invite for this program. \n\n\n\n1.0 Ethics credit pending. Register below.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-passing-the-torch/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20260109T183901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T170106Z
UID:2155-1781164800-1781283600@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:2026 Defender Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this year’s Defender Conference in downtown Boise!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDefender 2026 Full Agenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are excited to welcome our SPD staff and contract attorneys to the 2026 Defender Conference on June 11th & 12th at J.U.M.P in Downtown Boise. Thanks to your thoughtful input\, this year’s agenda will provide over 10 CLE credits including at least 1 Ethics credit. \n\n\n\nProgram descriptions for all sessions are now available! Click the session title below to learn more. \n\n\n\nTwo Keynote Presentations \n\n\n\nLeadership Kickoff & Hands-On Teambuilding Workshop\nSpeaker: Abbey Louie\, Leadership Development Coach \n\n\n\nTeam building isn’t an event – it’s shaped in the everyday moments of how we work together. In this session\, we will explore what drives strong\, connected teams and how simple\, practical actions shape team culture and performance. Participants will reflect on the current state of their team\, learn practical ways to build trust and connection\, and then work together during the following workshop time to create a clear plan to strengthen their team culture. All with an emphasis on how your team’s culture – either good or bad – impacts your ability to represent your clients well. \n\n\n\n\nTrial Skills Masterclass Panel\nPanelists: David Nevin\, Scott McKay\, Doug Nelson\, Amy Smith\, and Mistie Bauscher \n\n\n\nIdaho’s best are joining us for this two-hour masterclass on all things trial skills. These panelists will cover everything from trial prep to voir dire\, strategies for direct and cross examinations\, preservation of the record for appeal\, and all the good stuff in between. This is your chance to learn from these stellar trial attorneys and take back the skills to implement in your next jury trial. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18 Breakout Sessions \n\n\n\nThe Challenges and Pitfalls of Hybrid Representation\nSpeakers: Joseph Pirtle\, Idaho State Bar Counsel\, and Erik Lehtinen\, Idaho State Appellate Public Defender \n\n\n\nThis presentation will address the potential roles of hybrid/standby counsel\, the risks of conflicting ethical duties\, Idaho and U.S. Supreme Court case law addressing the roles\, and practice guidance for lawyers. \n\n\n\n\nSocial Media Evidence as an Investigative Tool\nSpeaker: Wayne S. Josleyn\, G2 Research \n\n\n\nSocial media evidence can make or break a case\, but only if you know how to use it strategically. This session teaches you to understand its strategic value\, recognize its limitations\, and know when and how to use it effectively in your defense. You will learn to detect chain of custody failures\, challenge account attribution\, and spot cognitive bias in expert testimony. You will also learn how to determine what evidence to request in discovery\, how to preserve social media effectively\, and how to identify exculpatory opportunities. The overall goal is to help you master the practical skills to navigate social media evidence strategically and protect your clients. \n\n\n\n\nNavigating Conflict & Difficult Conversations with Confidence*\nSpeaker: Abbey Louie\, Leadership Development Coach \n\n\n\nHandling conflict and difficult conversations is one of the most challenging and most important parts of a supervisor’s role. In this session\, we will explore a practical framework for delivering feedback and navigating conflict in a way that creates clarity\, builds ownership\, and strengthens relationships. Supervisors will leave with language and strategies they can immediately apply in real-world situations\, with special attention to the impact of conflict-avoidance on your ability to oversee client representation and the client-facing work of your team. *We highly encourage all SPD supervisors to attend this session. \n\n\n\n\nMaking Sense of Cell Phone Data in Litigation: Technology\, Law\, and Strategy – Parts 1 & 2\nSpeaker: Lance Kepple\, Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent \n\n\n\nBy the end of this program\, participants will be able to: (1) Identify the major categories of mobile and digital evidence used in litigation\, including carrier records\, handset extractions\, app/cloud data\, and vehicle data; (2) Evaluate the reliability of cellular evidence under evidentiary standards such as Daubert\, including understanding methodological limitations and industry standards; (3) Apply the three foundational requirements for admissibility—authentication\, foundation\, and relevance—to digital evidence in courtroom settings; and (4) Develop practical litigation strategies for challenging or presenting cell phone evidence through discovery\, expert testimony\, and cross-examination. This program is broken up into two parts\, one on each day. \n\n\n\n\nImmigration Basics for Criminal Defense Practitioners\nSpeaker: Luis Campos\, Immigration Attorney Alliance of Idaho \n\n\n\nThis session will cover basic immigration law topics and concepts that are necessary for representing non-citizens in criminal proceedings. This primer will also address potential immigration consequences (such as detention and removal) of criminal arrests and adjudications. Moreover\, attention will be given to the expanding criminalization of non-citizens and immigration law. Attendees will leave more familiar with basic immigration principles\, concepts\, as well as fundamental law and policy affecting non-citizens\, particularly those who have been made subject to the criminal justice system. Please note\, this course is an introduction to the topic\, not an advanced course. \n\n\n\n\nMotion Practice Focusing on Fourth Amendment Issues\nSpeaker: Dave Smethers\, Trial Attorney Ada County Office \n\n\n\nThis session will cover all facets dealing with Idaho Criminal Rule 12(b). Attendees will walk away with the ability to review and identify Fourth Amendment issues and procedural matters. There will be discussion and instruction on some of the more practical elements like shifting the burden\, writing the brief\, preparing witnesses\, and practice tips on conducting a hearing. \n\n\n\n\nUpdates to Child Protection Law\nSpeaker: Judge Andrew Ellis\, Ada County Magistrate Court \n\n\n\nThe Idaho Legislature passed a number of laws during the 2025 and 2026 sessions that modified the Idaho Child Protective Act. This session will provide an overview of those changes\, highlighting the areas that most impact Child Protection cases. Attendees will leave with a greater understanding of the recent changes and will be able to counsel their clients about the impacts of the statutory changes on parents/legal guardians. \n\n\n\n\nAI in Criminal Defense Practice: Risk-Aware Use\, Smart Prompting\, and Practical Verification\nSpeaker: Robert Thies\, Senior Investigator\, Federal Defender’s Office of Eastern District of Missouri and Co-Lead on GIDEON AI \n\n\n\nThis session focuses on risk-aware AI use in criminal defense—where accuracy\, confidentiality\, and accountability matter more than speed or novelty. It is built for public defenders and investigators working under real caseloads\, real privilege obligations\, and real consequences when a tool gets something wrong. \n\n\n\nDrawing from defense-side AI work and current ethics authority\, participants will learn how to structure prompts tat reduce ambiguity\, prevent fabrication\, and preserve human judgment. The session covers the current AI tool landscape\, confidentiality tiers and what they actually protect\, hallucination and fabrication risks in legal work\, and the ethical obligations triggered by AI use under the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct and ABA Formal Opinion 512. \n\n\n\nAttendees will be introduced to the TRACE Method—a decision-gated prompting framework built for criminal defense and other risk-sensitive settings—along with reusable prompt patterns\, a verification workflow for AI-assisted research\, and live demonstrations using a fictional case file. Participants will leave with concrete tools they can apply immediately in their own practice without compromising ethics\, privilege\, or reliability. \n\n\n\n\nNavigating Difficult Client Conversations\nSpeaker: John Greene\, LCSW\, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare \n\n\n\nThis training is designed to support attorneys—particularly public defenders—in effectively working with clients who may be experiencing mental health challenges\, substance use issues\, or personality-related difficulties that impact communication. The session will enhance participants’ understanding of common behavioral health conditions and how these may present in legal settings\, with an emphasis on recognizing barriers to effective client engagement.  Participants will develop practical\, client-centered communication skills aimed at improving rapport\, reducing conflict\, and promoting productive dialogue. The training will introduce evidence-informed de-escalation strategies and provide concrete tools for managing challenging interactions while maintaining professionalism and empathy. The session will conclude with guidance on safety planning and an overview of relevant local resources available to support clients in crisis. Overall\, this training equips attorneys with the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate more effectively and advocate more successfully for clients experiencing complex behavioral health needs. \n\n\n\n\nMoving Beyond the Score: Advanced Interpretation of Psychosexual Risk\nSpeaker: Shelly M. Osborne\, M. Coun\, LCPC\, Altis Counseling Associates\, LLC \n\n\n\nThis session provides an exploration of psychosexual risk assessment\, offering valuable insights for attorneys with varying levels of experience. Moving beyond basic evaluation components\, the presentation delivers a deep dive into the mechanics of risk formulation\, specifically examining the interplay between static and dynamic factors that drive recidivism. Participants will learn to critically interpret evaluation data and translate complex findings into targeted mitigation strategies. By bridging the gap between foundational knowledge and advanced analysis\, this training equips attorneys to advocate for evidence-based rehabilitation and successful client reentry. \n\n\n\n\nIdaho State Police Forensic Services Offerings for Public Defenders\nSpeaker: Matthew Gamette\, Idaho State Police Forensic Laboratory System Director \n\n\n\nIn this session\, public defenders and other officers of the court will learn about offerings at the Idaho State Police Forensic Services (“ISPFS”; the State crime lab). ISPFS provides no-cost services such as forensic analysis\, expert consultation\, and expert witness testimony for public defenders in Idaho as part of the state-wide mandate outlined in Idaho Statute. ISPFS is a world-class\, ISO 17025:2017 accredited laboratory system offering almost every forensic expertise and discipline. The available forensic services will be outlined and discussed. The presentation will also discuss resources available on the website\, forensic science training and educational opportunities\, communication with the laboratory and laboratory analysts\, evidence submission and request for forensic analysis\, validation and performance verification records\, court discovery\, subpoenas\, and many other relevant topics for public defenders. Idaho is a global leader in forensic science analysis\, and those resources are available to public defenders in Idaho. The goal of this session is to connect public defenders to these resources to ensure that officers of the court in Idaho have access to and knowledge of the most robust\, accurate\, reliable\, and unbiased forensic science to present to Idaho judges and juries. \n\n\n\n\nChild Forensic Interviews: A Closer Look\nSpeaker: Greg Wilson\, PhD\, Clinical and Forensic Pyschologist \n\n\n\nThis session will begin by summarizing the step-by-step methodology used to forensically interview children and adolescents. You will begin to understand some of the strengths and weaknesses in current practice\, and will take a look at the key differences between interviewing children and adolescents. This presentation will identify common yet significant mistakes\, omissions\, and errors made by interviews and law enforcement\, and will shed light on understanding and utilizing “confirmable vs. unconfirmable” utterances by children. Finally\, there will be brief introduction to Scoring and Analyzing Verbal Utterances during a forensic interview with a description of some of the key considerations in scoring/analyzing\, the misuse of leading or targeted questions\, “reminder prompts” by interviews at follow-up interviews\, and the importance of open-ended questions. \n\n\n\n\nProof or Presumption? Interpreting Alcohol and Cannabis Evidence in DUI Cases\nSpeakers: G. Lucy Wilkening\, PharmD\, Idaho State University\, and David Delyea\, Trial Attorney Canyon County Office \n\n\n\nThis presentation provides attendees with a structured framework for evaluating toxicology evidence through the application of established scientific principles\, particularly for alcohol and cannabis. Participants will learn how to interpret common DUI testing methodologies—including breath\, blood\, and other toxicological analyses—and the roles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in understanding the relationship between substance concentrations and impairment. The session will also address the influence of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders on observed behavior and their implications for the legal interpretation of impairment in DUI cases. \n\n\n\n\nFacing the Algorithm: AI Police Reports and Machine-Generated Evidence (Updated for 2026)\nSpeaker: Robert Thies\, Senior Investigator\, Federal Defender’s Office of Eastern Missouri and Co-Lead on GIDEON AI \n\n\n\nMachines are now helping write the evidentiary record. This session begins with AI-generated police reports: how they are produced\, how to recognize them when they appear in a case file\, and why they raise new reliability\, authorship\, and discovery concerns. Participants will learn concrete defense strategies\, including what to demand in discovery\, how to compare raw audio or video to the submitted report\, and how to test authorship and accuracy when the original AI draft has not been retained. \n\n\n\nThe session then broadens to other forms of machine-generated evidence and concludes with a unified\, court-facing approach: using a single Rule 104(a) reliability hearing grounded in the principles reflected in Rule 707. The goal is practical—equip defense teams to litigate AI-generated evidence today while preparing courts for the evidentiary standards that are coming next. This program has been updated from a previous version to include new information for 2026. \n\n\n\n\nSexual Offenders\, Recidivism\, and Surprising New Research\nSpeaker: Greg Wilson\, PhD\, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist \n\n\n\nRecent research on sexual offenders (e.g.\, 2023\, 2024) reveals surprisingly low rates of recidivism (based on nearly 400\,000 offenders) and dramatic decreases in rates of recidivism over time (ranging from 60% to 73% in samples across Canada and the United States). This session will describe the empirical results of these large scale studies and take a closer look at the differences across sexual offender typologies in terms of recidivism and treatment effectiveness. Misconceptions regarding sex offenders will be discussed\, as will the power of “grooming behaviors” and the impact on children. \n\n\n\n\nEthics in Representing Children\nSpeaker: Jessalyn R. Hopkin\, Trial Attorney Bannock County Office \n\n\n\nThis session will cover the ethics of representing kids in both juvenile and child protection cases\, including sibling groups. Specifically\, it will cover how different Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct apply to working with kids. You will walk away with a better understanding of confidentiality\, conflicts between clients\, and communication. Idaho Rule of Professional Conduct (“IRPC”) 1.14 talks about clients with diminished capacity. You will learn how to and when to apply IRPC 1.4. You will also be provided with specific examples for group work and open discussion. \n\n\n\n\nProbationer Status: Violated… Now What?\nSpeakers: Abby Broyles\, Trial Attorney Ada County Office\, and Scott Rowley\, Trial Attorney Ada County Office \n\n\n\nJoin Abby and Scott as they go through a probation violation case. Topics for this session will include how to realistically tell your client that they messed up\, how to use caselaw to your advantage\, how to handle a probation violation hearing\, and how to get your client that second (or third) chance on probation! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThree Optional Social Events \n\n\n\n\nWelcome Reception\, including networking with local law students interested in pursuing public defense after graduation\n\n\n\nMorning Walking/Running Groups or Coffee Meet-Ups\n\n\n\nEvening Dinner “Dine Around Town”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLodging:\n\n\n\nLodging accommodations at the Hilton Garden Inn are now full. Please rest assured\, all SPD staff who register by the May 6th cutoff and are in need of lodging will be accommodated. A secondary lodging location has been secured and is the same distance from JUMP as the Hilton Garden Inn. \n\n\n\nLodging and travel expenses will be covered for SPD employees only. Conference attendance is free for SPD contract attorneys\, but you must have registered to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed. Please contact Training & Development Director\, Lindsey Welfley\, with any questions.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/2026-defender-conference/
LOCATION:Jack’s Urban Meeting Place (JUMP)\, 1000 W Myrtle St\, Boise\, Idaho\, 83702\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260624T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20260604T162351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T162619Z
UID:2341-1782306000-1782309600@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:CLE - Ethical Communication: Representing Female Clients
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Washington State Office of Public Defense \n\n\n\nJoin Gail Brashear as she talks about her experiences as a legal professional and former client on best practices when working with female clients. Gail will provide insights for attorneys representing women clients in front-end legal matters and will focus on legal advocacy strategies\, effective client communication\, and issue spotting unique to women’s cases. Participants will learn practical\, trauma-informed approaches that can strengthen and improve legal outcomes with a specific lens toward the ethical principles at play. This extremely practical program will provide you with tools that you will be able to use right away in your practice\, whether you are a lawyer\, investigator\, social worker\, or a front line professional. \n\n\n\nGail Brashear is a Paralegal at the Seattle Clemency Project\, where her experience as a formerly incarcerated person provides unique support to clients seeking post-conviction relief. At age 15\, Gail was sentenced to 50 years in adult prison and served 25 years before earning early release in 2019. She subsequently earned her B.A. from Evergreen State College\, was a legislative intern to former Senator Jeannie Darneille\, and worked as a paralegal for Tolin Law Firm for almost 3 years. Gail serves on DOC’s Lived Experience Advisory Team\, is a board member of the Washington Prison History Project and regularly shares her knowledge of the carceral system as a guest lecturer and speaker. \n\n\n\nJoin the Washington State Office of Public Defense for this program virtually on June 24th from 1:00-2:00 p.m. MT / 12:00-1:00 p.m. PT. \n\n\n\n1.0 Ethics credit pending. Register through EventBrite using the button below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/cle-ethical-communication-representing-female-clients/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260731T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T204433
CREATED:20260420T174626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T160642Z
UID:2280-1785484800-1785517200@spd.idaho.gov
SUMMARY:National College of DUI Defense - Idaho Seminar for Public Defenders
DESCRIPTION:We are welcoming the National College of DUI Defense to Boise for a day-long seminar specifically designed for public defenders. The seminar will be available in-person for local attendees and will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in-person. \n\n\n\nThe seminar will be held at the Idaho Water Center located at 322 E. Front Street\, Boise\, ID in Classroom 156 on the First Floor. In-person attendance will be first-come-first-served and will be capped at 75 due to room capacity. \n\n\n\nFull agenda & additional details to come! Registration is now open below: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                \n                        Name(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Idaho State Bar Number(Required)Please enter 0000 if you are non-attorney staff attending without a bar number.Institutional or Contract Office?(Required)\n			\n					\n					Institutional Office\n			\n			\n					\n					Contract Public Defense Office\n			Office Name(Required)Email(Required)\n                            \n                        Will you attend in-person or virtually?(Required)\n			\n					\n					In-Person\n			\n			\n					\n					Virtual\n			In-person attendance will be capped at 75 due to room capacity.
URL:https://spd.idaho.gov/event/national-college-of-dui-defense-idaho-seminar-for-public-defenders/
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