Foundations of Public Defense
This two and a half day in-person conference is a comprehensive introduction to "life as a Public Defender," covering the foundational skills, values, and team-based practices that make up holistic client representation. It's meant for new-to-practice Public Defender attorneys, social service staff, investigators and mitigation specialists with less than three years of experience. The agenda will include plenaries relevant for all Public Defenders and track breakout sessions specific to each role, with an emphasis on hands-on activities so attendees can practice skills to take back to their work.
FOR: New-to-practice Public Defenders (attorneys, social service staff, investigators, mitigation specialists)
WHEN: November 12th - 14th
WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading, 701 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601
REGISTRATION: https://forms.gle/F9ZnX7U8onNqyF3V8
