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04/09/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/10/2024 09:44

Bundle and save on Juvenile and Criminal Law Seminar registration fees

Register for both the 2024 ISBA Juvenile and Criminal Law Seminars to save on registration fees. The Juvenile Law Seminar, sponsored by the ISBA Family and Juvenile Law Section, is scheduled for April 18. The Criminal Law Seminar, sponsored by the ISBA Criminal Law Section, occurs the following day on April 19. Register for a single event or select the Bundle and Save Package option to register for both events. Attendees of both programs can earn 15 state CLE hours which includes 2 diversity hours and 1 ethics hour.

Whether you're an experienced attorney or new to the field, the Juvenile Law Seminar provides valuable insights and networking opportunities to all. This year's program highlights include:

- Minor Guardianships Update - Barb Davis, Barbara Durden Davis, P.C. and Cynthia Bahls, The Law Shop Iowa
- Post Permanency: Reasonable Efforts Basics - Hon. Lynn Poschner, District Associate Judge and Magdalena Reese, State Public Defenders Office
- The ABCs of TPR - Sara Strain Linder, Linn County Advocate
- The Fundamentals of CINA - Rachel Antonuccio, Waterloo Juvenile Public Defender
- Principles of Appeals - Ellen Ramsey-Kacena, State Public Defenders Office

On April 19, explore the intricacies of criminal law at the Criminal Law Seminar. Legal experts will discuss emerging trends, recent case law, and effective strategies for both defense and prosecution. Highlighted presentations include:

- Criminal Law Update - Hon. Paul Ahlers, Iowa Court of Appeals
- Criminal Procedure and Post-Conviction Issues - Prof. Emily Hughes, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Edward F. Howrey Professor of Law, University of Iowa College of Law
- What Every Criminal Defense Lawyer Needs to Know About Afrocentric Facial Feature Bias in the Criminal Justice System - Hon. Mark Bennett (Ret. U.S. District Judge), Director, Institute for Justice Reform & Innovation, Drake University Law School
- Preparing for An Appeal: How to Preserve Error and Make Your Record - Theresa Wilson, Office of the State Appellate Defender
- How to Use Bodycam and Other Video Evidence in Court - Brad Hansen, Federal Public Defender and Amy Jennings, United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of Iowa

Attendees of both events may participate in person at the ISBA Building in Des Moines or via a live webinar. Lunch is provided to in-person attendees. Click here to register for both events and save.

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