Race-Based Litigation
A Program For The Defense
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Plano, Texas, USA
Registrar: +1.972.244.3404
Fax: +1.972.244.3401
E-Mail: cail@cailaw.org
*PROGRAM UPDATE*
PROGRAM CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19. Read Recent Message from CAIL's President.
The program will not be rescheduled this grant year (which ends August 31, 2020). Sign up for notices of upcoming events.
Overview
This program is designed to provide defense practitioners with a foundational understanding of how historical racial dynamics can impact a client’s life, and provide strategies to identify and confront issues of racial bias in their cases, by juries, prosecutors, and, even defense teams. The program is co-chaired by Kathryn Kase (Attorney At Law), Keri Mallon (RPDO), & Jamie M. Zapata, MSW (RPDO).
This course is funded by a grant from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
Who Should Attend?
With the exception of invited faculty, attendance is limited to defense attorneys and those who directly assist them in Criminal Defense Litigation. Please read before registering: You may not register for this program if you are, or are working for, affiliated, clerking or interning with: a full-time law enforcement officer, a full or part-time state or federal prosecutor, or a full or part-time criminal defense attorney who is currently acting as a prosecutor or special prosecutor in a capital case (unfortunately, no exceptions).
Schedule
Tentative Agenda as of 2/13/2020
Thursday, May 21, 2020
8:00 am
Check-In & Registration
9:00 am
Welcome & Introductions
9:15 am
Understanding Prevailing Racial Stereotypes & Barriers
10:15 am
Moderated Q & A: Prevailing Racial Stereotypes & Barriers
10:45 am
Break
11:00 am
Case Study: State v. Howard Lewis
12:00 pm
Lunch (Provided)
12:45 pm
The Legacy of Slavery & Lynching in Texas
2:15 pm
Break
2:30 pm
Presentation on Race & the Criminal Justice System
3:30 pm
Ethics
4:30 pm
Reception – All attendees and faculty are invited to attend.
5:30 pm
Recess
Friday, May 22, 2020
9:00 am
Topic TBC
10:00 am
Issues of Race & Ethnicity in Juvenile Defense Representation
11:00 am
Break
11:15 am
Race & Voir Dire
12:15 pm
Lunch (Provided)
1:00 pm
Cultural Humility
1:45 pm
Presentation on Cultural Competency
2:15 pm
Break
2:30 pm
Topic TBC
3:30 pm
Putting It All Together
4:30 pm
Adjourn
Other Information
Cancellation Policy
Written cancellation must be received 5 business days prior to a program to receive a refund (Email: lgaspar@cailaw.org). After this date, no refunds, but substitution of attendees for this program will be permitted with prior approval. Registrants not entitled to a refund will receive the course materials. Waiver recipients must attend the program to receive the materials.
Nondiscriminatory Policy
The Center for American and International Law does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status in educational activities, scholarship programs or admissions.
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