Defending Veterans: Serving Those Who Served
A Program For The Defense
Live Webinar - Begins at 12 PM CST
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Registrar: +1.972.244.3404
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E-Mail: rstephens@cailaw.org
Overview
Registration is required to attend. Additional details about the webinar will be posted here once confirmed.
Register to attend the Defending Veteran Clients webinar on October 30, 2024 at 12pm CST – this program reviews best practices, unique factors relating to service that play a role in a veteran’s criminal record, possible issues from military justice system that may impact your defendant’s representation in civilian court, and other topics that will allow better representation of veteran clients.
This course was funded by a grant from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
Who Should Attend?
With the exception of invited faculty, attendance is limited to Texas criminal defense attorneys that regularly represent indigent clients, Texas public and private defenders, and their respective staffs – no other registrations will be allowed.
Speaker
- Mary Beth Harrell – Mary Beth Harrell Law Firm, Killeen, Texas
MCLE Credit
The State Bar of Texas has approved this program for a total of 1.0 hours, of which no credit hours will apply to ethics/professional responsibility credit.
In addition to Texas, after the program (if requested) CAIL will directly apply for course accreditation in the following states, as long as course materials and evaluations are not required: California, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Attorneys may be eligible to receive CLE credit through attorney self-submission in other states, as long as course materials and evaluations are not required to be submitted.
Tuition Waiver Policy
- A 100-word-or-less response qualifying their need for funds (must be sent 4 weeks prior to a program via this form).
- A response may be substituted with a letter from a sponsor, mentor, or other qualifying reference for consideration for the scholarship. Priority may be given to applicants with a letter of recommendation.
These applications will be evaluated by the Program Manager. Apply for the tuition waiver via our form.
Once selected, we will be in contact to confirm the tuition waiver.
We have a scholarship policy for anyone wanting to attend an in-person program but may lack the means to travel, lodge, and purchase meals along the way. Please follow this link if you are interested in applying for the scholarship.
Other Information
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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. Note: Free registrants must attend the program to receive materials at no cost.
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, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status in educational activities, scholarship programs or admissions.
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