Strengthening Capital Defense:
Strategy, Skills, and Case Development
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Plano, Texas, USA
Grant Staff: +1.972.244.3415
Registrar: +1.972.244.3404
E-Mail: mhooper@cailaw.org
Program Overview
Strengthening Texas Capital Defense: Strategy, Skills, and Case Development is a two-day conference designed for attorneys handling—or seeking to qualify for—appointments in capital cases. The program focuses on practical strategies to strengthen defense practice and expand the pool of qualified counsel in Texas capital litigation.
This intensive training blends lectures and hands-on workshops that provide individualized, case-specific feedback. Participants will gain immediately applicable tools to build stronger defenses, conduct more effective investigations, and develop cohesive case strategies from pre-trial through post-conviction. The conference emphasizes the unique procedural, evidentiary, and cultural demands of capital cases in Texas, helping both experienced practitioners refine their skills and newer attorneys prepare for their first capital appointments.
This course is funded by a grant from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
Speaker and Topics
The faculty list and agenda will be posted as they become available.
Who Should Attend?
Attendance is exclusive to Texas criminal defense attorneys, Texas public and private defenders, and their staff, unless invited as faculty. Other registrations will not be accepted.
MCLE Credit
This course will be submitted to the Texas State Bar for 12 hours of MCLE credit.
After the course, CAIL will apply for credit in California and New Mexico if requested. Attorneys in other states may seek credit through self-submission, provided that course materials and evaluations are not required.
Hotel Accommodations
For participants traveling from outside the Dallas–Fort Worth area, we're delighted to partner with The Cambria Hotel Plano Frisco. We've secured a special discounted rate just for CAIL program attendees! Situated close to our facility, Cambria offers comfortable modern rooms, on-site dining, and easy access to local attractions. To enjoy this exclusive rate, book through the reservation link below — the discount is already applied. Hurry, space is limited, and this offer is reserved for our event attendees!
Cambria Hotel Plano Frisco
Address: 7500 Parkwood Blvd, Plano, TX 75024
Phone: (972) 473-9010
Tuition Waiver Policy
To request an application for a scholarship or tuition waiver, contact Melissa Hooper at mhooper@cailaw.org.
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. 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.
Privacy Policy
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