• Interrogating Bias: Cross-Examination Skills for Antiracist Defenders

    American University, Washington College of Law 4300 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, D.C., DC, United States

    This cross-examination workshop is a three-day intensive skills training program for defenders of all practice levels who are looking to build their cross-examination skills, particularly in cases involving racial issues. The program’s teaching faculty includes top public defenders, law professors, and private defense attorneys, and combines lectures with on-your-feet skills exercises, feedback sessions, demonstrations, and […]

  • Black Defender Leadership Summit

    Brooklyn Law School 250 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, New York, United States

    Building a Legacy: Paving the Way for the Next Generation of Black Defender Voices Join BPDA on March 6-7, 2025 at Brooklyn Law School for the second annual Black Defender Leadership Summit. This Summit underscores BPDA’s commitment to nurturing and empowering Black defenders from across the nation – both aspiring and experienced leaders in their […]

  • BPDA Summer Conference

    University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law 4340 Connecticut Ave NW, DC, District of Columbia, United States

    For the first time, the Black Public Defender Association (BPDA) Annual Conference is standing on its own—our space to gather, learn, and build power. This isn’t just another conference. It’s a chance for Black defenders and ally defenders committed to racial equity to connect, sharpen their advocacy, and recharge for the fight ahead. Now more […]