• 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 […]

  • Community Engagement Fellowship (CEF) Mini-Series: Meet Your Host Sites

    Join us for a one-day virtual series introducing the 2026 Community Engagement Fellowship (CEF), hosted by the Black Public Defender Association (BPDA). This event is designed to help prospective fellows understand the goals of the program, learn about the application process, and hear directly from public defenders, past fellows, and host sites. Part 1: Community-Centered […]