2018 TRAINING EVENTS GUIDE - January-June - State of New Jersey
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NJ OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER
Joseph E. Krakora, Public Defender
Jennifer Sellitti, Director of Training
2018 TRAINING EVENTS GUIDE
January-June
The training team is pleased to announce our Training Events Guide for January to
June, 2018. The Guide is offered to let attorneys know what trainings are coming so you
can manage your calendars to reserve time for events that are most important or
interesting to you. For managers, the Guide is a tool that you can use to direct attorneys
to specific trainings, incorporate training recommendations into PAR evaluations, or
designate attorneys to attend trainings and bring the information back to share with
others. Programs in the boxes are featured trainings that involve special guest speakers
or events that we expect will be in high demand. We have made every attempt to offer
a mix of trial advocacy, forensic and substantive legal training.
The Guide notes in bold when attendance is mandatory for certain attorneys. Unless
otherwise noted, the program will last the entire day. Exact times will be published when
the announcement goes out. You may not register until there is a formal announcement.
Please note that while we have endeavored to create a calendar that represents
everything that will be offered from now through June, programs will be added and revised
as needed. The Guide is by no means exhaustive. All programs are subject to change.
The calendar through December will be published in the Spring.
Welcome to Management!
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
January 10-11, 2018 10:00-4:00
This two-day program is designed to help new managers navigate common issues. We
will cover human resources, working with courts and prosecutors’ offices as well as
working to ensure that the agency’s goals are being fulfilled at the regional level. This is
a small program limited to those who manage other employees. Registration is limited.
Client-Centered Ethics
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
January 23, 2018 10:00-4:00
In this program, we will focus on the ethics of client-centered representation. We will
discuss client interviewing, ethical challenges arising information gained in client
interviews, and recurring scenarios in our practice. We will also review the RPCs that
govern our communication and relationships with clients.
Immigration Update
Hughes Justice Complex, 4th Floor
January 31, 2018 10:00-12:30
Join us for a review of immigration law and its impact on our cases and clients. We will
explore immigration consequences of plea bargains, how immigration has changed in the
past year, and the impact of criminal justice reform.
Immigration Workgroup Meeting
Hughes Justice Complex, 4th Floor
January 31, 2018 1:30-3:30
The afternoon is reserved for the first meeting of the Immigration Workgroup.
Forensic Science Workgroup Meeting
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
February 1, 2018 10:00 – 4:00
This meeting of the FSW will feature work group
updates, discussion of next steps as well as a program
of guest speakers. Our featured speaker will be
Professor Jules Epstein, Visiting Professor of Law and
Director of Advocacy Programs and Clinical Legal
Education at Temple University’s Beasly School of Law.
Professor Epstein served as the Commissioner of the
National Commission on Forensic Sciences until the Commission was disbanded by
Attorney General Jeff Sessions. He has served on forensic science committees for the
American Bar Association, the National Institute of Standards in Technology, and the
National Institute of Justice, to name a few. This program is open only to members of
the Forensic Science Workgroup.
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Cross-Examination for Mental Health Lawyers
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
February 2 & 9, 2018 10:00 – 4:00
This two-day program provides mental health lawyers with an in-depth exploration of
cross-examination. Using hypothetical cases, participants will learn about storytelling
through cross, chaptering, impeachment, and crossing experts. We will focus on telling
the client’s story through the state’s witnesses and experts. The program will consist of
two days spaced one week apart. Open to mental health attorneys only.
Miller (Zuber and Comer) Time
Hughes Justice Complex, 4th Floor
February 22, 2018 10:00-4:00
This program is geared towards those attorneys who are representing clients at Miller
resentencing hearings. We will explore the science of adolescent brain development and
the Miller case law as well as how to create more persuasive written and oral sentencing
motions. Although this event is aimed at attorneys who have Miller cases, it is for any
lawyer who wants to improve their sentencing advocacy or better understand young adult
clients. Open to all attorneys.
Black History Month Celebration
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
February 28, 2018 12:00 – 2:00
Join us for our annual celebration of the contributions African Americans have made to
our clients, our community, and our country. Special guest speaker to be announced.
Advanced Cross for Pool Attorneys, Part 1
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
March 1, 2018 9:30 – 4:30
(Part 2-March 15, 2018)
This program is the first in a series of training programs geared specifically for pool
attorneys. Adapted from our in-house Advanced Cross program, which is typically two
days in a row, this training is divided into two parts that will be held within weeks to offer
more flexibility for pool lawyers who wish to attend. Attorneys must commit to both days
of the training to be admitted. Part 1 will focus on the chapter method and storytelling
through cross, and part 2 will focus on impeachment and crossing expert witnesses.
Management Training for Support Staff
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
March 8-9, 2018
This two-day program is designed to help managers who supervise support staff navigate
common issues. We will cover human resources, working with attorneys, investigators
and the public as well as working to ensure that the agency’s goals are being fulfilled at
the regional level. This is a small program limited to those who manage support staff
teams. Registration is limited.
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Drug Court Training
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
March 14, 2018
This training will bring together drug court attorneys to discuss best practices. We will
review utilization of experts, expungements, case law, the AOC timeline for processing
applications and appeals. This program is mandatory for all drug court attorneys.
Advanced Cross for Pool Attorneys, Part 2
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
March 15, 2018 9:30 – 4:30
(Part 1 March 1, 2018)
Day 2 of the Advanced Cross for Pool Attorneys will focus on impeachment and expert
witnesses.
Office of Law Guardian (OLG) – Representing the Non-Verbal Child, Part 1
Hughes Justice Complex, 4th Floor
March 21, 2018
This program is for Law Guardian attorneys. Psychologist to train Law Guardian
attorneys on areas of interest in our field relating to our clients: developmental milestones
and red flags, attachment and bonding, social and emotional development, trauma, abuse
and neglect.
OLG – Representing the Non-Verbal Child, Part 2
Hughes Justice Complex, 4th Floor
March 23, 2018
A step-by-step guide to developing a position on behalf of the non-verbal client at every
stage of the proceedings. This training will include a discussion of the new Law Guardian
guiding principles, the tools needed to make decisions on behalf of our clients. This
program is designed to follow the Day 1 psychologist training.
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Race and the Justice System
Forensic Science Center, Hamilton, NJ
March 27-29, 2018
This three-day program is designed to allow thoughtful consideration of the role that race
plays in the justice system. On March 27th (from left) Jeff Robinson, Deputy Legal Director
and the Director of the ACLU Trone Center for Justice and Equality, will return to New
Jersey to repeat his powerful presentation on Race in America. March 28 will be devoted
to a full day discussion on the criminal justice system featuring guest speakers Rashaan
Hall, Director of the ACLU of Massachusetts’ Racial Justice Program (center) and Marc
Mauer, Executive Director of the Sentencing Project (right), and more. March 29 will be
devoted to the role race plays in child welfare law with speakers to be announced. This
program is designed to expand upon last year’s event and to address how we challenge
systemic racial bias while representing one client at a time. March 27 will be open to those
attorneys who did not have the opportunity to attend last year before being opened to the
rest of the agency. March 28 and 29 will be open to criminal and child welfare attorneys
respectively on a first come first served basis.
Train the Trainers
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
April 3, 2018
This program is for lawyers who are or would like to be a part of our training program. It
is designed to give trainers the skills they need to run small group sessions and offer
critiques to participants. The program is mandatory for those trainers who will
participate in the Spring Training Program but additional spots will be made
available for those interested future trainings.
Law Guardian Train the Trainers
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
April 5, 2018
This program is for law guardian attorneys who are interested in developing their skills as
trainers, with an emphasis on training in small groups. This by-invitation program is
mandatory for those trainers who will participate in OLG’s BYOC trainings.
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Spring Training Trial Skills Program
Hughes Justice Complex, 4th Floor
April 9-13, 2018
Join us for New Jersey’s first large-scale, week-long trial advocacy program. This
program will bring together more than 70 lawyers for a hands-on, small group based trial
advocacy training. It features nationally-renown speakers on trial advocacy including
(from left): Aisha McWeay, Mary Moriarty, Sam Dennis, Deja Vishny and more who will
lecture and lead small group breakout exercises. Attendance is mandatory for our new
lawyer class of 2017 (those who started on or after September of 2017.) Additional
spots will be offered as available.
Office of Parental Representation (OPR) Appellate Training
Hughes Justice Complex, 4th Floor
April 18, 2018
This program will focus on appellate advocacy for OPR clients, including but not limited
to written and oral advocacy. We will discuss rule changes and protocols for designated
counsel. Training will cover how to effectively advance legal theories with a workshop on
persuasive writing. A case law update will also be presented. This program is
mandatory for all active OPR-Appellate pool and staff attorneys.
OLG Essential Skills Days 3&4
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
April 18-19, 2018 10:00 – 4:00
This training program reviews the essential skills involved in advocating for child-clients.
The updated program is MANDATORY for attorneys who have been practicing for
less than five years with the agency. Any attorney working in OLG who has not
attended this valuable training is also encouraged to attend.
Megan’s Law Update North
April 25, 2018 – 2:00-4:00
Essex Training Center, Newark
Join Special Hearings Unit Deputy Fletcher Duddy for a lunchtime recap of case law,
developments and ongoing legal issues in Megan’s Law. Open to all attorneys working
in our northern regions.
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Forensics
Hughes Justice Complex, 4th Floor
May 1, 2018
Our May 1 date is reserved for emerging issues in forensic science. Join us as outside
speakers as well as members of our Forensic Science Workgroup present on the most
pressing forensic issues in our cases.
Megan’s Law Update Central
May 8, 2018, 2:00 – 4:00
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
Join Fletcher Duddy for a lunchtime recap of case law, developments and ongoing legal
issues in Megan’s Law. Open to all attorneys working in our central regions.
OLG BYOC
Hughes Justice Complex, Library
May 9-10, 2018
This BYOC program can help is designed for pool attorneys who want help, ideas, or just
some dedicated time to work on a case that is going to trial. Participants will bring their
own cases and work in small groups to develop a theme and theory and advocacy plan.
The format is some lecture but mostly work in breakout groups.
Megan’s Law Update South
May 15, 2018, 2:00 – 4:00
Mental Health Conference Room, Gibbsboro
Join Fletcher Duddy for a lunchtime recap of case law, developments and ongoing legal
issues in Megan’s Law. Open to all attorneys working in our southern regions.
Investigative Training
Hughes Justice Complex, 4th Floor
May 16, 2018
Join us for a comprehensive training on issues facing our investigators at the office and
in the field. Speakers and agenda to be announced.
Civil Rights in Mental Health Law
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
May 18, 2018 10:00 – 4:00
Join us for a discussion on bringing civil rights challenges on behalf of our mental health
clients. This program will feature special guest speakers who will discuss the civil rights
of mental health clients and how our office can be more proactive in filing them. Open to
mental health attorneys only.
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OLG Motion Hearings
Gibbsboro, NJ 10:30 – 4:00
May 21, 2018
Please join us for this informative training on the "Nuts & Bolts of Motion Practice.”
Training will focus on motions applicable to Law Guardian practice and attorneys will
leave with a sample packet of motions to utilize in their practice.
Bring Your Own Case (BYOC) for Pool Attorneys
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
May 22-23, 2018
Have a case that keeps you up at night? This BYOC program can help. This training is
designed for pool attorneys who want help, ideas, or just some dedicated time to work on
a case that is going to trial. Participants will bring their own cases and work in small groups
to develop a theme and theory, opening statement, and cross-examination of a main
witness. The format is some lecture but mostly work in breakout groups. Pool attorneys
will be allowed to bill for the time spent working on their case during the training. Billing
details to follow at registration. Bring us your worst case, your most complicated case, or
just your next case to go to trial!
Intern Orientation
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
May 31, 2018
At this training we will welcome our summer interns. Together we will review roles and
responsibilities in the agency, ethics, and expectations for their time with us.
Professionalism Training
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
June 6, 2018
Join us for an exploration of ethics issues in the legal profession. The program will
combine lecture and breakout groups where we review and discuss ethics rules, case
law, and real-world scenarios. Open to all attorneys.
Advanced Cross for Pool Attorneys, Part 1
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
June 12, 2018 9:30 – 4:30
(Part 2 June 26, 2018)
Adapted from our in-house Advanced Cross program, which is typically two days in a row,
this training is divided into two parts that will be held within weeks of one another to offer
more flexibility for lawyers who wish to attend. Attorneys must commit to both parts of
the training to be admitted. Part 1 will focus on the chapter method and storytelling
through cross, and part 2 will focus on impeachment and crossing expert witnesses.
7Investigations Training
Hughes Justice Complex, 4th Floor
June 14, 2018
Join us for a comprehensive training on issues facing our investigators at the office and
in the field. Speakers to be announced.
Direct Examination for Mental Health Lawyers
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
June 15, 2018 10:00 – 4:00
Telling our client’s story is a challenge particularly when doing so by using expert
witnesses and appearing before the same judge time and time again. Join us for a
program focused on direct examination for mental health lawyers. We will discuss
discovering the client’s story, bringing it out on direct through the client and telling it
through the expert’s testimony. Open to mental health lawyers only.
BYOC Class of 2016
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
June 19-21, 2018
In this program for those attorneys who joined the office between September of 2016 and
September of 2017, participants will bring their own cases and work in small groups to
develop a theme and theory, opening statement, and cross-examination of a main witness
for a case that this currently scheduled for trial. The format is some lecture but mostly
work in breakout groups. This BYOC is MANDATORY for criminal attorneys in the
class of 2016. Remaining spots will be assigned by invitation only.
OLG Motion Hearings
Hackensack, NJ 10:00 – 4:00
June 21, 2018
Please join us for this informative training on the "Nuts & Bolts of Motion Practice.”
Training will focus on motions applicable to Law Guardian practice and attorneys will
leave with a sample packet of motions to utilize in their practice.
Advanced Cross for Pool Attorneys, Part 2
Hughes Justice Complex, OPD Library
June 26, 2018 9:30 – 4:30
(Part 1 June 12, 2018)
Day 2 of the Advanced Cross for Pool Attorneys will focus on impeachment and expert
witnesses.
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