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Wednesday, July 22
 

8:00am EDT

COFFEE & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:55am EDT
LAW SCHOOL CAFE
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 8:55am EDT
LAW SCHOOL CAFE
  ALL

9:00am EDT

Defending the Frontlines: Wellbeing and Performance for Public Justice Professionals
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CLASSROOM J THIRD FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
avatar for Reinette Arnold, LCSW, MAC, CFVIP, CACTS

Reinette Arnold, LCSW, MAC, CFVIP, CACTS

Owner, The Empowerment Agency
With over 15 years of expertise in clinical practice, consulting, and transformative leadership, Reinette has dedicated her career to empowering individuals, teams, and organizations to achieve meaningful growth and sustained well-being.

The Empowerment Agency was founded on the idea that we can create innovative strategies and solutions to assist individuals and corporations in maximizing their purpose, performance, and productivity.Reinette graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelors of Psychology Degree... Read More →
Public Defenders Conference 2026 Attendee Copy Reinette pdf
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CLASSROOM J THIRD FLOOR
  ADMINISTRATIVE

9:00am EDT

Accountability Courts: Legal, Ethical and Practical Consideration for a Public Defender's Office
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CLASSROOM I THIRD FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
avatar for Michael Syrop

Michael Syrop

Circuit Public Defender, Paulding Judicial Circuit
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CLASSROOM I THIRD FLOOR
  ALL

9:00am EDT

Dignity as Strategy: Humanizing Clients in a Dehumanizing System
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CLASSROOM G THIRD FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
avatar for Imani Carter

Imani Carter

Assistant Public Defender, Western Judicial Circuit Public Defender Office
Imani is from Pennsylvania but has called Georgia home for the past 13 years. She obtained her undergraduate degree from West Virginia University and moved to Georgia to attend UGA Law. Imani graduated from UGA Law in 2015 and has been practicing criminal defense ever since. As a... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CLASSROOM G THIRD FLOOR
  ALL

9:00am EDT

Attacking VOPs
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CLASSROOM F SECOND FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
ZB

Zachary Bowman

Zach Bowman is a dedicated criminal defense attorney with a strong academic and trial advocacy background. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from University of South Florida, where he developed a deep appreciation for the legal, political, and historical forces that shape... Read More →
GPDC Attacking VOP (Final) pptx
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CLASSROOM F SECOND FLOOR
  ATTORNEY

9:00am EDT

Gang Defense Units - Building Expertise (BROADCAST)
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CLASSROOM D, E, & H
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
SH
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CLASSROOM D, E, & H
  ATTORNEY

9:00am EDT

Georgia Pardons & Paroles: Recent Updates and Practice Impacts
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CLASSROOM B FIRST FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
LC

Lisa Copeland

Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Lisa D. Copeland is a 1993 graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a BA in
Criminal Justice. She earned her Master's in Public Safety Administration in 2025 from
Columbus State University. She began her career in the criminal justice system with the Nevada
Division of... Read More →
JB

Jacques Brown

Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Jacques is a graduate of Northern Illinois University where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in
Criminology. His career with the Parole Board began as a Parole Officer in the Griffin Parole Office. He
served as a Senior Parole Officer and Specialized Parole Officer where he superv... Read More →
CM

Crystal Moon

As Director of the Pre-Release Clemency Considerations Division, Crystal L. Moon directs the processes for off ender case preparation and delivering cases to the Board to make informed, scientifi c, data-driven decision-making and ensure all Board decisions are properly implemented... Read More →
CB
Parole 101 Public Defenders May 2026 .pptx pdf
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CLASSROOM B FIRST FLOOR
  ATTORNEY

9:00am EDT

The Playbook for Winning a Gang Case
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CLASSROOM A FIRST FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
SH
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CLASSROOM A FIRST FLOOR
  ATTORNEY

9:00am EDT

Capital Mitigation
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
DUNLAP
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
SH
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
DUNLAP
  CAPITAL DEFENSE

9:00am EDT

Chaos to Clarity: Managing Discovery Without Losing Your Mind
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CLASSROOM C SECOND FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
CV
Wednesday July 22, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CLASSROOM C SECOND FLOOR
  INVESTIGATOR

10:00am EDT

BREAK
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am EDT
LAW SCHOOL ATRIUM
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am EDT
LAW SCHOOL ATRIUM
  ALL

10:15am EDT

Order in the Court (Files): SharePoint for Case and Team Management
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
CLASSROOM C SECOND FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
VP
JB
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
CLASSROOM C SECOND FLOOR
  ADMINISTRATIVE

10:15am EDT

Taking JCATS to the Next Level: Practical Skills for Experienced Users
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
CLASSROOM J THIRD FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
SK
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
CLASSROOM J THIRD FLOOR
  ALL

10:15am EDT

Cross Examining Law Enforcement in the Age of Bodycams & AI Enhanced Evidence
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
CLASSROOM A FIRST FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
DQ
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
CLASSROOM A FIRST FLOOR
  ATTORNEY

10:15am EDT

Cross Examining Law Enforcement in the Age of Bodycams & AI Enhanced Evidence (BROADCAST)
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
CLASSROOM D, E, & H
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
DQ
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
CLASSROOM D, E, & H
  ATTORNEY

10:15am EDT

Drug Dogs & Prolonged Stops: Who let the dogs out?
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
CLASSROOM F SECOND FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
KT
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
CLASSROOM F SECOND FLOOR
  ATTORNEY

10:15am EDT

Plea Negotiations
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
CLASSROOM B FIRST FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
AB
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
CLASSROOM B FIRST FLOOR
  ATTORNEY

10:15am EDT

Capital Defense Track
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
CLASSROOM I THIRD FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
CLASSROOM I THIRD FLOOR
  CAPITAL DEFENSE

10:15am EDT

Capital Mitigation
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
DUNLAP
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
SH
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
DUNLAP
  CAPITAL DEFENSE

10:15am EDT

Title TBD
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
CLASSROOM G THIRD FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
CC
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
CLASSROOM G THIRD FLOOR
  YOUTH DEFENDER   ALL

11:15am EDT

BREAK
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:15am - 11:25am EDT
LAW SCHOOL ATRIUM
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:15am - 11:25am EDT
LAW SCHOOL ATRIUM
  ALL

11:25am EDT

Data Lab Workshops
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:25am - 12:25pm EDT
CLASSROOM J THIRD FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
SS
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:25am - 12:25pm EDT
CLASSROOM J THIRD FLOOR
  ALL

11:25am EDT

Strategic Alliances: Working with prosecutors, judges, and advocacy organizations without compromising independence.
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:25am - 12:25pm EDT
CLASSROOM F SECOND FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
JW
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:25am - 12:25pm EDT
CLASSROOM F SECOND FLOOR
  ALL

11:25am EDT

You are the Face of Public Defense
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:25am - 12:25pm EDT
CLASSROOM I THIRD FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
avatar for Don Plummer

Don Plummer

Community and Media Relations Liaison, Georgia Public Defender Council
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:25am - 12:25pm EDT
CLASSROOM I THIRD FLOOR
  ALL

11:25am EDT

Am I doing this right? Understanding Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, common complaints and understanding how knowing what is expected can improve your practice of criminal defense.
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:25am - 12:25pm EDT
CLASSROOM G THIRD FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
avatar for Victor Mireles
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:25am - 12:25pm EDT
CLASSROOM G THIRD FLOOR
  ATTORNEY

11:25am EDT

Hearsay: What Comes In, What Stays Out, and How to Argue It
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:25am - 12:25pm EDT
CLASSROOM A FIRST FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
KD
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:25am - 12:25pm EDT
CLASSROOM A FIRST FLOOR
  ATTORNEY

11:25am EDT

Hearsay: What Comes In, What Stays Out, and How to Argue It (BROADCAST)
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:25am - 12:25pm EDT
CLASSROOM D, E, & H
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
KD
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:25am - 12:25pm EDT
CLASSROOM D, E, & H
  ATTORNEY

11:25am EDT

Not So Fast: Using Interlocutory Appeals to Protect Your Client
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:25am - 12:25pm EDT
CLASSROOM B FIRST FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
avatar for Penny Hunter

Penny Hunter

Circuit Public Defender, Enotah Public Defender's Office
Penny Hunter is a graduate of North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega, Georgia and a 2012 graduate of the Appalachian School of Law in Grundy, Virginia. After law school she worked for Strickland, Chesnutt, and Lindsey in Winder, Georgia. In 2013, she was offered an... Read More →
SM
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:25am - 12:25pm EDT
CLASSROOM B FIRST FLOOR
  ATTORNEY

11:25am EDT

How Social Media Effects Our Cases
LIMITED
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:25am - 12:25pm EDT
CLASSROOM C SECOND FLOOR
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
avatar for Doug Belisle

Doug Belisle

Investigator
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:25am - 12:25pm EDT
CLASSROOM C SECOND FLOOR
  INVESTIGATOR

12:25pm EDT

Closing Remarks
FULL
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:25pm - 12:30pm EDT
ALL
Limited Capacity full
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:25pm - 12:30pm EDT
ALL
 
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