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San Antonio CJA CLE Seminar 2024

by Federal Public Defender's Office for the Western District of Texas

The San Antonio CJA CLE Seminar 2024 is a complimentary, in-person continuing legal education event designed for attorneys appointed under the Criminal Justice Act (CJA). Organized by the Federal Public Defender's Office for the Western District of Texas, the seminar aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of CJA-appointed attorneys through a series of expert-led sessions.

The seminar's agenda includes a comprehensive Fifth Circuit Update, a Firearms Update, and a session on eVouchers and Budgeting. Additionally, there will be presentations on Artificial Intelligence, Restitution, Electronic Surveillance, and Ethics, providing attendees with a broad spectrum of pertinent legal topics.

The event will feature distinguished speakers such as Judge Xavier Rodriguez, United States District Judge, and Judge Henry Bemporad, United States Magistrate Judge, both from San Antonio. These sessions offer valuable insights into current legal practices and emerging issues, fostering professional development and networking opportunities for attendees.

This seminar is particularly beneficial for CJA-appointed attorneys seeking to stay abreast of recent developments in federal law and practice. Participation will contribute to fulfilling continuing legal education requirements while enhancing the quality of representation provided to clients.

Speakers(8)

Carl Hennies

Assistant Federal Public Defender at Federal Public Defender's Office, Alpine

Carl Hennies is an Assistant Federal Public Defender based in Alpine, Texas, focusing on federal criminal defense.

Cynthia Orr

Managing Partner at Goldstein & Orr, San Antonio

Cynthia Orr is the Managing Partner at Goldstein & Orr in San Antonio, focusing on criminal defense and appellate law.

Judge Henry Bemporad

United States Magistrate Judge at United States District Court, San Antonio

Judge Henry Bemporad serves as a United States Magistrate Judge in San Antonio, handling various federal judicial proceedings.

Judge Xavier Rodriguez

United States District Judge at United States District Court, San Antonio

Judge Xavier Rodriguez is a United States District Judge in San Antonio, presiding over federal cases in the Western District of Texas.

Judy Madewell

First Assistant Federal Public Defender at Federal Public Defender's Office, San Antonio

Judy Madewell serves as the First Assistant Federal Public Defender in San Antonio, overseeing federal defense services in the Western District of Texas.

Kristin Kimmelman

Chief, Appellate Division at Federal Public Defender's Office, San Antonio

Kristin Kimmelman is the Chief of the Appellate Division at the Federal Public Defender's Office in San Antonio, specializing in federal appellate litigation.

Margaret Alverson

CJA Case Budgeting Attorney at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, New Orleans

Margaret Alverson serves as the CJA Case Budgeting Attorney for the Fifth Circuit, assisting with budgeting matters for Criminal Justice Act cases.

Michael Gross

Attorney at Gross & Esparza, P.L.L.C., San Antonio

Michael Gross is an attorney at Gross & Esparza, P.L.L.C. in San Antonio, specializing in criminal defense and appellate law.

Event Details

Date
September 19, 2024
Location
🇺🇸 San Antonio, United States
United States Federal Courthouse, Jury Assembly Room
Pricing
Free
Audience
CJA-appointed attorneys
CLE Credits
CLE accreditation pending

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