The California Appellate Defense Counsel (CADC) is hosting its 32nd Annual Conference and Seminar on March 20 and 21, 2026, at the South San Francisco Conference Center in South San Francisco. This event is a premier gathering for appellate defense attorneys, offering a platform for professional development and networking.
The conference will cover a range of pertinent topics, including the practical and ethical use of AI in appellate practice, strategies for creating a sustainable and satisfying appellate practice, and new issues in Racial Justice Act (RJA) litigation. Sessions will also address the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) and its impact on juvenile dependency appeals, as well as effective collaboration between trial and appellate attorneys.
Attendees will have opportunities to engage with peers during networking receptions and meals. Notably, the event will feature a distinguished guest speaker, Associate Justice Kelli M. Evans of the Supreme Court of California, providing valuable insights into the appellate field.
This conference is ideal for appellate defense attorneys seeking to enhance their practice, stay informed on current issues, and connect with colleagues in the field.
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Speakers(18)
Bill Robinson
Presenter on 'Murder and Madness: Snapshots of Mental State Defenses in Homicide Cases (a 2026 Update)' session.
Caitlin Christian
Co-presenter on 'Tips for Creating a Sustainable and Satisfying Appellate Practice' session.
Candace Hale
Co-presenter on 'Tips for Creating a Sustainable and Satisfying Appellate Practice' session.
Ed Haggerty
Presenter during the lunch session with announcements.
Jeremy Price
Presenter on 'Revisiting and Reframing Standards of Review and Prejudice on Appeal' session.
Joseph Doyle
Presenter on 'New Issues in RJA Litigation' session.
Kelli M. Evans
Associate Justice at Supreme Court of California
Distinguished guest speaker at the conference.
Leslie Barry
Co-presenter on 'The Advantages of Effective Collaboration Between Trial and Appellate Attorneys' session.
Mariko Nakanashi
Co-presenter on 'The Advantages of Effective Collaboration Between Trial and Appellate Attorneys' session.
Megan Hutchinson
Co-presenter on 'The practical and ethical use of AI in appellate practice' session.
Meredith Wallis
Co-presenter on 'The Child Abuse Central Index (CACI): What It Is and How It Affects Juvenile Dependency Appeals' session.
Michelle Pe a
Co-presenter on 'A Time for Action: The End TPR Movement & Promoting Guardianship as a Stable Alternative to Adoption' session.
Nicole Ozer
Co-presenter on 'The practical and ethical use of AI in appellate practice' session.
Nicole Phillips
Co-presenter on 'The practical and ethical use of AI in appellate practice' session.
Ray LeBov
Presenter during the lunch session with announcements.
Rebecca Jones
Moderator for the session featuring Associate Justice Kelli M. Evans.
Sean Burleigh
Co-presenter on 'The Child Abuse Central Index (CACI): What It Is and How It Affects Juvenile Dependency Appeals' session.
Zabrina Aleguire
Co-presenter on 'A Time for Action: The End TPR Movement & Promoting Guardianship as a Stable Alternative to Adoption' session.
Event Details
- Date
- March 20-21, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 South San Francisco, United States
- South San Francisco Conference Center
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Appellate defense attorneys
- CLE Credits
- Up to 8.25 hours General, 8.25 hours Appellate Specialization, 8.25 hours Criminal Specialization, 1 hour of special Elimination of Bias, and 1.5 hours of special Technology MCLE.