Facial Recognition: What Defense Attorneys Need to Know – Live Online CLE Webcast

"Facial Recognition: What Defense Attorneys Need to Know" is a live online Continuing Legal Education (CLE) webcast organized by Attorney Credits, a provider of accredited CLE courses. Scheduled for December 16, 2026, at 12:00 pm ET, this program is designed to equip criminal defense attorneys with essential knowledge about the use of facial recognition technology in law enforcement investigations.

The webcast will cover the fundamental operations of facial recognition systems, including how images are compared and potential matches are identified. It will also address the limitations and reliability concerns associated with facial recognition searches and results. Participants will learn to recognize when this technology may have influenced an identification or law enforcement investigation and develop strategies for obtaining and evaluating information concerning its use. The program will also analyze potential challenges and litigation strategies in criminal cases involving facial recognition evidence and provide practical defense strategies for investigating and litigating such cases.

The course is presented by Kaitlin Roll, a criminal defense attorney with over a decade of experience representing individuals charged with crimes in New York. She is the co-founder of Redirect Law, PLLC, and has previously served as Division Chief at the Legal Aid Society of Westchester County and spent nearly a decade at The Bronx Defenders. The webcast is accessible online, allowing attorneys to participate remotely.

This CLE webcast is particularly beneficial for criminal defense attorneys seeking to understand the implications of facial recognition technology in their practice. By attending, they will gain insights into the operational aspects of the technology, its limitations, and effective strategies for challenging its use in criminal cases.