Upcoming Events
The following events may be of interest to panel attorneys and generally provide MCLE credit.
Wellness Competence
September 25th from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. | Remote Only
Hosted by ADI
Presented by the State Bar of California, Office of Professional Competence, Lawyer Assistance Program
The presentation will satisfy one hour of the MCLE Competence requirement and may include physical and mental wellness, well-being, or stress management in the context of the practice of law and the impact these issues can have on an attorney’s ability to perform legal services with competence. We will provide login instructions and more details about the program soon.
The Shiny New Toy: Risks and Benefits of Generative AI
July 30th from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. | Remote Only
Ed McIntyre, Ethics Counsel
Presented by OSPD – Rule of Professional Conduct 1.1 (competence) requires, among other things, that we stay current about the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology. Generative AI is upon us. It’s here to stay. What is it? How can it benefit our practices? What are the risks? What are the ethical implications of its use? Join us for a primer on Generative AI, the shiny new toy. This webinar qualifies for the new attorney MCLE credit “technology in the practice of law” or as an ethics credit.
1.25 hours of specialty MCLE Credit (ethics and technology) are offered for this training.
CDCR Public Records Tips & Tricks
August 1st from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. | Remote Only
Brooke McCarthy, Non-Capital RJA Attorney, Office of the State Public Defender
Chris McClure-St. Amant, Research Data Analyst, Office of the State Public Defender
Presented by OSPD – This lunchtime webinar will provide practice pointers and tips on all things CPRA-CDCR. As data becomes more central to defense work (particularly for retroactive RJA cases), CDCR presents an important source of data for litigation. This webinar will not only give you an overview of the California Public Records Act (CPRA) and the types of RJA-related data in CDCR possession, it will also provide practical insight into making the most of your requests. Alternative sources of data for RJA requests will also be shared.
1 hour of MCLE Credit is offered for this training.
Unpacking SVP Trials | Remote Only
New CARE Court Fundamentals Course OPEN!
As part of its CARE Court Respondent Counsel Training Grant, OSPD has built a FREE 3.5 hour online course that introduces defenders to the practice of representing respondents in CARE Court. It is designed to prepare attorneys, social-workers, and other non-attorney staff to understand the basics of representation, as well as the unique considerations that apply to CARE Court.
Participants are able to receive MCLE Self Study Credit for their hours working on the course (up to 3.5 hours).
Job Opportunities
CCAP Open Positions
CCAP is now accepting applications for two staff attorney positions. The job announcement, which includes instructions for submitting an application, is available here.