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.
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Speakers(7)
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.
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