The California Appellate Defense Counsel (CADC) hosted its 32nd Annual Conference & Seminar on March 20 and 21, 2026, at the South San Francisco Conference Center. This event brought together appellate defense attorneys from across California to discuss developments in appellate law and practice.
The conference featured sessions on the practical and ethical use of AI in appellate practice, tips for creating a sustainable and satisfying appellate practice, and new issues in Racial Justice Act litigation. Notably, Associate Justice Kelli M. Evans of the Supreme Court of California delivered a keynote address.
Attendees had opportunities to network during events such as the Friday evening reception and dinner, as well as the Saturday lunch. The conference also offered up to 8.25 hours of general MCLE, appellate specialization, and criminal specialization credits, including 1.5 hours of special Technology MCLE and 1 hour of special elimination of bias MCLE.
This conference was particularly beneficial for appellate defense attorneys seeking to enhance their practice, stay informed on current issues, and fulfill continuing legal education requirements.
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Speakers(19)
Bill Robinson
Bill Robinson is a speaker on mental state defenses in homicide cases.
Caitlin Christian
Caitlin Christian is a speaker on tips for creating a sustainable and satisfying appellate practice.
Candace Hale
Candace Hale is a speaker on tips for creating a sustainable and satisfying appellate practice.
Ed Haggerty
Ed Haggerty is a speaker during the lunch session with announcements.
Jeremy Price
Jeremy Price is a speaker on revisiting and reframing standards of review and prejudice on appeal.
Joseph Doyle
Joseph Doyle is a speaker on new issues in RJA litigation.
Kelli M. Evans
Associate Justice at Supreme Court of California
Kelli M. Evans serves as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of California.
Leslie Barry
Leslie Barry is a speaker on the advantages of effective collaboration between trial and appellate attorneys.
Mariko Nakanashi
Mariko Nakanashi is a speaker on the advantages of effective collaboration between trial and appellate attorneys.
Megan Hutchinson
Megan Hutchinson is a speaker on the practical and ethical use of AI in appellate practice.
Meredith Wallis
Meredith Wallis is a speaker on the Child Abuse Central Index and its effects on juvenile dependency appeals.
Michelle Pe a
Michelle Peña
Michelle Peña is a speaker on promoting guardianship as a stable alternative to adoption.
Nicole A. Ozer
Nicole Ozer is a speaker on the practical and ethical use of AI in appellate practice.
Nicole Phillips
Nicole Phillips is a speaker on the practical and ethical use of AI in appellate practice.
Ray LeBov
Ray LeBov is a speaker during the lunch session with announcements.
Rebecca Jones
Rebecca Jones is the moderator for the session featuring Justice Kelli M. Evans.
Sean Burleigh
Sean Burleigh is a speaker on the Child Abuse Central Index and its effects on juvenile dependency appeals.
Zabrina Aleguire
Zabrina Aleguire is a speaker on promoting guardianship as a stable alternative to adoption.
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 of general MCLE, appellate specialization, and criminal specialization; 1.5 hours of special Technology MCLE; 1 hour of special elimination of bias MCLE
- Attendees
- Not specified