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(19)
Bill Robinson
Bill Robinson presented on mental state defenses in homicide cases.
Caitlin Christian
Caitlin Christian co-presented on tips for creating a sustainable and satisfying appellate practice.
Candace Hale
Candace Hale co-presented on tips for creating a sustainable and satisfying appellate practice.
Ed Haggerty
Jeremy Price
Jeremy Price presented on revisiting and reframing standards of review and prejudice on appeal.
Joseph Doyle
Joseph Doyle presented 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 co-presented on the advantages of collaboration between trial and appellate attorneys.
Mariko Nakanashi
Mariko Nakanashi co-presented on the advantages of collaboration between trial and appellate attorneys.
Megan Hutchinson
Megan Hutchinson co-presented on the practical and ethical use of AI in appellate practice.
Meredith Wallis
Meredith Wallis co-presented on the Child Abuse Central Index and its impact on juvenile dependency appeals.
Michelle Pe a
Michelle Pe a
Michelle Pe a co-presented on promoting guardianship as a stable alternative to adoption.
Nicole A. Ozer
Nicole Ozer co-presented on the practical and ethical use of AI in appellate practice.
Nicole Phillips
Nicole Phillips co-presented on the practical and ethical use of AI in appellate practice.
Ray LeBov
Rebecca Jones
Rebecca Jones moderated the session featuring Justice Kelli M. Evans.
Sean Burleigh
Sean Burleigh co-presented on the Child Abuse Central Index and its impact on juvenile dependency appeals.
Zabrina Aleguire
Zabrina Aleguire co-presented 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 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.