Upcoming Events
The following events may be of interest to panel attorneys and generally provide MCLE credit.
SVP Training
Understanding Treatment Options
Unpacking SVP Trials
July 16th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Recognizing SVP Appellate Issues
July 25th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Using Data on Citizenship-based Disparities to Raise RJA National Origin Claims
July 8th from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. | Remote Only
Jungmyung Kim, Ph.D. candidate, Univ. Wisconsin-Madison
Lisa Romo, RJA Attorney, OSPD-IDID
Presented by OSPD – Lisa Romo will present a brief overview of how national origin claims have been litigated pursuant to the Racial Justice Act. Jungmyung Kim will then present the research he and University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor Michael Light have been conducting into criminal legal system outcomes in California for non-U.S. citizens.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: New Rules Regarding Panel & Contract Lawyers
July 18th from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. | Remote Only
Jane Fox, Legal Aid Society Chapter Chair, New York Association of Legal Aid Attorneys
Chris Guillory, Director of Training and Supervision, Main Commission on Indigent Legal Services
Jason Gundel, Capacity Building Attorney, OSPD
Rose King, Director, Criminal Trial Support Unit, Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services
Presented by OSPD – Information about the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and recent changes expanding the definition of “qualifying employment.”
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.