Click here to view the detailed agenda. (this includes a list of CLE topics. CLE Credits TBA). Schedule Sunday, July 27 NYSDA's Chief Defender Convening 12:00 – 3:30 pm Defender Welcome Reception 6:00 – 7:30 pm |
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Monday, July 28 CLE Sessions 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Defender Cocktail Hour 6:00 – 7:00 pm |
| Tuesday, July 29 CLE Sessions 9:00 am – 4:30 pm |
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Please join us to honor and celebrate our Award recipients at the Awards Luncheon on Monday, July 28th (the luncheon is in place of our traditional Awards Dinner). There will also be a Defender Cocktail Hour on July 28th at 6:00 pm. The luncheon and cocktail hour are included in the registration cost. Registration Fees: Public Defenders and/or NYSDA Members: $300 (both days) | $230 (single day) All Others: $400 (both days) | $330 (single day) Continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks on Monday and Tuesday are included. Tuition assistance for financial hardship is available. Hotel Reservations
The Saratoga Hilton room block is sold out. Holiday Inn NYSDA has secured a special rate with the Holiday Inn. We cannot guarantee availability beyond the current room block, so please book as soon as possible. Use this link to get the discounted rate of $299/night: Holiday Inn Booking Link for NYSDA Marriott Courtyard There are some rooms available at the government rate of $212/night, offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For those eligible to book in this manner, contact the hotel directly or use the Bonvoy app. A list of additional options in the area can be found here. Jessica Barry Assistant Public Defender, Albany County Public Defender's Office Piyali Basak Managing Director, Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem Rosa Cohen-Cruz Immigration Policy Director, The Bronx Defenders Kalle Condliffe Manager of Litigation Training & Resources, The Legal Aid Society Brian Cummings Digital Evidence Resource Attorney, NYSDA Dr. Jason Dickinson Chairperson, Psychology, Montclair State University Amelia Goldberg Litigation Fellow, Family Justice Law Center Ruth Hamilton Legal Director, The Bronx Defenders Sarah Han Supervising Attorney, Family Defense Practice, Brooklyn Defender Services Beth Haroules Senior Staff Attorney/Director, Disability Justice Litigation The New York Civil Liberties Union |
| Frances Hartmann Immigration Training Director, The Bronx Defenders James Hinman Family Defense Unit, Monroe County Public Defender's Office Sarah Spain Holt Attorney, Monroe County Conflict Defender's Office Kendea Johnson Senior Supervising Attorney, Assigned Counsel Plan of NYC, 2nd Dept Peter Mitchell Director of Training, The Legal Aid Society Timothy Murphy Assistant Federal Public Defender, Western District of NY Veronica Reed Attorney, Private Practice Albany, NY Alan Rosenthal Attorney, Private Practice Syracuse, NY David Shalleck-Klein Exec. Director & Founder, Family Justice Law Center Sheila Shea Former Director, Mental Hygiene Legal Service Third Department |
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CANCELLATION POLICY - All cancellations must be submitted in writing over email to training@nysda.org.
- Cancellation requests received before EOD on July 10, 2025, will receive a full refund.
- Cancellation requests received after July 10, 2025, are not eligible for a refund.
- No-shows will be charged.
- For offices registering multiple employees, substitutions are welcome. If a registered participant cannot attend, the office may substitute another staff member by emailing us before EOD on Friday, July 25.
- Extraordinary circumstances: exceptions to this policy will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us at training@nysda.org for assistance.
By registering for the event, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this cancellation policy.
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