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Family Law Conference: Hot Topics in Family Defense
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This event is in-person only and subject to NYSDA cancellation policy outlined below. For assistance with group registrations and invoicing, please email training@nysda.org.

 Export to Your Calendar 2/5/2026 to 2/6/2026
When: Thursday, February 5 — Friday, February 6, 2026
1:00 pm — 4:30 pm
Where: Delta Hotel
200 Genesee Street
Utica, New York  13502
United States
Contact: Tess Malova
training@nysda.org
(518) 465-3524 x28


Online registration is available until: 1/23/2026
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This in-person only program will explore topics that include Utilizing Cultural Competence to Benefit Your Client and Yourself, Controlling the Narrative: How Early Defense Makes for Better Family Defense, AI in Courts: Pros and Cons, Giving Veteran Clients the Resources to Succeed: Using Mitigation and Trauma-Informed Representation to Advance Their Case, and more.

 

Accommodations

NYSDA has secured a discounted rate of $110/night at the Delta Hotel. To book a room in the discounted room block, please use the link below or contact the hotel directly at (315) 797-8010.


NYSDA Room Block Booking Link


Please note that rooms are limited, and reservations must be made before January 1, 2026 to take advantage of the discounted rate.


Confirmed Presenters


Yairelis Burgos

Mitigation Specialist, Veterans Defense Program

New York State Defenders Association


Brian Cummings

Digital Evidence Resource Attorney

New York State Defenders Association


Shalonda Curtis-Hackett

Community Outreach Coordinator

Family Defense Practice

Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem


Erin Erturk

Attorney at Law

Formerly: Assistant Public Defender, Family Court Bureau

Monroe County Public Defender's Office


Nancy Farrell

Director, Veterans Defense Program

New York State Defenders Association

 

William King, Jr.

Assistant Public Defender, Family Court Bureau

Monroe County Public Defender's Office


Melissa Madan

Parent Advocate Supervisor

Family Defense Practice

The Bronx Defenders


Alexandria Nedd

Supervising Attorney

Early Defense Practice | Family Defense Practice

The Bronx Defenders

 

Schedule

Thursday, February 5

12:30 — 5:00 pm

CLE Sessions (Lunch Provided)


6:00 — 7:30 pm

Cocktail Reception

Friday, February 6

8:00 — 9:00 am

Breakfast


9:00 am — 4:30 pm

CLE Sessions (Lunch Provided)

Detailed agenda and CLE information will be shared in the coming weeks.

This program is intended for defense attorneys in criminal and family court practice and other members of the defense team, including investigators, paralegals, parent advocates, social workers, and mitigation specialists. 



NYSDA reserves the right to cancel and refund registrations submitted by individuals who are not part of the public defense community.

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • All cancellations must be submitted in writing over email to training@nysda.org. 
  • Cancellation requests received before EOD on January 29th, 2026, will receive a full refund.
  • Cancellation requests received after January 29th, 2026, 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 Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
  • Extraordinary circumstances: exceptions to this policy will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us at training@nysda.org for assistance.

Contact

  • 40 Beaver St., 4th Floor
    Albany, NY 12207
  • Tel: 518.465.3524
  • Fax: 518.465.3249

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