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Trial & Hearing
Skills Training

For Lawyers   Advocates
July 11-18, 2010 Santa Cruz Mountains California

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We have brought together an exceptional group of committed advocates experienced in public interest practice who win consistently before administrative agencies and in state and federal court. From across the country, they are expert in giving feedback and creating a challenging and safe learning laboratory where you are encouraged to try new techniques and approaches to your work. It’s like having a mentor at your side.

Core faculty:
Suzanne Crawford, Pima County Public Defender
Rosemary French
, Benchmark Institute
Antonio Hicks, Neighborhood Legal Services of
Los Angeles County
Jane Moran, Law Offices of Jane Moran, West Virginia
J. Michael Ryan, Superior Court of DC

Additional faculty:
Christopher Bowen, Contra Costa County Public Defender
Doug Keegan, Santa Cruz County Immigration Project
Clyde Leland, Leland Communications
Hope Nakamura, Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
Nancy Palandati, Palandati-Goldstone LLP
 

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