Schedule

Upcoming Wayne County Training

Past 2026 Trainings

  • Tue
    •
    Jun
    30
    2026
    Time
    2:00-3:30

    Illustrating Innocence: Leveraging Storytelling and PowerPoint to Visualize Reasonable Doubt in Closing Arguments with Lauren Anderson

    Location

    Zoom

    In this session Lauren will focus on how storytelling is not just for how we use our voice to convey messages to the jury, but how we can use visuals to elevate our client’s story.  We will focus on the practical use of PowerPoint as well as best practices and tech tips for how to get to reasonable doubt, including the use of photos, video, and other exhibits.
    If you prosecute full or part time, as an officer of the court do not register.

    Speaker

    Lauren Anderson

    Moderator

    Erin Van Campen & Natalie Phelps

    Handouts and Recording

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    Handouts

  • Wed
    •
    Jul
    08
    2026
    Time
    2:00-3:30

    Still Stumped by SORA? with Erin Van Campen

    Location

    Zoom

    In this session, Erin will provide a practical overview of SORA and its many requirements. Attendees can expect to walk away with an understanding of how SORA works, tips for negotiating pleas to avoid SORA consequences, and how best to advise clients about SORA. This session will also include an overview of legal updates since the original version of this session was presented in 2023.

    If you prosecute full or part time, as an officer of the court do not register.

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    Speaker

    Erin Van Campen

    Moderator

    Lauren Anderson & Natalie Phelps

    Handouts and Recording

    Check back a few days prior to the seminar for a list of handouts
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    Handouts

  • Wed
    •
    Jul
    15
    2026
    Time
    2:00 - 3:30

    Beyond the Code: Lawyering Ethically in an AI World with Lauren Anderson and Natalie Phelps

    Location

    Zoom

    In this session Lauren and Natalie will go over the ethical rules associated with our practice in an ever evolving technological world.  They will go over cautions to look for in interacting with prosecutors and their use of AI and things to look for in policing as AI tools develop.  They will then explore ways that defenders can ethically use AI to elevate their practice when used correctly.

    If you prosecute full or part time, as an officer of the court do not register.

    Register Now

    Speaker

    Lauren Anderson & Natalie Phelps

    Moderator

    Erin Van Campen

    Handouts and Recording

    Check back a few days prior to the seminar for a list of handouts
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    Handouts

  • Wed
    •
    Jul
    29
    2026
    Time
    2:00-3:30

    The Underdog’s Playbook: Advocacy Lessons in Uphill Battle Cases with Lauren Anderson and Natalie Phelps

    Location

    Zoom

    In this session, Lauren and Natalie will provide an overview for how to prepare those especially challenging cases for trial. They will cover how to make sure you have run down every possible lead to make sure you are not overlooking any promising defenses. Lauren and Natalie will then share ideas for how to make the most of tough facts in order to win that “unwinnable” case.

    If you prosecute full or part time, as an officer of the court do not register.

    Register Now

    Speaker

    Lauren Anderson & Natalie Phelps

    Moderator

    Erin Van Campen

    Handouts and Recording

    Check back a few days prior to the seminar for a list of handouts
    View full list

    Handouts

  • Wed
    •
    Aug
    19
    2026
    Time
    2:00-4:00

    Admission Impossible: How to Keep Coerced Statements Out of Evidence and What to Do When You Can’t with Erin Van Campen & Natalie Phelps

    Location

    Zoom

    Erin and Natalie will present a legal overview of the different legal challenges that can be made to confessions. Attendees can expect to learn how to issue-spot and litigate challenges to confessions at exam and in pretrial litigation. In addition, Erin and Natalie will share practical guidance for litigating Walker hearings and presenting a defense that includes a false confession.

    If you prosecute full or part time, as an officer of the court do not register.

    Register Now

     

    Speaker

    Erin Van Campen & Natalie Phelps

    Moderator

    Lauren Anderson

    Handouts and Recording

    Check back a few days prior to the seminar for a list of handouts
    View full list

    Handouts