Schedule

Upcoming Wayne County Training

  • 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.

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    Speaker

    Lauren Anderson & Natalie Phelps

    Moderator

    Erin Van Campen

  • 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

  • Tue
    Sep
    15
    2026
    Time
    2:00-3:30

    Brown Bag: Felony Sentencing Updates

    Location

    Zoom

    Anne Yantus, a member of the newly formed Michigan Sentencing Commission, will review new developments in Michigan felony sentencing from 2025-2026.

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    Speaker

    Anne Yantus

    Moderator

    Erin Van Campen