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Events Calendar

Date:
January 28, 2022
Start:
9:00am
End:
1:30pm
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On the web:
https://law.utexas.edu/probono/fda-at-20-reflections-on-the-20th-anniversary-of-the-fair-defense-act/

The Past: A roundtable conversation about public defense in Texas before passage of the FDA, how the act was passed, and early progress after adoption of the law.

The Present: A series of 5-minute presentations highlighting current issues in public defense including: Urban and Rural Public Defender Offices, Managed Assigned Counsel Systems, Mentoring, Counsel at First Appearance, Immigration Representation, Oversight of Public Defense, Public Defense Funding, Community Engagement

The Future: A panel discussion about the future of public defense defense in Texas.

Registration for the event is now open! Register at www.bit.ly/FDAat20

Specific audiences:
  • Texas Law students
  • Prospective students
  • Texas Law alumni
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • General public
Sponsored by:
  • William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the sponsor listed above or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.