Upcoming FDAP-Hosted Events
New Legislation Webinar 2025 **NEW DATE**
January 8, 2026 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.| Remote
As 2026 arrives, a host of new legislation relevant to our work and the people we serve will be enacted into law. Please join FDAP Staff Attorneys Kaiya Pirolo and Liv Gee for an overview of new criminal, juvenile delinquency, and civil commitment laws. This webinar is eligible for MCLE credit, including appellate and criminal specialization credit. The length of the webinar is yet to be determined, depending on the number and complexity of new laws enacted this year.
Statewide Appellate Project Trainings
In a collaborative effort, the appellate projects (CCAP, FDAP, ADI, SDAP & CAP-LA) will be providing MCLE trainings open to the statewide panel.
Appointed Appeals Essentials (CAP-LA)
December 9, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Webinar
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A practical introduction for those new to the panel or who want a refresher! This training covers the basics of appointed appellate practice, from appointment to case closure. Designed for new panel attorneys and those wanting a refresher, it focuses on practical skills, common challenges, and strategies for producing clear, persuasive briefs. Panel attorneys from all of the appellate projects are welcome and encouraged to attend. Topics to be covered: Pre-briefing Responsibilities; Issue Spotting; Overview of Sentencing; Brief Writing; After the Opinion & Closing Out the Case.
FDAP Past Events
For past FDAP events, see the Training Videos page (videos and written materials) or the Practice and Legal Guides page (written materials only).