Upcoming FDAP-Hosted Events
SAVE THE DATE: FDAP ANNUAL SEMINAR – OCTOBER 23, 2026
This year’s seminar will be held in person on October 23, 2026 at the California Endowment’s conference center in downtown Oakland, close to 19th Street Bart. Join us for a day of criminal and dependency breakout sessions, lunch, and the opportunity to connect with your colleagues. Approximately 5.0 hours of MCLE credit, including appellate and criminal specialization, will be provided. More details and registration coming soon.
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.
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Supreme Court Update for Panel Attorneys (Hosted by CAP-LA)
August 20 from 11:30-12:30 | Remote
Panel and staff attorneys from all of the appellate projects are welcome to attend. Join CAP-LA staff attorneys Maria Morrison and Kathy Caverly for an hour-long Zoom training covering recently decided Supreme Court cases and pending issues where review has been granted by the High Courts. This is your chance to get up to speed on the decisions reshaping California law — and to hear what’s coming down the pipeline before it lands in your briefs. Whether you’re refining an argument, spotting an issue for the first time, or just want to know what the courts are watching, this session will keep you current on the developments that matter most to your cases. All panel attorneys are strongly encouraged to attend. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed on the latest rulings and the issues most likely to shape the law in the months ahead. 1.0 hour MCLE credit offered. Registration Link
Dependency Seminar (Hosted by CAP-LA)
September 14, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | In Person/ZoomLocation: California Endowment Center – Los Angeles – with free limited parking and onsite cafe.
Topics will include: International Issues in Dependency Cases, 2026 Dependency Case Update, Mootness Challenges Post In re D.P. and In re S.R., Removal at Disposition, Dual Supervision under WIC 241.1 and a one hour presentation on Civility in the Legal Profession. 5.0 hours of MCLE credit offered, which includes 1.0 hour of Civility in the Legal Profession. Seminar Schedule
To attend in-person: In-person Registration Form (fillable) Please complete the registration form and email it to Bridget Botto, Bridget@lacap.com. Limited space for in-person attendance. To attend by Zoom: Zoom Registration Link
The Practical and Ethical Use of AI in Appellate Practice (Hosted by ADI)
October 5th from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. | Remote
Presented by USF School of Law legal writing professors Nicole Phillips and Megan Hutchinson, this program provides attorneys with a practical introduction to the responsible use of generative AI in legal practice. The program examines lawyers’ ethical and professional competency obligations, explains key AI concepts, and discusses the integration of AI into legal education and legal practice. The program also addresses AI-assisted research, drafting, case preparation, and productivity tools while learning best practices for supervising and verifying AI-generated work. 1.0 hour of Technology MCLE credit. Registration Link
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).