Upcoming FDAP-Hosted Events
**SAVE THE DATE: FDAP ANNUAL SEMINAR – OCTOBER 23, 2026**
We look forward to seeing you at FDAP’s annual in-person seminar at the California Endowment Center. We will have a full program with criminal and dependency break out sessions. More details to follow.
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.
Writing to Win
May 20, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Webinar
ADI staff attorneys Deanna Lopas and Christine Johnson will discuss how to use the essential components of introductions, headings, and conclusions to frame your issue, tell a cohesive story, and leave a lasting impression upon the court. 1.0 hour of MCLE general and appellate specialization credit will be offered. Register.
Advantages of an Appellate Practice
May 21, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Webinar
Join the five California appellate projects on May 21 at 12:00 p.m. for a discussion featuring practitioners who have found professional satisfaction handling appointed appeals for the California Courts of Appeal. Justice Streeter of the First Appellate District, Division 4, will highlight the vital role court-appointed attorneys play, and four panel attorneys from diverse legal backgrounds will share what makes this work so rewarding. If you’re interested in taking on appointed cases in criminal, juvenile (delinquency and dependency), or civil commitment appeals, the program will also include a Q&A session with the panelists, along with a representative from a supervising appellate project. Register.
Citations Matter: California Style Manual Tips for Effective Appellate Briefing
June 5, 2026 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Webinar
Experienced appellate practitioner Melissa Camacho will share practical tips and reminders for using the California Style Manual effectively in appellate briefing. Learn how proper citation to cases, statutes, and legislative history can strengthen written advocacy in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. This program is designed for both newer practitioners and seasoned appellate attorneys seeking a refresher on appellate writing and citation practices. Register. Please email Bridget Botto with registration questions bridget@lacap.com
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).