9th Annual Hon. Craig Washington & Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis Excellence in Indigent Defense Series

NAMED AFTER THE HONORABLE CRAIG WASHINGTON AND HARRIS COUNTY COMMISSIONER RODNEY ELLIS, BECAUSE OF THEIR INSTRUMENTAL AND ONGOING EFFORTS IN THE FIGHT FOR FAIR TRIALS AND EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION FOR THE INDIGENT, THIS ANNUAL CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM IS PRESENTED BY ACADEMICS AND PRACTITIONERS.  THIS EVENT IS CO-SPONSORED BY THE HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE AND THE TEXAS CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER'S ASSOCIATION.  TENTATIVE TOPICS INCLUDE: Veteran Representation Fighting Costs, Fines and Fees Role of Medical Examiner in Criminal Trials and Forensics Federal Court Practice Bail Reform Finding and Funding Your Experts Cultural Centered Representation Diversion Programs MCLE: 7.25~ETHICS: 1.50 _BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND PARKING VALIDATION EACH DAY_