2024 Federal Defender Investigator and Paralegal Seminar (FDIPS)

This two-and-a-half-day seminar will cover a wide range of topics specifically targeted toward investigators, paralegals, and other staff who contribute to defending federal criminal cases.  A mix of plenary and concurrent breakout sessions will address areas such as online investigation, BOP issues, sentencing mitigation, mental health, document management and analysis, and offense-specific tips for building a powerful defense.  Also, this program will include presentations on issues relevant to all members of the defense team including mitigation specialists and social workers.  Finally, this training event will incorporate presentations centered on interpreters and those who perform interpreter duties in their offices or cases, as well as paralegals and investigators who work with bi-lingual clients and staff.

As with all DSOTD programs, there is no registration fee. This seminar is designed for, and attendance is limited to, federal defender staff.

If you have any questions about this seminar, email Joan Politeo at Joan_Politeo@ao.uscourts.gov.