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SADO/MAACS - Appellate Defender Annual Fall Training


Time: November 20, 2026 - 9:30am-2pm
Location: Zoom

Appellate Defender Annual Fall Training

November 2, 10, and 20, 2026

Via Zoom|12.0 total CLE

It’s training season! Please join us as we kick off our Annual Appellate Defender Fall Training. These trainings are designed for appellate defenders, but anyone and everyone is welcome. Most sessions will be recorded and available for later viewing on www.sado.org. 

Day 3: Friday, November 20, 2026 -- Register here

9:30am – 10:30am - Proofreading and Brief Editing | Marilena David and Kathy Swedlow, SADO

10:30am – 10:45am - Break

10:45am – 11:30am - From the Strategic Litigation and Support Desk: Who We Are and What We Do, and Resources Preview | Alanna O'Rourke and Jacqueline McCann, MAACS

11:30am – 11:45am - Break

11:45am – 12:45pm - Sentencing Case Law | Anne Yantus, Michigan Sentencing PLLC

12:45pm – 1pm - Break

1pm – 2pm - Eads, Updates, Next Steps, and Tips and Tricks | Maya Menlo, SADO

Check out the agenda! These trainings are set up “meeting” style where you will have the opportunity to have your camera and microphone on to increase learning and engagement.

Questions? Email Kristin LaVoy at klavoy@sado.org.