NAPD Virtual Tech Expo 2025

Join Us for the NAPD Virtual Tech Expo 2025: AI Revolution in Public Defense – Innovate, Integrate, Impact

Event Date: January 30-31, 2025
Cost: Free for NAPD Members
Session Recordings: Available post-event for registered attendees

Public defenders and AI solution providers alike are facing a crucial moment in the integration of technology within public defense. The 2025 NAPD Virtual Tech Expo bridges this gap, offering an invaluable opportunity to learn, engage, and implement AI-driven innovations into your practice.

What to Expect:

• 45-Minute Sponsor Sessions: Our sponsors will showcase cutting-edge AI solutions that are transforming legal research, digital evidence analysis and analysis, and case management. The presenters are familiar with unique requirements and restrictions of public defender offices. See how the latest tools can make your work more efficient and effective.
• Expert-Led Public Defense Sessions: Learn from public defense professionals who are leveraging AI in ethical and impactful ways. These sessions will cover:
  • AI in individual casework: Enhancing case strategy and outcomes.
  • Systemic arguments using AI: Empowering your advocacy for criminal justice reform.
  • Automating systems within public defense: Streamlining workflows to better serve clients.
  • Ethics and responsible use
  • Creating and updating office policies
  • Process for selecting vendors

This event is designed for public defenders at all stages of AI integration—whether you're exploring how to get started or looking to enhance your current use of technology. All sessions will be recorded, so you won’t miss out even if you can’t attend live.

Featuring

• Giselle Pomerleau, Federal Public Defender, on Ethics and AI
• Carlos Martinez, Miami-Dade Public Defender
• Brett Schandelson, Director of the Montana Office of State Public Defender
• Rocky Ramirez, Concho Valley Public Defender in Texas