The distinguished faculty of this seminar represent several of the leading conviction integrity units in the country: Cynthia Garza of the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, Valerie Newman of the Wayne County (Detroit) District Attorney's Office, and Patricia Cummings of the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. David Lewis of the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office chairs the discussion.
Join this distinguished faculty as they discuss these cutting edge issues!
Course Content
2:00 pm - 2:02 pmIntroduction
David A.F. Lewis, Esq.,
Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
2:05 pm - 2:40 pm
What Is a Conviction Integrity Unit?
Valerie R. Newman, Esq.,
Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, Detroit
2:40 pm - 3:15 pm
Starting a Conviction Integrity Unit
David A.F. Lewis, Esq.,
Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
3:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Break
3:30 pm - 4:10 pm
Common Problems
Cynthia R. Garza, Esq.,
Dallas County District Attorney's Office, Dallas
4:10 pm - 4:50 pm
Importance of Protocols and
Patricia J. Cummings, Esq.,
Supervisor, Conviction Integrity Unit, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, Philadelphia
Please Note
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Speakers
ChairDavid A.F. Lewis, Esq.,
Suffolk District Attorney's Office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Faculty
Patricia J. Cummings, Esq.,
Supervisor, Conviction Integrity Unit, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, Philadelphia
Cynthia R. Garza, Esq.,
Dallas County District Attorney's Office, Dallas
Valerie R. Newman, Esq.,
Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, Detroit