[CLE] Liberation Strategies for Incarcerated Persons [In-Person]

Please join the NLG National Police Accountability Project for a half day CLE at the 2024 NLG National Convention in Birmingham, AL! Please note that this CLE requires separate registration. Click here to register!

Please see below for details about panels, accommodations, happy hour, and more.

Please note: this CLE will only be available in person. There is no virtual option.

AGENDA and SPEAKERS (1:00pm - 2:30pm)

Panel 1: Prison Litigation for Liberation: Innovative Tactics Against ADOC on behalf of Incarcerated Clients
This panel will explore the implications of Braggs v. Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC), impact litigation in the correctional setting, and more broadly link issues in ADOC to their manifestations across the country.
Speakers include:
- Kira Fonteneau - Attorney, Kira Fonteneau
- Lauren Faraino - Founder and Managing Partner, Faraino LLC
- John Batson - Attorney, Law Office of John P. Batson
- Moderator: Lauren Bonds - Executive Director, National Police Accountability Project

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Panel 2: Beyond Litigation: Freedom Strategies Outside the Courtroom for Incarcerated Persons
This panel will focus on how litigators can best support and facilitate other strategies in the movement to end prison abuse and/or prisons all together including organizing and media efforts.
Speakers include
- Richard Rice - Owner, The Rice Firm LLC
- Andrew Menefee - Founder and Attorney, Menefee Law
- Moderator: Devontae Torriente - Legal Fellow, National Police Accountability Project

4:45pm - 6:45pm