Forensic Seminar

The annual Forensic Seminar brings together respected pathologists and scientists to speak on issues common to defense attorneys, including pathology, DNA evidence, and interviewing difficult clients. Space is limited and early registration is highly recommended.

Please contact Mary Bandstra at 312.362.5837 or mbandstr@depaul.edu with any questions.

Schedule

Thursday, February 18
11:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.	Registration
11:30 A.M.- 11:45 A.M.	Andrea Lyon - Opening Remarks
11:45 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.	Deja Vishny – False Confessions
1:30 P.M. - 1:45 P.M.	Break
1:45 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.	Andrea Lyon – People V. Safford: An Appeal Hinged Upon Fingerprint Evidence
2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.	David Klucas - DNA Evidence for the Capital Defense Attorney
2:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.	Cross-Examination of a DNA expert: David Klucas, JD
3:30 P.M. - 3:45 P.M.	Break
3:45 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.	Mark Pomerance – Firearm Forensic Evidence
4:30 P.M. - 5:15 P.M.	Allan Sincox – Forensic Evidence for Appeals

Friday, February 19
8:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.	Registration
9:00 A.M.- 10:45 A.M.	Mike O'Kelly – Cell Phone Tower Forensic Issues
10:45 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.	Break
11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.	Linda Kenney Baden – Junk Science in the Courtroom
12:00 P.M. - 1:15 P.M.	Working Lunch: Dr. Michael Baden: Forensic Evidence and the Media
1:15 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.	Break
1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.	Robert Berk - Gunshot Residue
2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.	Dr. Leo Shea – Mitigation and Psychology
3:30 P.M. - 3:45 P.M.	Break
3:45 P.M. - 4:45 P.M.	Carol Brook – Ethical Issues Arising From Brady V. Maryland

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