Criminal Justice Section Fall CLE Program "Forensics & the Law"

- Location -
8:30am - 5:15pm
Concierge Conference Center
780 Third Avenue (Between E.48th & E.49th Streets)
New York, NY 10017
(518) 487-5688

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The Criminal Justice Section of the New York State Bar Association, Presents the Annual Fall Forensics Continuing Legal Education Program “Forensics & the Law”.  Come join us, to review several hot topics in forensic science, receive up to 8 MCLE Credits in the area of Professional Practice and enjoy a complimentary networking reception that will immediately follow the program.

Forensics & the Law Program Agenda

8:30 a.m.  – 8:45 a.m. - Registration

8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. - Welcome & Introductions

9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. - Review of Current Issues Involving False Identifications

Jennifer Dysart, MD, Associate Professor, John J. College of Criminal Justice, New York City
Marvin E. Schechter, Esq., Marvin E. Schechter Law Firm, LLC New York City

9:50 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. - Issues Involving False Confessions

Saul Kassin, Professor, John J. College of Criminal Justice, New York City
Hon. (ret.) Phylis S. Bamberger, New York City

10:40 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. - Break

10:55 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. - Review of Developments in Arson Investigation

John J. Lentini, CFI, - D-ABC, Scientific Fire Analysis, Big Pine Key, Florida                                                                                               
Marvin E. Schechter, Esq., Marvin E. Schechter Law Firm, LLC New York City

11:45 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. - Highlights of the Preparation of the NAS Report, the Process of Anaylzing Latent  Prints, the Reports Prepared About the Analysts Examinations, What is Expected of the Examination of the Samples, and the Impact of the Need for Subjective Analysis

Melissa Taylor, Management & Program Analyst, National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) & Project Director, NIST Study on Fingerprints, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Melissa Gische, Physical Scientist/Forensic Examiner, FBI, Quantico, Virginia
Hon. (ret.) Phylis S. Bamberger, New York City


12:35 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. - Break for Lunch

1:35 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.      Issues Involving New Jersey v. Henderson in New York Practice

Karen A. Newirth, Esq., Eyewitness Identification  Litigation Fello, Innocence Project, NYC
Joshua Sanders, Esq., Assistant Deputy Public Defender, New Jersey Office of the Public Defender, Newark, New Jersey

2:25 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. - Break

2:40 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. - Panel Discussion Discussion on "Legal Issues Arising from Forensic Laboratory Operations"

Moderator 

Marvin Schechter, Esq., Marvin E. Schechter Law Firm, LLC,  New York City   

Panelists

Robert A. Adamo, M.S. D-ABC, Director, Division of Forensic Science Westchester County Department of Laboratories and Research, Westchester, New York

Linda Kenney Baden, Esq., Law Office of Linda Kenney Baden, New York City   

Catherine Leahy Scott, Esq., Acting State Inspector General, Albany, New York

 5:10 p.m. - Cocktail Reception

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Refund Policy:  Notice of cancellation must be received on or before October 10, 2012 to receive a refund for the registration fee. Please contact Patricia Johnson pjohnson@nysba.org or 518-487-5688 to cancel your registration. 

Discounts and Scholarships:  New York State Bar Association members and non-members may receive financial aid to attend this program. This discount applies to the educational portion of the program only. Under this policy, any member of our Association or non-member who has a genuine basis for his/her hardship, if approved, can receive a discount or scholarship, depending on the circumstances. To apply for a discount or scholarship, please send your request in writing to:  Pat Johnson, New York State Bar Association, One Elk Street, Albany, New York 12207.

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities:
NYSBA welcomes participation by individuals with disabilities. NYSBA is committed to complying with all applicable laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of its goods, services, programs, activities, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations. To request auxiliary aids or services or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact the New York State Bar Association at 800-582-2452 or pjohnson@nysba.org.