An Intensive Skills-Based Training
DNA Defense Clinic
Friday, June 26 & Saturday, June 27, 2026
13 Hours MCLE
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| In Person |
Live Stream |
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CPDA Members
$325
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Non-Members
$375
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CPDA Members
$275
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Non-Members
$325
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ⓘ Afternoon workshops are in-person only and not available via live stream.
ⓘ In-person attendance is limited to 75 attendees. |
AGENDA
| Time |
Session |
| 8:30 – 9:00 AM |
Coffee and Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 9:15 AM |
Welcome and Learning Objectives |
| 9:15 – 10:15 AM |
An Introduction to DNA Analysis and Interpretation from the Perspective of a Forensic Scientist
Mehul Anjaria |
| 10:15 – 11:15 AM |
DNA Mixtures
Bicka Barlow |
| 11:15 – 11:30 AM |
Break |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
An Introduction to STRmix, Understanding the STRmix Reports and Reviewing the Diagnostics
Elizabeth Vasquez |
| 12:30 – 1:30 PM |
Lunch |
| 1:30 – 2:30 PM |
Factor Space, Reviewing Validation Studies and Issues Spotting in STRmix Cases
Jennifer Friedman |
| 2:30 – 3:30 PM |
DNA Discovery
Jaya Gupta |
| 3:30 – 3:45 PM |
Break |
| 3:45 – 5:15 PM |
Interviewing an Analyst Workshop
Workshop Facilitators: Theo Torres, Bicka Barlow, Elizabeth Vasquez, Jennifer Friedman, Joe Trijilio, Jaya Gupta, Chelsea Padilla, Loyola Faculty Member
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| Time |
Session |
| 8:30 – 9:00 AM |
Coffee and Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 10:30 AM |
Anatomy of Successful STRmix Challenges
Theo Torres & Elizabeth Vasquez |
| 10:30 – 10:45 AM |
Break |
| 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM |
DNA Transfer
Theo Torres & Bicka Barlow |
| 12:00 – 1:00 PM |
Lunch |
| 1:00 – 2:00 PM |
Using Unexpected Results in Litigation
Chelsea Padilla |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM |
Reviewing Old DNA Cases and Strategically Using DNA in Post-conviction Cases
Joe Trigillo & Loyola Faculty |
| 3:00 – 3:15 PM |
Break |
| 3:15 – 5:00 PM |
Cross-examining an Analyst Workshop
Workshop Facilitators: Theo Torres, Bicka Barlow, Elizabeth Vasquez, Jennifer Friedman, Joe Trijilio, Jaya Gupta, Chelsea Padilla, Loyola Faculty Member |
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