Detailed Look at the July 9 Webinar on Issues Surrounding Law Enforcement’s Liability | Part I

National headlines about police misconduct, excessive force, wrongful arrest, and law enforcement liability abound. On Thursday, July 9, 2020 from 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. ET, the Federal Bar Association will present a thought-provoking webinar on “Issues Surrounding Law Enforcement’s Liability Part I.” In the wake of the police accountability problems that are confronting America, it is even more vital that lawyers are educated on issues surrounding law enforcement’s liability.

The presentation will focus on common liability issues, including evidentiary issues, civil rights violations, excessive force, wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution, false imprisonment, shooting incidents, and more. Registration is complimentary to all attendees. Register online now at fedbar.org/event/webinar-lawenforcementliabilitypt1.

The issue of racial profiling continues to be at the forefront of our communities. Attendees of this webinar will gain insight regarding the litigation of police misconduct cases, which will encompass prerequisites to filing lawsuits, commonly-asserted claims and defenses under federal law, and ethical considerations in law enforcement misconduct cases. Attend the webinar on “Issues Surrounding Law Enforcement’s Liability” to learn about trends and topics in law enforcement that may affect your practice.

The webinar on July 9 will examine types of law enforcement liability claims, risk management, de-escalation, police training, citizens’ right to video and use of video and body worn camera evidence, and what the statistics reveal about law enforcement’s use of force. (A second installment of this program will be held on July 21, 2020 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET featuring a panel of defense attorneys with expertise in representing officers.)

Whether you sue, defend, or advise law enforcement, this webinar series will keep you current on the laws, use of force, and the latest resources. Webinar panelists have formidable experience in the government and private practice, criminal and civil trial experience, and training police. On July 9, please join us for a program featuring three experts in this space:

• Andy Luger, a former U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota who oversaw the federal investigation into the police shooting of Philando Castile;
• David Douglass, managing partner of the D.C. Sheppard Mullins’ office and deputy federal monitor over the New Orleans Police Department; and
• Dr. Alex Del Carmen, Associate Dean for the Tarleton State University School of Criminology who has trained approximately 15,000 police officers and all the Texas police chiefs on racial profiling.

Our seasoned panelists Andy, David, and Dr. Del Carmen will share insights on how law enforcement is trained, special considerations that arise during their prosecution, and solutions for the problems we face. The program will be moderated by Katherine Yanes and Kiera Murphy, who are both members of the Federal Bar Association Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

Police misconduct and law enforcement liability are increasingly hot-button issues. As law enforcement liability claims are on the rise, it is important for practitioners to expand their knowledge to handle these types of cases from start to finish while exploring federal law involving civil and criminal actions against police departments and officers. Panelists will examine many of the recent instances of alleged police misconduct that have garnered national media attention and provide an in-depth analysis of the legal issues present.

Please register online for access to the webinar. Attendees may apply for approval and self-report CLE credit to their state following the webinar. This webinar is proudly sponsored by the Diversity & Inclusion Committee as well as the Criminal Law Section.

About the Author

Stacy Slotnick, Esq. holds a J.D., cum laude, from Touro Law Center and a B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She performs a broad range of duties as an entertainment lawyer, including drafting and negotiating contracts; addressing and litigating trademark, copyright, patent, and other IP issues; and directing the strategy and implementation of public relations, blogging, and social media campaigns.

About the FBA

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