Attorney Training: Domestic Violence, Prosecution, Pro Bono, and Advocacy Seminar

Join local advocates and experts for a training to learn more about domestic violence, prosecution, and advocacy.

Topics to be covered include:

• Framing the scope and impact of Domestic Violence, updates in statutes, applicable civil protection orders, and courts of jurisdiction
• Role of effective advocacy, avenues of relief, and assistance for victims of Domestic Violence
• Prosecution of Domestic Violence challenges and stalking, United States v. Rahimi (June 21, 2024) update
• The vital importance of pro-bono, legal aid assistance to Domestic Violence victims

Speakers include:

• Rebecca C. Lutzko, United States Attorney, Northern District of Ohio
• Alexandria Ruden, Senior Attorney, Legal Aid Society
• Timothy Boehnlein, Project Specialist, Geiger Institute
• Verlinda Powell, Prosecutor, City of Cleveland
• Adam Joines, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Ohio
• Lauren Gilbride, Managing Attorney, Legal Aid Society

2.0 hours of General Continuing Legal Education credits, pending approval

Presented by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Ohio.

Registration required by September 25. Complete this registration form to sign up. 

Questions? Contact Jena Suhadolnik, Program Assistant at Jena.Suhadolnik@usdoj.gov.