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NAPD Leadership Institute Indianapolis 2025



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Monday, April 14
 

10:00am EDT

Conference Welcome
Monday April 14, 2025 10:00am - 10:15am EDT
Auditorium
Speakers
avatar for Lori James

Lori James

Executive Director, National Association for Public Defense
Lori earned her master’s Degree in clinical social work (University of Maryland SSW) and her B.A. in Social Work from Morgan State University. Lori has over 25 years of clinical, training, and organizational development experience, which includes program development, program management... Read More →
avatar for Diane Black

Diane Black

Training Director, Indiana Public Defender Council, Indianapolis, IN
Diane Black is the Training Director for the Indiana Public Defender Council. As IPDC’s Training Director, Diane is focused on the development and implementation of high quality programming for defenders across the state.  This focus includes innovative regional training programs... Read More →
Monday April 14, 2025 10:00am - 10:15am EDT
Auditorium
  Plenary

10:15am EDT

Your Leadership Style and the Importance of Transformational Leadership
Monday April 14, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
Auditorium
  • The Role of Motivation and Inspiration
  • Key Elements required to increase engagement and performance
  • The power of modeling
  • Developing Credibility - Equity Theory
  • Being Proactive and Communicating Clear Expectations - (Dare to Lead, Brene Brown)
  • Effective leaders require more than basic skills to motivate their teams, especially when we have to tackle macro issues.
    In this session we review and discuss: 
    • How do we move our staff from good to great; demanding better performance?
    • What impact does the ability to inspire and motivate have on others?
    • How does it impact engagement? What if you don’t have it and have learned to lead by force?
    • Choosing to be Strategically Vulnerable
Speakers
avatar for Lori James

Lori James

Executive Director, National Association for Public Defense
Lori earned her master’s Degree in clinical social work (University of Maryland SSW) and her B.A. in Social Work from Morgan State University. Lori has over 25 years of clinical, training, and organizational development experience, which includes program development, program management... Read More →
Monday April 14, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
Auditorium
  Plenary

1:30pm EDT

Understanding and Using the Four Frames
Monday April 14, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Auditorium
Detailed analysis of the case problem using the 4 Frames
  • Discuss each of the Four Frames and how to analyze problems and create solutions using them.
  • How to use multiple frame thinking.
  • How to choose which frame to use in analysis and problem-solving.

Speakers
avatar for Cathy Bennett

Cathy Bennett

Training Consultant, National Association for Public Defense
Cathleen (Cathy) Bennett recently moved to Anchorage, Alaska from Boston, Massachusetts where she was a public defender with the Committee for Public Counsel Services (the Massachusetts Statewide Public Defender) for 30 years. She was the Criminal Defense Training Director at CPCS... Read More →
Monday April 14, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Auditorium
  Plenary

2:45pm EDT

Building Leadership Impact Through Emotional Intelligence
Monday April 14, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA
In this session designed for high-level managers, senior leaders, and executives we will explore the connection between the Four Frames and Emotional Intelligence, develop practical strategies for leveraging the Four Frames to enhance emotional intelligence, manage conflict, build trust, and foster collaboration. This session will enable participants to recognize and adapt their leadership style based on situational frame analysis.

Speakers
avatar for Cathy Bennett

Cathy Bennett

Training Consultant, National Association for Public Defense
Cathleen (Cathy) Bennett recently moved to Anchorage, Alaska from Boston, Massachusetts where she was a public defender with the Committee for Public Counsel Services (the Massachusetts Statewide Public Defender) for 30 years. She was the Criminal Defense Training Director at CPCS... Read More →
avatar for Lori James

Lori James

Executive Director, National Association for Public Defense
Lori earned her master’s Degree in clinical social work (University of Maryland SSW) and her B.A. in Social Work from Morgan State University. Lori has over 25 years of clinical, training, and organizational development experience, which includes program development, program management... Read More →
Monday April 14, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA
  Plenary

2:45pm EDT

Leadership Transition: What You Need to Know to Succeed
Monday April 14, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA
 In this session for new and middle managers, we will take stock of your position as a leader, identify areas for potential change, and set goals for your office and yourself.

Speakers
avatar for Georgia Sims

Georgia Sims

Deputy Public Defender, Nashville Defenders
Georgia Sims is a Nashville native. She received her undergraduate degree from Transylvania University, where she played volleyball. She attended Vanderbilt University Law School and served as executive director of the Vanderbilt Legal Aid Society and as an editor for the Vanderbilt... Read More →
Monday April 14, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA
  Plenary
 
Tuesday, April 15
 

11:00am EDT

The Art of Difficult Conversations: Using Lessons Learned and Tools to Achieve Shared Outcomes
Tuesday April 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Auditorium
As leaders, it’s our responsibility and charge to ensure we’re taking care of and helping to empower the most important asset in our organizations – our people. One of the biggest challenges I hear from “titled” leaders and team members is that they don’t want or know how to have difficult conversations, even though we know that not having them is impacting our culture and representation. In this session, we’ll explore how to overcome our fears and (hopefully) learn to embrace the discomfort that comes with having these necessary conversations.  I’ll share lessons learned from mistakes I’ve made as well as offer some books, tools, and tips that help to create safe spaces where we can have, and learn to appreciate difficult conversations.
Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Miller

Elizabeth Miller

State Public Defender, Office of the Ohio Public Defender
Elizabeth Miller is the Director of the Office of the Ohio Public Defender (OPD). She has dedicated her legal career to ensuring the most vulnerable individuals in our society are afforded quality legal representation. Elizabeth first joined the OPD in 2004 and served as an Assistant... Read More →
Tuesday April 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Auditorium
  Plenary

3:45pm EDT

Trauma Informed Leadership: Emphasizing Resilience and Strength
Tuesday April 15, 2025 3:45pm - 5:15pm EDT
Auditorium
Speakers
avatar for Lori James

Lori James

Executive Director, National Association for Public Defense
Lori earned her master’s Degree in clinical social work (University of Maryland SSW) and her B.A. in Social Work from Morgan State University. Lori has over 25 years of clinical, training, and organizational development experience, which includes program development, program management... Read More →
Tuesday April 15, 2025 3:45pm - 5:15pm EDT
Auditorium
  Plenary
 
Wednesday, April 16
 

9:00am EDT

Talent Development: Building Strong Relationships Across Generations
Wednesday April 16, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Auditorium
In this session, we'll focus on how successful leaders engage with and inspire their team members. 
Speakers
avatar for Stan Hickman

Stan Hickman

Training Supervisor, New York County Defender Services
Stanford Hickman is a criminal defense attorney currently based in New York City. A Howard University School of Law Graduate, he began his career as a staff attorney with the Legal Aid Society in Queens New York, and progressed to a senior trial attorney with New York County Defender... Read More →
Wednesday April 16, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Auditorium
  Plenary

1:30pm EDT

Sustaining the Defenders: Leadership Strategies for a Thriving Team
Wednesday April 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Auditorium
Public defense leaders play a crucial role in shaping a work environment that supports their team’s longevity and excellence. This session will explore practical strategies to prevent burnout, foster resilience, and create a culture where defenders feel valued, supported, and committed to the work for the long haul. Participants will leave with actionable steps to strengthen their office’s well-being and sustainability, ensuring both staff retention and high-quality advocacy.  NAPD Ten Principles for Creating Sustainability in Public Defense

Speakers
avatar for Marilena David

Marilena David

Acting Director, State Appellate Defender Office
Marilena David is the Acting Director at the Michigan State Appellate Defender Office and concurrently serves as Deputy Director, Training Director, and Project Reentry Manager. Marilena represents individuals on appeal of their felony convictions and individuals who are being resentenced... Read More →
Wednesday April 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Auditorium
  Plenary

4:15pm EDT

Engaging the Community and Leading from all Angles
Wednesday April 16, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Auditorium
Speakers
avatar for James McDermott

James McDermott

Chief Public Defender, Far West Texas Regional Public Defender
James Gerard McDermott lives in Alpine, TX with his four dogs . He is the foundingChief Public Defender of the Far West Texas Regional Public Defender. The programcovers five counties in Big Bend country, about 20,000 square miles—almost twicethe size of Maryland—with a population... Read More →
avatar for Heather Cessna

Heather Cessna

Executive Director, Kansas State Board of Indigents' Defense Services
Heather Cessna has been the Executive Director of the Kansas State Board of Indigents' Defense Services since 2019. Prior to that, Ms. Cessna was a Deputy Appellate Defender, having worked in appellate public criminal defense in Kansas since 2003. Ms. Cessna has made revamping the... Read More →
GB
avatar for David Davila

David Davila

DAVID DAVILA is the Chief Investigator for the Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas. He began his career with the FPD WD of Texas in June of 1989. He has handled a wide variety of complex cases including, white collar fraud, drug, RICO, immigration, bank robbery, counterfeiting... Read More →
Wednesday April 16, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Auditorium
  Plenary
 
Thursday, April 17
 

9:15am EDT

Leading Monday and Beyond
Thursday April 17, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
Auditorium


Speakers
avatar for Pam Love

Pam Love

President, DP Love Enterprises
“Dr. Pam Love” is the founder of the Finishers Network, an inspirational speaker and has extensive training and leadership consulting experience. Pam has coached and conducted workshops nationally and internationally, has taught for a number of universities including the University... Read More →
avatar for Terri Green

Terri Green

Director of Social Work, Maryland Office of the Public Defender
Terri Collins-Green, LCSW-C is the Director of Social Work for the Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD).   Mrs. Collins-Green has been with MOPD for over ten years.   She began as a staff social worker in the Baltimore County MOPD office, was promoted to Regional Social... Read More →
Thursday April 17, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
Auditorium
  Plenary

12:00pm EDT

Ignite Your Goals
Thursday April 17, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Pam Love

Pam Love

President, DP Love Enterprises
“Dr. Pam Love” is the founder of the Finishers Network, an inspirational speaker and has extensive training and leadership consulting experience. Pam has coached and conducted workshops nationally and internationally, has taught for a number of universities including the University... Read More →
Thursday April 17, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
  Plenary

12:30pm EDT

Closing
Thursday April 17, 2025 12:30pm - 12:45pm EDT
Auditorium
Discussion of what we have learned and where do we go from here.  

Thursday April 17, 2025 12:30pm - 12:45pm EDT
Auditorium
  Plenary
 
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