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30th ANNUAL NATIONAL FEDERAL HABEAS CORPUS SEMINAR (NHS)
July 17-20, 2025
Cincinnati, OH
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the National Habeas Seminar, the only program of its kind focusing on representation in capital habeas cases in toto and open to Attorneys of all experience levels working in Capital Habeas Units, CJA Panel Attorneys and others who represent death sentenced inmates in federal habeas corpus proceedings. Among other topics, experienced Supreme Court Advocates and Capital Habeas Practitioners will address the impact of this term's Supreme Court decisions (and cases currently pending in the Court) on capital post-conviction and clemency practice, as well as sessions addressing new developments and trends in the federal courts of appeal and other state and federal courts relating to the application of AEDPA. There will also be sessions on emerging trends in capital cases where intellectual disability, competency or other aspects of a client's mental health or cognitive abilities are at issue. The program will likewise address new legislative initiatives and administrative actions that may affect capital habeas representation. For those new to capital post-conviction practice, the program offers an introductory track. Individual case consultations will also be available, upon request, to persons attending the seminar.
Registration is open. Please go to the Upcoming Seminars tab, above.