Good news - We've got a hybrid option for an important forum about Madden assignments happening next week. Read on for details and registration links. Happy Friday!
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NJSBA program:
30 Years of Madden v. Delran Twp.:
Where do we go from here?
An interactive forum on the impact of Madden on
attorneys and the public
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Presented in cooperation with the NJSBA Pro Bono Committee
It has been 30 years since the NJ Supreme Court decided Madden v. Delran Twp., which mandated assigned counsel to indigent persons who have the right to counsel in New Jersey. The NJSBA invites you to a forum to learn the history of Madden and its evolution over the last 30 years. Afterwards, join in the discussion of the impact of Madden on attorneys and the public as the NJSBA continues to advocate for changes to the system of assigned counsel to enhance representation to the public.
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In advance of the forum, all attorneys are invited to answer a brief survey and share their experiences and feedback about Madden assignments they have received. Access the survey here.
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Program Agenda:
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9:30
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Coffee and breakfast
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9:45
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Welcome remarks by NJSBA President Jeralyn L. Lawrence
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10:00
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30 Years of Madden v. Delran Twp. and subsequent cases. What's on the horizon?
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10:50
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Break
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11:00
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The ethics of representing a Madden client
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11:50
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The NJSBA's Right to Counsel Committee Report and Recommendations
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12:10
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A working lunch with roundtable discussions regarding next steps, ideas and recommendations to address right to counsel assignments
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12:45
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Wrap up and next steps
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1:00
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Adjourn
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Kate Coscarelli
New Jersey State Bar Association
New Brunswick NJ
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