Conference
In anticipation of Maryland’s Second Look Act taking effect, Advancing Real Change (ARC), Inc. invites criminal defense practitioners to join us for a free Mitigation in Second Look Cases Training. This program is designed for defense practitioners of all experience levels who would like to gain or strengthen the tools needed to effectively investigate the histories of clients eligible for relief under similar acts.
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Training Seminar
In anticipation of Maryland’s Second Look Act taking effect, Advancing Real Change (ARC), Inc. invites criminal defense practitioners to join us for a mitigation training focused on the investigation often conducted in advance of preparing a case for relief under similar acts. This Mitigation in Second Look Cases Training will be held on Friday, September 19, at ARC’s Baltimore office.
Please note: Attorneys interested in representing a person who is eligible for sentencing reconsideration under the Act, please reach out to Brian Saccenti, the Director of the Decarceration Unit for the Maryland Public Defender, [email protected].
This Mitigation in Second Look Cases training program is designed for defense practitioners of all experience levels who would like to gain or strengthen the tools needed to effectively investigate the histories of clients eligible for relief under the new law. Sessions will address investigation skills and strategies for when limited resources are available.
Presenters will include defenders who have worked in various second look cases, including members of the Public Defender Service for D.C. and ARC’s Executive Director, Liz Vartkessian. You can access faculty bios here.
This training is free to attend. Lunch will be provided.
A provisional agenda can be found here.
Registration for this event is now closed.
Attendance verification is available upon request. Please email Mary Roberts at [email protected].
For questions, contact Mary Roberts at the email address above.
The training will be held at our new Baltimore Office, located at:
7 Saint Paul St.
The Clipper Room (First Floor)
Baltimore, MD 21202.
| Garage/Lot Name | Address / Entrance | Estimated Rate | Notes | Walking Distance to Venue |
| 7 Saint Paul Street Garage | 111 E. Fayette Street | $31 | No early bird special, parking may be limited | 1 min. walk |
| One Light Street Garage | 1 Light Street (alley entrance) | $20 | — | 2 min. walk |
| SunTrust Garage | 4 N. Calvert Street | $25 | — | 2 min. walk |
| East Baltimore Street Garage | 2199 E. Wilkes Lane | $21 | — | 3 min. walk |
| Parkway Corp Lot | 215 E. Fayette Street (outdoor lot) | $25 | — | 4 min. walk |
| St. Paul Plaza | 200 St. Paul Street | $22 | — | 4 min. walk |
| Water Street Garage | 208 Water Street | $23 (Early bird: $13) | Early bird: enter before 9 a.m., exit by 6 p.m. | 5 min. walk |
| Thirty Light Street Garage | 30 Light Street | $18 | — | 5 min. walk |
| Charles Plaza Garage | 222 North Charles Street | $17 | — | 6 min. walk |
Attendees are welcome to book accommodations with any of the surrounding hotels. Below are several local options within walking distance of the training venue.
If you have questions, please contact Mary Roberts at [email protected].