The Mission of the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) Public Defense Training Academy is to ensure that a competent defense along with a support system of services are provided for those accused of crimes and unable to afford legal counsel.
To become the foundation of criminal defense training across the United States.
The changing nature of public defense continues to evolve, adapt, and develop. Therefore, Louisiana is making the effort to improve its justice system. On May 31, 2022, Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law Senate Bill 206 which calls for the Louisiana Public Defender Board (LPDB) to contract with the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) to develop, produce, and train public defenders across the state.
ULM will be required to consult with the legal experts and by using their specific skills and interest in public defense, they will ‘fill-in’ the gaps for between clients and their respective lawyers by hosting training sessions.
ULM along with the State of Louisiana have chosen to focus on five broad categories for these trainings:
PDTA Schedule
Training Session | Date | Time |
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Crime Scene Investigation (ULM) | February 6, 2025 |
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Crime Scene Investigation (ULM) |
February 13, 2025 |
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Criminal Law II (Zoom) |
February 14, 2025 |
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Murder 101(Harahan) |
February 19, 2025 |
12:30 - 4:45 p.m. |
Crime Scene (ULM) |
February 20, 2025 |
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Impeachment: Prior Inconsistent statement, |
February 21, 2025 |
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Unlocking Federal Funding: A Workshop for Justice Agencies (ULM) |
February 21, 2025 |
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Crime Scene (ULM) |
March 6, 2025 |
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Crime Scene (ULM) |
March 13, 2025 |
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Contact: Office of Innovation and Research | Sandel Hall | 318-342-1410
Hanser, Robert Principal Investigator Strauss Hall 216 (318) 342-1443
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Slavich, Caitlin Project Manager Sandel 308 (318) 342-1410 slavichca@warhawks.ulm.edu
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Noel, Bob Lead Counsel
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Sutherlin, John Compliance Officer Sandel 308 (318) 342-1413
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Harris, Courtney Public Administration Strauss Hall
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Hersey, Leigh Public Administration Strauss Hall 166 (318) 342-1332
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Horne, Anissa Social Work Strauss Hall 229 (318) 342-1129
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Thameling, Carl Communications Walker 2-125 (318) 342-3184
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