Professionalism In & Out of the Courtroom brings together three seasoned and highly accomplished legal professionals, each of whom bring a unique perspective and breadth of experience to the conversation. Our panelists discuss strategies and practical tips for navigating the courtroom, dealing with sensitive cases and conducting oneself in a professional manner that upholds the integrity of the legal profession.  This presentation is invaluable for new attorneys, especially prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys, eager to uphold the highest standards of their profession and also beneficial for seasoned attorneys looking to sharpen their skills and insights.

Julie McMakin is a Senior Trial Attorney with Jefferson County District Attorney's Office in Alabama. Julie  brings a wealth of experience handling cases ranging from misdemeanors to capital murder. Currently teaching Basic Skills and Advanced Criminal Trial Practice at Cumberland School of Law, Julie's insights will offer valuable guidance for maintaining professionalism in the courtroom.

Alana Minton is a Lead Deputy Attorney General with the Idaho State Police and a former prosecutor with the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office in Texas. Alana's wide-ranging experiences in child welfare, child fatality review and crimes against children equip her with unique insights into the challenges faced by prosecutors, especially in dealing with vulnerable populations.

Shawn Paschall is a Board Certified Criminal Law Attorney in Texas. Boasting a track record of success in over 100 jury trials, Attorney Shawn brings invaluable insights from his nine-year tenure as a felony prosecutor and three-year stint in the Crimes Against Children Unit. As a member of the Board of Directors for The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association, Shawn has the pleasure of representing criminal lawyers in Texas. 

The webinar recording can be accessed at the top of the page. Additional materials, such as presentation slides, are also available for download.

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This course has been pre-approved for continuing legal education in the following states: 

MS | 5/15/24-5/14/25 1.0  Ethics/CLE Credits 
TX | 5/6/24-4/6/25  1.0   Ethics Hours  | 174234172
WA | 6/15/23-6/14/28 1.0  General Ethics | 2018458 
WV | 1.20  Legal Ethics  | 92071

Attendees licensed in self-accredit and self-report states should follow rules set out by their respective state bar associations or other accrediting bodies.

Questions about continuing education can be directed to Brittany Ford at brittany.f@guardify.com.

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