This training will focus on the racially disproportionate effect of ER 609 and explore ways to challenge the use of prior conviction impeachment against indigent clients. Attorneys will then bring their own hypothetical legal scenarios into small breakout sessions for further in-depth discussion.

The class is limited to 15 participants. Participation in any class in the Marshall Series includes an invitation to join in online discussions focusing on disproportionality in the legal system in Washington.

12:00-12:30 Litigating ER 609: Challenging Racial Bias and Prior Conviction Impeachment through the Balancing Tests (Lei Young)
12:30-1:00 Litigating ER 609: State Constitutional Challenges and Crimes of Dishonesty (Lila Silverstein)
1:00-2:00 Discussion Groups (Facilitated by Lei Young and Lila Silverstein)
2:00 Adjourn

This program is open to highly skilled, experienced attorneys who desire to increase their ability to assess and understand the disparate impacts of bias and racism in the legal context. Prior Marshall Class participants do not need to complete an application; please send an email indicating your interest to Jenee.Nash@opd.wa.gov.

Please apply by August 30, 2024