Bundle and Save: 2026 Juvenile and Criminal Law Seminars

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Juvenile Law Seminar - May 14

Join us for the 2026 ISBA Juvenile Law Seminar on May 14, a gathering of legal professionals focusing on the latest developments in juvenile law. Whether you're an experienced attorney or new to the field, this seminar provides valuable insights and networking opportunities in juvenile law. Click here to register for only the Juvenile Law Seminar.

JUVENILE LAW SEMINAR SCHEDULE - MAY 14
8:30 - 9:30 - Case Law Update - Erin Romar, Erin Romar Law 
9:30 - 10:30 - Youth Bill of Rights/Lived Experience Youth - Arminta Damken Navarro, Mainstream Living, Inc.
10:30 - 10:45 - Break
10:45 - 11:45 - Child Representation Standards - Jami Hagemeier, Youth Law Center; Judge Sharon Soorholtz Greer, Iowa Court of Appeals; and Judge William Owens, Senior Judge, District 8A
11:45 - 12:00 - Lunch (provided with in-person registration) 
12:00 - 1:30 - Dual Status Youth - Whitney Buchanan, Juvenile Court Officer and Brian Speicher
1:30 - 2:45 - Parent Visitation Rights - Tammy Banning, State Public Defender's Office - Waterloo; Eva Morales, Polk County Attorney's Office; Andrea McGinn, The Law Shop Iowa; and Hon. Linnea Nelson Nicol, District Associate Judge, District 1B 
2:45 - 3:00 - Break 
3:00 - 4:00 - Confidentiality in Juvenile Justice/Child Welfare Cases - Hon. Carrie Bryner, District Associate Judge, District 6; Dave Dawson, Woodbury County Attorney's Office; and Ellen Ramsey-Kacena, State Public Defender - Cedar Rapids
4:00 - 5:00 - Know Where to Go for Help When You Are Struggling - Rachel Antonuccio, Waterloo Juvenile State Public Defender 

CLE CREDIT (pending)
7.75 state CLE hours which includes 1 ethics and 1 wellness hour

Criminal Law Seminar - May 15

On May 15, explore the intricacies of criminal law at the 2026 ISBA Criminal Law Seminar from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Legal experts will discuss emerging trends, recent case law, and effective strategies for both defense and prosecution. Click here to only register for the Criminal Law Seminar.

CRIMINAL LAW SCHEDULE - MAY 15
8:00 - 8:30 - "Trash Rips" and a Few Other Dirty Search Related Topics - Jeremiah Geffe, Polk County Attorney's Office 
8:30 - 9:30 - Ethics - Tara van Brederode, Attorney Disciplinary Board
9:30 - 10:15 - Immigration Update - Larrisa Alire, Assistant State Public Defender
10:15 - 10:30 - Break 
10:30 - 11:30 - Preserving Eyewitness Identifications - Prof. Miko Wilford, Iowa State University 
11:30 - 12:00 - Court-appointed Interpreters and ADA Accommodations - Emily Chafa
12:00 - 12:30 - Lunch (provided with in-person registration) 
12:30 - 1:00 - Legislative Update - Jennifer Dorman, Carney & Appleby Law and Seth Jones, Carney & Appleby Law
1:00 - 2:00 - Criminal Law Case Update - Hon. Paul Ahlers, Iowa Court of Appeals
2:00 - 2:15 - Break
2:15 - 3:15 - Going to Court is Expensive: Fees, Fines, Ability to Pay Court Appointed Counsel, and Poverty - Andrea Flanagan, Flanagan Law Group, PLLC; Hon. Scott Rosenberg, District Court Judge; District 5C; Paul Rosenberg, Paul Rosenberg & Associates; and Sandi Tibbetts Murphy, Iowa Legal Aid3
:15 - 4:15 - Youth on Trial: Reverse Waivers, Adult Courts, and the Future of Juvenile Justice - Rachel Antonuccio, Waterloo Juvenile State Public Defender; Elly Nuñez, Juvenile Court Officer, Iowa Judicial Branch; Matthew Sheeley, State Public Defender; and Andrea Vitzthum, Polk County Assistant Attorney
4:15 - 5:00 - Problem-Solving Justice: A Look at Specialty Courts Across Iowa - Bob DiBlasi, Assistant Polk County; Jake Feuerhelm, Feuerhelm Law Office PC; Hon. Joseph Seidlin, District Court Judge, District 5C; and Jeff Schultz, Supervisor, Probation and Parole, District 5

CLE CREDIT (pending)
8 state CLE hours which includes 1 ethics and 1 diversity hour

BUNDLE REGISTRATION FEES (both Juvenile and Criminal Law Seminars)
The prices below reflect the standard registration fee rate. A $25 late fee will be added on to all registrations received after May 8, 2026 (law students and ISBA CLE Season Pass Holders are excluded from late fee).

ISBA Family and Juvenile Law or Criminal Law Section Members - $280
ISBA Members - $320
ISBA YLD Members (Years 1-5) - $200
Non-ISBA Members - $420
Law Students – Free
ISBA CLE Season Pass Holders - Free

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Contact the ISBA's Membership Department at 515-697-7870 to join an ISBA section. Fee to join a section is $20.

CLE CREDIT - BOTH PROGRAMS (pending)
15.75 state CLE hours which includes 2 ethics, 1 diversity, and 1 wellness hour

ATTENDANCE PREFERENCE
Please select your attendance preference (ISBA Building or Live Webinar) when registering for these events. In-person attendance will take place at the ISBA Building (625 E. Court Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309) for both events. Lunch is provided to in-person attendees for both events.

MATERIALS
Once registered, any event materials will be located below. From there, registrants can download the materials of their choosing. Please make sure you're signed into the ISBA website when trying to access materials.

Sponsored by The Iowa State Bar Association Family and Juvenile Law and Criminal Law Sections

Any cancellations must be received by May 12, 2026. Please send cancellation request to cle@iowabar.org or call 515-697-7874.