Monthly Attorney Orientation
For Lawyers who are New to Indigent Defense
Beginning August 1, IDS staff will provide orientation for new attorneys on the first Friday of each month from 1-2 p.m.
Topics will include a guided tour of the IDS website, information on training and CLE opportunities, access to wellness resources and more. You will also be able to connect with other defense attorneys for future collaboration!
2026 IDS Forensic Science Education Series
IDS and the Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office provide regular continuing education to dozens of NC criminal defense and parent attorneys, investigators, and mitigation specialists who attend the IDS Forensic Science Education Series.
In 2026, we will offer monthly 90-minute webinars on various aspects of forensic evidence. These webinars will take place typically at 12:30 pm on the first Thursday of each month. Click here to view the 2026 Schedule.
The first six sessions of 2026 will focus on understanding and advocating for neurodivergent clients.
Attorney Unwellness and Ethical Issues
Disclaimer: The links and materials shared with you, including but not limited to resources and CLE opportunities, are provided to you as a courtesy. While Indigent Defense Services (IDS) strives to ensure that shared content is useful, we do not guarantee its completeness, accuracy, or applicability to any particular case or circumstance. Users are encouraged to exercise their professional judgment and independently verify the relevance and suitability of any material before relying on it. If you encounter issues or have feedback, we welcome your input.
Attorney Unwellness and Ethical Issues
Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 pm ET
This hour-long training will address the signs, symptoms and effects of mental health issues and substance abuse on lawyers, and resources and techniques for managing those issues. It will be followed by an optional half hour of guided meditation.
The link to the page from which folks can register, for either in-person (it’s being held in Vermont) or zoom participation is:
https://serenitycentralofnewengland.com/Events.html
AttorneyUnwellnessAndEthicsSession (AGENDA)
