Cybercrime Investigations: A Comprehensive View from Two Former Prosecutors

Individuals and organizations in every state are at risk from constantly-evolving forms of cybercrime. Yet most cybercrimes go without criminal investigation or response. State attorneys general can play a critical role in increasing and improving our shared response to cybercrime. Statewide reach, as well as the ability to coordinate with local and national agencies, place…

State of Hate in America: A Black History Month Fireside Chat

Join NAAG President and District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine as he kicks off his 2021 Presidential Initiative, "The People v. Hate: Standing Up for Humanity" with a webinar on Feb. 25 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. This webinar, in celebration of Black History Month, will feature a virtual "fireside chat"…

Crisis Standards of Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Legal and Policy-Related Issues

Virtual

As various regions of the the United States have and could continue to experience COVID-19-related surges in cases, hospitals and other providers have reported scarcity in essential resources (e.g., available intensive care unit (ICU) beds, personnel, treatments, and personal protective equipment (PPE)). In response, providers as well as state, territorial, and local health authorities have…

From Suffrage to the Office of Attorney General: A Women’s History Month Discussion

Virtual

A century ago, the passage of the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote after decades of work from women who refused to be silenced. On March 18, three female attorneys general will join NAAG President Karl A. Racine for a discussion of the progress women, including women of color, have made in our…

Are Citizen Militias Protected by the Constitution?

Virtual

Are citizen militias protected by the U.S. Constitution? In support of the 2021 NAAG Presidential Initiative “The People v. Hate,” Mary McCord, executive director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown University Law Center, will discuss the history of the Second Amendment and its interpretation by the Supreme Court not to protect unauthorized and unaccountable civilian…

Deposition Skills

Virtual

This intensive, online advocacy course consists of on-demand lessons covering different aspects of depositions, followed by a live, two-day online session where participants will conduct and defend depositions based on a fictional case file. The on-demand lessons consist of videos, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and next steps for participants to prepare for the live session. The…

COVID-19 Vaccines Distribution: Updates and Perspectives from State and Territory Health Departments

Virtual

This webinar will provide the attorney general community updates on the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine distribution process. Speakers will highlight state and territory health departments’ experiences in the roll-out as well as the challenges and successes they have identified in the process (e.g., balancing speed vs. equity). Moderator Amanda Bowes, MPH, Health Policy Analyst, National Association…

NAGTRI National Habeas Corpus Training

Virtual

This intensive, two-day virtual training consists of presentations by experienced practitioners on various aspects of habeas work, as well as breakout sessions where faculty and attendees will discuss hypothetical scenarios to determine the best way to handle habeas matters. Faculty and attendees will also have opportunities to review and discuss various filing templates, which may…

The Rise of Hate and its Deadly Consequences

Virtual

On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, NAAG President and District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine will host a webinar centered on the impact of hate. The webinar will examine how attorneys general can advocate for and implement legal solutions to combat and prevent hate and better support victims, survivors, and their families. Panelists will…

We’re Hiring! How to Create an Effective Job Description to Attract Talent

Virtual

This webinar is hosted by the NAGTRI Center for Leadership Development. Tuesday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET This interactive webinar offers information on developing and updating position descriptions as tools that support overall performance management. The presenter will: Address the value and purpose of job descriptions and essential content. Suggest best practices…

The 2020 Supreme Court Term in Review

Virtual

Tuesday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET United States Supreme Court decisions directly affect attorney general offices’ ability to enforce state laws and defend government officials’ conduct. In this program, NAAG’s Center for Supreme Court Advocacy will host two of the nation’s leading U.S. Supreme Court practitioners to discuss the Supreme Court’s current…

2021 NAAG Consumer Protection Spring Virtual Conference

Virtual

NAAG's Consumer Protection Spring Conference will be held virtually on May 11-13, 2021. The agenda aims to address pressing and relevant issues specific to your role in consumer protection. On Tues., May 11, the private, nonprofit, and government sectors are invited to attend the public portion of the conference. The sessions on Wed., May 12 and Thurs.,…