# Strengthening Capital Defense

- Dates: 6 August 2026 to 7 August 2026
- Location: The Center for American and International Law, Plano, United States
- Organiser: The Center for American and International Law
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

Strengthening Texas Capital Defense is a two-day conference for Texas criminal defense attorneys and public and private defenders. It focuses on practical strategies, skills, and case development for capital cases, offering lectures and workshops with case-specific feedback. The program aims to improve defense practice and expand qualified counsel in Texas capital litigation.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.cailaw.org/Criminal-Justice/Events/2026/strengthening-capital-defense.html)
- [Registration](https://www.cailaw.org/eventRegistration.html?e=3978)
- [Agenda](http://www.cailaw.org/media/files/CJ/EventBrochures/2026/strengthening-cd-agenda.pdf)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Jennifer Martinez, CJAI

## Where to stay

- **Quality Inn & Suites Plano East - Richardson**: 950 m from the venue
- **Comfort Inn & Suites Plano East**: 1.0 km from the venue, 700 East Central Parkway, 75074
  - Phone: +1-972-881-1881
- **Red Roof Inn**: 1.1 km from the venue, 1820 North Central Expressway
- **Comfort Inn & Suites**: 1.2 km from the venue
- **Baymont Plano**: 1.2 km from the venue, 621 Central Parkway East, Plano, 75074
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/plano-texas/baymont-inn-and-suites-plano/overview)
  - Phone: +1 972-905-6739
- **Days Inn by Wyndham Dallas Plano**: 1.5 km from the venue, 2101 North Central Expressway, Plano, 75075
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/plano-texas/days-inn-dallas-plano/overview)
  - Phone: +1 972-633-8200
- **TownePlace Suites Dallas Plano/Richardson**: 1.6 km from the venue, 545 K Avenue, Plano, 75074
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/dalsp)
  - Phone: +1 972-423-3300
- **Residence Inn**: 2.0 km from the venue, 1705 East President George Bush Highway, Plano, 75074
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/dalpr)
  - Phone: +1 972-424-9101

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/strengthening-capital-defense/