Investigation, Collection, and Organizing Records
June 15th, 11:15 a.m. -12:30 p.m
Lord Baltimore Hotel, Salon E
This session will explain how record collection fits into standard criminal defense strategies, why records are so important, where to start, what records to collect, and how to organize everything you’ve gathered. We'll help you consider the types of records to collect, show how records paint the picture of our clients' lives, provide samples of various types of record requests, provide tools on how to collect records, and discuss various ways to organize and summarize records.
Charity Laister, LCSW, JD
Charity Laister is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the State of Alabama. Ms. Laister has more than 10 years of social work experience. Throughout her social work career, she has practiced directly with individuals, served as a social work supervisor, and served as an administrator for social work and behavioral health programs. Ms. Laister earned a Juris Doctirate from the Birmingham School of Law, a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Alabama, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from the University of Montevallo. Ms. Laister previously served as the lead social worker at the Jefferson County Public Defender's Office in Birmingham, Alabama. She now develops mitigation and sentencing advocacy for capital cases in her private practice.