Providing Access to Justice by Ensuring Oversight and Quality Control in California’s Appointed Appellate Counsel System.
Announcements
Expand Your Practice – Capital Appointments Available
The California Supreme Court is recruiting counsel for capital appeals. These cases are challenging, analytically rich, and fully supported by CAP-SF consultation at every stage.
👉 Recruitment announcement and how to apply.
CALBAR Guidance for using AI in the Practice of Law
As the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the practice of law becomes more frequent, attorneys have questions about how this can ethically be done. To help answer some of these questions, the California State Bar Committee on Professional Responsibility & Conduct has created guidelines to help navigate ethical issues.
“Practical Guidance for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law”
Upcoming MCLE Opportunities
FDAP’s Annual Seminar! – Oct. 10, 2025 (In-person)
October 10, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: the Oakland California Endowment’s conference center. New location close to BART!
Panel and staff attorneys from all of the projects are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Join FDAP on October 10 to earn MCLE credit, meet with your colleagues in person, hear from some great speakers, and connect with the appellate indigent representation community.
**approximately 5.5 hours of MCLE credit will be offered.**
Attorneys Wanted
Join the Panel for Indigent Representation with Flexibility and Impact!
- Are you passionate about justice and ensuring fair legal representation for all?
- Are you a new attorney looking to start an appellate career with training opportunities and case assistance?
- Are you a seasoned attorney looking to shift gears and bring your expertise to a more flexible and fulfilling practice?
