Join us for the 2026 KCDAA Spring Conference—a dynamic virtual two-day event packed with insightful, relevant, and practical Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions designed specifically for Kansas prosecutors and legal professionals.

When: June 11–12, 2026
Where: Online – participate from wherever you are!
CLE Credit: Yes! Earn credits while gaining knowledge that matters

Get ready to dive into essential topics including:

• ⚖️ The latest legal developments and trends

• Mental health and wellness in the legal field

• ✅ Ethics and professional responsibility essentials

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, earn CLEs, or connect with fellow KCDAA members, this event has something for you.

It’s informative. It’s impactful. And it’s not to be missed.

Webinar Schedule:

Schedule

Thursday, June 11

8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Welcome

9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Carlos Diaz
Digital Evidence Search and Seizure

9:50 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.
Sandy Lessor & Donna Longsworth
Juvenile Law: CINC 101 and Updates in JO

10:40 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Break

10:50 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
Chelsea Beshore
Understanding the Other Team: Defense Perspectives and Considerations

11:40 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
Lunch

12:50 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.
Robert Short
Organized Retail Theft in Kansas

1:40 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.
Todd Thompson
Legislative Update

2:40 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Natalie Chalmers
Appellate Update

3:40 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Jennifer Jameson
Detainers and Extraditions

Friday, June 12

8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Welcome

8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.
Carlos Diaz
Ethics and Digital Evidence

9:20 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
Kurt Wiard
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks – Law Enforcement Structure and Recurring Matters

10:10 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.
Break

10:20 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.
Abby Olson
Distribution Resulting in Death Cases

11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Marc Bennett
Slow Down: The Ethical Risks of Reacting in Real Time

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Josh Steward
Jury Selection – The Basics