Advanced Trial Advocacy Course Speaker Evals 2026
Monday
Investigation & Intake Jacob Putman, Criminal District Attorney, Smith County
Charging Decisions Ryan Calvert, First Asst. Criminal District Attorney, McLennan County
Tuesday
Jury Selection Allenna Bangs, Asst. Criminal District Attorney, Tarrant County
Opening Statements Tiffany Dupree, Asst. District Attorney, Harris County
Wednesday
Direct Examination Blake Penfield, Asst. Criminal District Attorney, Dallas County
Thursday
Cross Examination Lisa Stewart, Asst. District Attorney, Harris County
Closing Argument and Punishment Brian Baker, First Asst. District Attorney, Brazos County
Friday
Victim Considerations Shanna Redwine, Asst. District Attorney, Montgomery County
Ethical Issues in Child Sex Assault: Brady and Beyond Brian Klas, Training Director, TDCAA