The State Appellate Defender Office and the Criminal Defense Resource Center along with West Michigan Regional Investigators Association will present the webinar “Pronouns and Language” on Thursday, September 5, from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom.  

Speaking at the webinar will be Nichole Derks, public defender, in Ottawa County.

To register for the webinar, visit www.sado.org and click on “Upcoming Events.” Anyone with questions may contact CDRC Manager Kathy Swedlow at kswedlow@sado.org.

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