ABOUT THE EVENT
The National Police Accountability Project will host a half-day CLE during the 2026 NLG #Law4ThePeople Convention in Detroit focused on litigating claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). This training will cover the substantive law governing FTCA claims as well as practical guidance on bringing and litigating these cases against federal law enforcement officers.
The session is designed for civil rights attorneys seeking to deepen their understanding of the FTCA and strengthen their approach to federal police misconduct litigation.
DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION
Wednesday, April, 8, 2026
10:00AM-2:00PM EST
Any time listed in this registration that does not include a time zone can be assumed to be in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
This event is being held in-person only and will not be recorded. The event location is below:
The Westin Southfield Detroit (1500 Town Center Southfield, Michigan, USA, 48075)
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you’re planning to attend the convention, you can book a room through NLG’s hotel block HERE.
Hotels must be booked by March 24 to receive the group rate.
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
Matt Manning – Webb, Cason & Manning, P.C.
Jonathan Manes – MacArthur Justice Center
Zachary Manfredi – Democracy Forward
Julie H. Hurwitz – Goodman Hurwitz & James, P.C.
ACCREDITATION
This event is accredited for 3.0 general credit hours with the State Bar of California (NPAP is a multiple activity provider with the State Bar of CA).
Most attendees should be able to self-report for CLE credit to their own state bars, and in instances where a state bar requires that the event sponsor report on behalf of attendees, NPAP is happy to assist.
ACCESSIBILITY
It is our priority to ensure accessibility for all attendees – please contact KG at [email protected] if you have specific inquiries regarding physical accessibility of the venue.