STATEWIDE DIVISION

Professional Development & Training

Empowering Georgia's public defenders with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to provide exceptional legal representation. We cover up to 12 hours of CLE annually per attorney.

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Trish Bertram

Trish Bertram

Division Director

12
CLE Hours Covered
500+
Attorneys Trained
50+
Annual Programs
45
Circuits Served

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February 2026

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SIGNATURE PROGRAMS

Programs

Building the next generation of public defense leaders through partnership with UGA's Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

Leadership Academy graduates

Leadership Academy

Training Assistant Public Defenders for roles as Chief Assistants and Circuit Public Defenders through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at UGA.

  • Human Resources Management
  • Finance & Budgeting
  • Relationship Management
  • Organizational Leadership
Public Defense Week attendees

Public Defense Week

Annual flagship conference encompassing the Summer Conference, Transition into Law Practice Program sponsored by UGA School of Law, and other events.

  • Annual Summer Conference
  • Transition into Law Practice (TILPP)
  • CLE & Skills Training
  • Networking Events