Women Lawyers Association
Presents
May MCLE: Prosecuting the Sexual Assault Case, an Overview
Join San Luis Obispo prosecutors, Melissa Chabra and Danielle Baker, as they discuss their experience prosecuting sexual assault cases. The presentation will include an overview of investigations, charging considerations, and special considerations when working with the sexual assault victim.
The Women Lawyers Association of San Luis Obispo County is a California State Bar approved MCLE provider. This program qualifies for one (1.0) hour of MCLE participatory credit. Please Join Us (remotely)!
Please join the Women Lawyers Association for our May event
OUR SPEAKERS:
Melissa Chabra
Melissa Chabra graduated from Smith College in 2003 with a BA in Sociology and UC Davis King Hall School of Law in 2007. She worked at the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office from 2007-2019, working as a Deputy District Attorney initially and then in 2017 was promoted to Supervising Deputy District Attorney. She supervised the Crimes Against Children Division and was the Chairperson for the Tulare County Human Trafficking Task Force in 2018-2019. She joined the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office as a Deputy District Attorney in August 2019. Melissa has prosecuted all types of cases, from misdemeanors up to gangs cases and homicides, but the majority of her career has been spent prosecuting sexual assault cases.
Danielle Baker
Danielle Baker graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2015 and began her career as a Deputy District Attorney in Kern County. Danielle worked in the Kern County DA's office for 3 years before joining the San Luis Obispo District Attorney’s Office in late 2018. Danielle has completed over 40 jury trials ranging from a DUI to a multiple victim child molest case. She joined the Sexual Assault Unit in March of 2020.
Via Zoom
The day before the event (May 3), the WLA will email all registered attendees the Zoom conference information, password, and CLE handouts.
* Late registrants should e-mail Elizabeth Culley at eculley@amblaw.com and Jessica Saldo at jessica.a.saldo@gmail.com directly to receive the Zoom information.
** Registered attendees who do not receive the email with the Zoom information, should check their junk mail folders. If a registered attendee has not received the Zoom information prior to the event, please email Jessica Saldo at jessica.a.saldo@gmail.com directly.
Payment Information:
$15.00 per attendee, regardless of whether or not you are a WLA member. All proceeds will go toward the WLA scholarship fund and the other worthy events hosted by the WLA.
If you are experiencing a financial hardship and unable to pay for this event, please email the WLA at womenlawyersslo@gmail.com.
There are two (2) ways to make a reservation for this event.
(1) Pay Online Using the Reservation Link below
(2) Send a check to:
Women Lawyers Association
P.O. Box 3918
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-3918
*If you are having difficulty registering online, please try using a different internet browser or email Elizabeth Culley at the email listed below to reserve your spot.
**Please include the name(s) and state bar numbers of the attendee(s) on your check.
*** Please email Elizabeth Culley at eculley@amblaw.com stating that you've mailed your check and the names of those who will be attending.
Please RSVP one week in advance.