SPD’s Training Division offers a variety of live training programs and on-demand training courses. There are training opportunities for attorneys of all experience levels and professional staff, such as investigators.

Create an account with SPD’s training platform, TalentLMS, to access training videos, modules, and courses.

Upcoming in-person training programs

Defending Child Sexual Assaults | Jan. 28-30, 2026 | Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, 53147

Forensic University | Mar. 18-20, 2026

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Youth Defense Training | Apr. 14-15, 2026

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OWI Training | Apr. 16-17, 2026

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Trial Skills Academy | May 4 – May 8, 2026

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Family Defense Training | May 20-22, 2026

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Connect with the training team

Kara Rolf

Director of Training and Development

(262) 638-7532
[email protected]

Amaresh Srikanthan

Training Coordinator

(608) 264-8570
[email protected]

Brodee Schwarm

Staff Development Program Specialist

(920) 214-5889
[email protected]

Learn more about the training team and their specialties!