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DPA 2025 Annual Conference
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Ever hit a wall trying to access crucial public information? Get ready for a game-changing adventure through Kentucky's Open Records law that will transform how you build your cases! This high-energy, hands-on session will equip attorneys and investigators with the perfect blend of legal knowledge and investigative techniques to turn frustrating roadblocks into information goldmines. You'll learn to craft irresistible record requests, challenge denials with compelling appeals, and navigate the sometimes mysterious world of public information access in the Commonwealth.

Bring your toughest cases and most challenging scenarios—we'll tackle them together with practical solutions you can implement immediately. Our dynamic presenters will share insider tips that strengthen the critical attorney-investigator partnership, the backbone of effective case building in today's complex legal landscape. The collaborative approach mirrors what makes legal teams successful: strategic thinking and shared expertise focused on achieving concrete results.

This session is just the beginning! Part 2, "Unveiling Justice: Navigating Kentucky's Open Records Law and Strategic Discovery Tactics in Criminal Cases," will complete your toolkit, teaching you how to masterfully strengthen criminal defense strategies while fulfilling ethical obligations. Come curious, leave confident—with real-world strategies that work. Your next successful records request—and the seamless collaboration between legal expertise and investigative skill that defines exceptional case outcomes—starts here!


Speakers
avatar for Stephen Bratcher

Stephen Bratcher

Public Advocate Investigator III, Department of Public Advocacy
Stephen serves as the Public Advocate Investigator for the Glasgow Trial Office, where he leverages his background in criminal justice and investigation. With academic foundations in Criminal Justice from Eastern Kentucky University and both Criminal Justice and Business Administration... Read More →
avatar for Melanie Lowe

Melanie Lowe

Deputy Public Advocate, Department of Public Advocacy
Melanie Lowe was raised in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, the daughter, granddaughter, and niece of steelworkers. She became the first in her family to graduate from college, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and English from Marshall University. She went on to receive her J.D... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Mtg. Rm. 12-13 Central Bank Center, 430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507

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