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UID:59360-1793991600-1793998800@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:"Hell on Hall Street" screening #3: 2026 st. louis international film festival
DESCRIPTION:Hell on Hall Street is both a documentary and a blueprint for how to abolish jails. And now it is an official selection at the 2026 Whitaker St. Louis Film Festival. \n\n\n\nJoin us Friday\, November 6th\, for the next showing of Hell on Hall Street. Learn about the grassroots organizing that forced the city to defund and demolish St. Louis’ most notorious jail. \n\n\n\nTickets are free! \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/hell-on-hall-street-screening-3-2026-st-louis-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Washington University Brown Hall Auditorium\, Centennial Greenway\, St. Louis\, Missouri\, 63105
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T143000
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UID:59186-1785076200-1785081600@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Hell on Hall Street screening #2: St. Louis Filmmakers showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 26 at the Hi-Pointe for the second screening of the documentary that explores closing the Workhouse—and what comes next—as part of the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase. \n\n\n\nFor generations\, the Workhouse stood as a symbol of punishment\, neglect\, and the criminalization of poverty in St. Louis. \n\n\n\n“Hell on Hall Street” is a documentary chronicling the grassroots movement that shut it down—led by people directly impacted\, community organizers\, and legal advocates who refused to accept cages as public safety. \n\n\n\nJoin us at the Hi-Pointe for the second screening and a post-film panel discussion with members of the team behind the movement. \n\n\n\nTickets are free. Get yours now: \n\n\n\n\nTickets
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/hell-on-hall-street-screening-2-st-louis-filmmakers-showcase/
LOCATION:Missouri
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260526T205157Z
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UID:59085-1784314800-1784325600@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Holidays in July: A Karaoke Competition
DESCRIPTION:WhenFriday\, July 17\, 2026Doors at 6pm\, Trivia from 7pm–10pm \n\n\n\nWhereHandleBar4127 Manchester Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63110 \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Bodacious Productions\, this Holidays in July: A Karaoke Competition fundraiser supports ArchCity Defenders’ annual Client Gift Drive\, facilitating gift cards to client families based on household size for the holidays. Held at HandleBar—a quirky\, bike-themed bar offering eclectic pub grub\, craft beer\, and live music. The event includes a judged karaoke competition with prizes\, donor-powered voting\, and open karaoke afterwards.  Sponsorships include reserved tables and bonus votes. All proceeds go toward gift cards; if the goal is exceeded\, remaining funds will support general operations. Last year’s drive supported 103 households (301 individuals). \n\n\n\nContest entry fee\n\n\n\n\n$15 to compete\n\n\n\nIncludes 2 performance rounds and prize eligibility\n\n\n\nFree drink tickets\n\n\n\nReserved contestant seating\n\n\n\n\nPRIZES\n\n\n\n\n$200 Grand Prize\n\n\n\n$100 2nd Place\n\n\n\n$50 3rd Place\n\n\n\nBonus categories: Best Costume\, Crowd Favorite\, Best Justice song\, and more\n\n\n\n\nContest format\n\n\n\n\nRound One: Crowd Control – Contestant’s song of choice\n\n\n\nRound Two (if advance): Mic Check for Justice – Protest or justice-themed anthem\n\n\n\nBackup songs encouraged for each round\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about sponsorships and apply!
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/holidays-in-july-a-karaoke-competition-2026/
LOCATION:Missouri
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T182546Z
CREATED:20260528T182541Z
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UID:59158-1781265600-1781269200@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:CLE: Missouri's Redaction Rules 2.0
DESCRIPTION:ArchCity Defenders is offering a FREE CLE from ACD Attorney Lee Camp that will review Missouri’s redaction rules and statutes\, updates since passage and court cases\, and practical application into your filings. \n\n\n\nFriday\, June 12\, 202612:00 – 1:00 p.m.You must register in advance using this form. A Teams link will be provided prior to the event. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nApproved for 1.2 hours Missouri CLE credit \n\n\n\n(Non-lawyers are welcome to attend\, just put NA in the fields that don’t apply to you)
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/cle-missouris-redaction-rules-2-0/
LOCATION:Missouri
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260304T213410Z
CREATED:20260218T170941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T213410Z
UID:57252-1775926800-1775941200@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:ArchCity Defenders' 13th Annual Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the best trivia night in town: the ArchCity Defenders’ 13th Annual Trivia Night! \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, April 11\, 2026 | Doors open at 5pm; trivia starts at 6pm. \n\n\n\nWhere: NEW LOCATION: Northside Movement Center | 5939 Goodfellow Blvd. St. Louis\, MO 63147 \n\n\n\nBuy your individual or table tickets:\n\n\n\n\nGET YOUR TICKETS HERE!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about sponsorships and apply:\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A SPONSOR!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer:\n\n\n\nDoors open at 5pm\, but all volunteers must arrive by 3:45pm. Pizza will be provided for all volunteers. \n\n\n\n\nVOLUNTEER!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMedia disclaimer: By entering an event or program of the Northside Movement Center\, you are entering an area where photography\, audio and video recording may occur. \n\n\n\nYour entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance\, voice\, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with the Northside Movement Center and its initiatives\, including\, by way of example only\, use on websites\, in social media\, news and advertising. \n\n\n\nBy entering the event premises\, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event\, including\, without limitation\, any right to inspect or approve the photo\, video or audio recording of you\, any claims for invasion of privacy\, violation of the right of publicity\, defamation\, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media. \n\n\n\nYou understand that all photography\, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing\, please do not enter the event premises.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/acd-trivia-2026/
LOCATION:Missouri
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260218T155751Z
CREATED:20260218T154718Z
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UID:57236-1773853200-1773864000@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Hell on Hall Street-A Documentary Premiere
DESCRIPTION:A documentary premiere on closing the Workhouse–and what comes next. \n\n\n\nFor generations\, the Workhouse stood as a symbol of punishment\, neglect\, and the criminalization of poverty in St. Louis.  \n\n\n\n“Hell on Hall Street” is a documentary chronicling the grassroots movement that shut it down — led by people directly impacted\, community organizers\, and legal advocates who refused to accept cages as public safety. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the premiere screening and a post-film panel discussion with members of the team behind the movement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/hell-on-hall-street-a-documentary-premiere/
LOCATION:Central Library\, 1301 Olive Street\, St. Louis\, Missouri\, 63103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260219T161823Z
CREATED:20260129T213849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T161823Z
UID:55274-1772276400-1772287200@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Northside Movement Center Capital Campaign Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Northside Movement Center’s Grand Opening Weekend\, Friends of Northside is hosting a Capital Campaign Luncheon\, and inviting supporters to invest in the foundation and legacy of the Northside Movement Center. \n\n\n\nThe Northside Movement Center is more than a building—it’s a long-term investment in families\, neighbors\, and community partners who have sustained for generations\, often without the stable infrastructure they deserve. \n\n\n\nThis luncheon supports our fundraising effort to fully resource the building\, care for it over time\, and ensure it remains a stable\, community-controlled home for organizing\, legal advocacy\, leadership development\, and community response for years to come. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to welcome Brittany Packnett-Cunningham\, special guest and campaign chair\, who will join us in conversation as we collectively invest in a future rooted in justice\, dignity\, and community power. \n\n\n\nAs a supporter of our organizations\, you know movements require more than passion—they require infrastructure. They need places where people can gather\, plan\, heal\, and build power together.  \n\n\n\nTables and individual tickets are available now. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nMedia disclaimer: By entering an event or program of the Northside Movement Center\, you are entering an area where photography\, audio and video recording may occur. \n\n\n\nYour entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance\, voice\, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with the Northside Movement Center and its initiatives\, including\, by way of example only\, use on websites\, in social media\, news and advertising. \n\n\n\nBy entering the event premises\, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event\, including\, without limitation\, any right to inspect or approve the photo\, video or audio recording of you\, any claims for invasion of privacy\, violation of the right of publicity\, defamation\, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media. \n\n\n\nYou understand that all photography\, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing\, please do not enter the event premises.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/northside-movement-center-capital-campaign-luncheon/
LOCATION:Missouri
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T183000
DTSTAMP:20260219T161707Z
CREATED:20260128T195533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T161707Z
UID:55163-1772206200-1772217000@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Northside Movement Center Ribbon Cutting & Community Open House
DESCRIPTION:A dream is becoming a reality. Celebrate the official grand opening of the new Northside Movement Center alongside Action St. Louis and ArchCity Defenders! \n\n\n\nThis newly renovated 36\,000 sqft. building is now the shared space of two powerful social justice organizations\, and a permanent home for organizing\, connection\, and movement-building in North St. Louis. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to join us for the official ribbon cutting\, followed by an afternoon of guided tours\, light refreshments\, activities for the whole family\, community resources and more. \n\n\n\nWe’re so excited to welcome neighbors\, partners and supporters\, and\, together\, make this a home for movement. \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday\, Feb. 27\, 3:30-6:30pmWhere: 5939 Goodfellow Blvd \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nMedia disclaimer\n\n\n\nBy entering an event or program of the Northside Movement Center\, you are entering an area where photography\, audio and video recording may occur. \n\n\n\nYour entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance\, voice\, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with the Northside Movement Center and its initiatives\, including\, by way of example only\, use on websites\, in social media\, news and advertising. \n\n\n\nBy entering the event premises\, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event\, including\, without limitation\, any right to inspect or approve the photo\, video or audio recording of you\, any claims for invasion of privacy\, violation of the right of publicity\, defamation\, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media. \n\n\n\nYou understand that all photography\, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing\, please do not enter the event premises.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/northside-movement-center-grand-opening-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/
LOCATION:Missouri
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T133000
DTSTAMP:20251119T170514Z
CREATED:20251119T170511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T170514Z
UID:48380-1772193600-1772199000@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:CLE: Providing Expungement Pro Bono Representation 2026
DESCRIPTION:ArchCity Defenders is offering a FREE CLE from Expungement Coordinator Kim Neu for prospective volunteer lawyers who are interested in providing expungement pro bono representation in Missouri. The virtual CLE will train lawyers on everything they need to know to assess expungement eligibility\, forms to complete and file\, and how to successfully represent someone in an expungement case.Friday\, February 27\, 202512 – 1:30 p.m.You must register in advance using this form. A link will be provided prior to the event \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nApproved for 1.8 hours Missouri CLE\, including .6 Ethics\, .6 Elimination of Bias credit
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/cle-providing-expungement-pro-bono-representation-2026/
LOCATION:Missouri
CATEGORIES:CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260112T222433Z
CREATED:20251119T170142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T222433Z
UID:48377-1769774400-1769781600@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:CLE: Representing Defendants in Municipal Court 2026
DESCRIPTION:ArchCity Defenders is offering a FREE CLE from attorney William Waller that will provide an introduction to municipal court practice in the St. Louis region\, focusing on representing defendants charged with municipal ordinance violations. \n\n\n\nFriday\, January 30\, 202612 – 2:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nYou must register in advance using this form. A link will be provided prior to the event: \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nApproved for 2.4 hours Missouri CLE
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/cle-representing-defendants-in-municipal-court-2026/
LOCATION:Missouri
CATEGORIES:CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T130000
DTSTAMP:20251126T182954Z
CREATED:20251119T164102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T182954Z
UID:48373-1765540800-1765544400@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:CLE: Obtaining Public Records for Use in Litigation
DESCRIPTION:ArchCity Defenders is offering a FREE CLE from ACD Attorneys Lee Camp and Sarah Galloway that will provide an overview of how to obtain\, sue for\, and use public Records in Missouri civil proceedings. \n\n\n\nFriday\, December 12\, 202512:00 – 1:00 p.m.You must register in advance using this form. A Teams link will be provided prior to the event. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nApproved for 1.2 hours Missouri CLE credit
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/cle-obtaining-public-records-for-use-in-litigation/
LOCATION:Missouri
CATEGORIES:CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T130000
DTSTAMP:20251010T175043Z
CREATED:20251010T165813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T175043Z
UID:46456-1763121600-1763125200@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:CLE: Notable 2025 Eighth Circuit Decisions in Federal Civil Rights Law
DESCRIPTION:ArchCity Defenders is offering a FREE CLE from Maureen Hanlon\, Ebony McKeever\, and Brianna Coppersmith on our Civil Litigation team. We will cover common themes from this year’s docket and discuss the Civil Rights law implications of four notable cases.  \n\n\n\nFriday\, November 14th\, 202512:00 – 1:00 p.m.You must register in advance using this form. A Teams link will be provided prior to the event. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\nApproved for 1.2 hours Missouri CLE credit
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/cle-notable-2025-eighth-circuit-decisions-in-federal-civil-rights-law/
LOCATION:Missouri
CATEGORIES:CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T130000
DTSTAMP:20250930T200146Z
CREATED:20250926T164340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T200146Z
UID:46415-1760097600-1760101200@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:CLE: working with experts when defending criminal cases
DESCRIPTION:ArchCity Defenders is offering a virtual CLE on Friday\, October 10\, 2025\, offering insight on criminal defense. This CLE will provide a practical introduction to working with experts when defending criminal cases\, presented by Lindsay Ponce\, Criminal and Municipal Defense Attorney at ArchCity Defenders. \n\n\n\nThis training will explore the various ways in which a criminal defense attorney can work with experts to defend criminal cases. We will cover Missouri’s rules regarding the use of experts as well as unique ways to use experts to the defense’s benefit.1.2 Hours of Missouri CLE credit approved. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/cle-working-with-experts-when-defending-criminal-cases/
LOCATION:Missouri
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T150000
DTSTAMP:20250917T190844Z
CREATED:20250902T212337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T190844Z
UID:46370-1758891600-1758898800@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:CLE: A Practical Introduction to Section 1983 Civil Rights Litigation
DESCRIPTION:ArchCity Defenders is offering an in-person CLE on Friday\, September 26\, 2025\, raising money for our ongoing nonprofit legal services. This CLE will provide a practical introduction to Section 1983 Civil Rights Litigation. Our presenter is Stephen Ryals\, Special Litigation Counsel with ArchCity Defenders and a civil rights litigation expert with over 37 years of experience. We hope you’ll join us in learning from one of the best\, and one of the reasons ArchCity has such a robust Civil Rights Litigation practice.  \n\n\n\nOnce you complete this form\, you will be emailed a link to complete your registration with a suggested donation: $100 for lawyers from law firms$25 for lawyers from solo firms\, nonprofits\, or students \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to our colleagues at Husch Blackwell for hosting and co-sponsoring this CLE. \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday\, September 26\, 2025 from 1:00pm – 3:00pmWhere: Husch Blackwell Conference Center\, 8001 Forsyth Blvd Ste 1500\, Clayton\, MO 63105 Parking: Validated parking instructions will be included with registration reply.  \n\n\n\nYou must register 48 hours in advance using this form. 2.1 Hours of Missouri CLE credit approved. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/cle-a-practical-introduction-to-section-1983-civil-rights-litigation/
LOCATION:Husch Blackwell Conference Center\, 8001 Forsyth Blvd\, Clayton\, Missouri\, 63105\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T150000
DTSTAMP:20250820T170006Z
CREATED:20250818T205532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T170006Z
UID:46313-1757160000-1757170800@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Close the workhouse cookout
DESCRIPTION:From defunded to demolished\, join us as we celebrate the end of the Workhouse era! Come out on Sept 6. 12-3pm at O’Fallon Park\, Pavillion 1\, for free food\, games and community celebration. So many people have been part of #ClosetheWorkhouse and we’d love to share this moment with you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/close-the-workhouse-cookout/
LOCATION:O’Fallon Park\, St. Louis\, Missouri\, 63147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T220000
DTSTAMP:20250710T142042Z
CREATED:20250618T154518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T142042Z
UID:46201-1752865200-1752876000@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Holidays in July: A Karaoke Competition
DESCRIPTION:Sing this summer. Give Joy this winter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhenFriday\, July 18\, 20247pm–10pm \n\n\n\nWhereHandleBar4127 Manchester Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63110 \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresented by STL Red Carpet Entertainment\, this Holidays in July: A Karaoke Competition fundraiser supports ArchCity Defenders’ annual Client Gift Drive\, providing holiday gift cards to client families based on household size. Held at HandleBar—a quirky\, bike-themed bar offering eclectic pub grub\, craft beer\, and live music. The event includes a judged karaoke competition with prizes\, donor-powered voting\, and open karaoke afterwards.  Sponsorships include reserved tables and bonus votes. All proceeds go toward gift cards; if the goal is exceeded\, remaining funds will support general operations. Last year’s drive supported 103 households (301 individuals). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdmission & Table Info\n\n\n\nFree general admission (first come\, first served seating)Reserved tables available for purchase (includes perks) \n\n\n\nContestant Entry Fee\n\n\n\n$15 to competeIncludes 2 performance rounds and prize eligibility \n\n\n\nPrizes\n\n\n\n$200 Grand PrizeBonus categories such as: Best Costume\, Crowd Favorite\, Most Dramatic\, and more \n\n\n\nContest Format\n\n\n\nRound One: Crowd Control – Contestant’s song of choiceRound Two: Mic Check for Justice – Protest or justice-themed anthemBackup songs encouraged for each round \n\n\n\nExtras\n\n\n\nGames between roundsOpen karaoke for non-contestants (time permitting) \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/holidays-in-july-a-karaoke-competition/
LOCATION:Missouri
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T130000
DTSTAMP:20250611T154927Z
CREATED:20250610T184914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T154927Z
UID:46185-1751025600-1751029200@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:CLE | Ethics of Client Counseling in Civil Rights Cases
DESCRIPTION:ArchCity Defenders is offering a FREE CLE that will provide discussion and information about client counseling indigent clients\, particularly those in jails or prison\, in civil rights cases in a way that builds relationships\, comports with ethical requirements\, and is culturally sensitive. Friday\, June 27th\, 202512 – 1:00 p.m.You must register in advance using this form. A Teams link will be provided prior to the event.Approved for 1.2 hours Missouri CLE credit\, including 1.2 hours of ethics and 1.2 hours of elimination of bias credit \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/cle-ethics-of-client-counseling-in-civil-rights-cases/
LOCATION:Missouri
CATEGORIES:CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T130000
DTSTAMP:20250430T195917Z
CREATED:20250124T182136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T195917Z
UID:41811-1748606400-1748610000@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:CLE | Understanding Orders of Protection in Missouri
DESCRIPTION:ArchCity Defenders is offering a FREE CLE that will provide an introduction to Orders of Protection in Missouri – including an overview of the order of protection process\, supporting your client in challenging a full order at different points in the process\, consequences for violating them\, and an overview of community alternatives. Friday\, May 30\, 202512 – 1:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nYou must register in advance using this form. A Teams link will be provided prior to the event.Applying for 1.2 hours Missouri CLE credit \n\n\n\nPresenter: Rudy Angulo \n\n\n\nFormat: Virtual \n\n\n\nCost: Free \n\n\n\nYou must register in advance using this form. A link will be provided prior to the event. \n\n\n\nApproved for 1.2 hours Missouri CLE \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/cle-orders-of-protection-in-missouri/
LOCATION:Missouri
CATEGORIES:CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T210000
DTSTAMP:20250513T183204Z
CREATED:20250507T162201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T183204Z
UID:46138-1747764000-1747774800@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Racial Justice Film Screening | We Turned Up...for Mike Brown
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Return of the Racial Justice Film Series \n\n\n\nChosen for Change and ArchCity Defenders invite you to a powerful evening of storytelling\, reflection\, and conversation with the screening of We Turned Up. Don’t Turn Down. We Did This for Mike Brown.\, a documentary by director Wade Gardner. \n\n\n\n📅 When: Tuesday\, May 20🕕 Doors open at 6:00 PM | Screening at 6:30 PM | Q&A to follow📍 Where: 24:1 Cinema\, 6755 Page Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63133 \n\n\n\nIn We Turned Up. Don’t Turn Down. We Did This for Mike Brown.\, filmmaker Wade Gardner examines the deeply personal and political aftermath of the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown Jr. by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. Through intimate interviews with those closest to the case—and voices from both sides—the documentary shines light on why the Brown family was denied their day in court and how this tragedy ignited a national movement for racial justice. \n\n\n\nDescribed by leading scholar of African-American history\, Dr. Gerald Horne\, as “a major contribution” to both activism and cinema\, this film is a call to remember\, reflect\, and act. \n\n\n\n🎟️ Admission is free\, but registration is required. Seating is limited to 100 guests. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDisclaimer: By attending this event\, you acknowledge that photography\, video\, and audio recording may take place. Your presence signifies your consent to the use of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to ArchCity Defenders’ and Chosen for Change’s work—such as websites\, social media\, and promotional materials—without restriction or compensation. \n\n\n\nWe appreciate your understanding and support. If you prefer not to be recorded\, we kindly ask that you refrain from entering the event space.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/racial-justice-film-screening-we-turned-up-for-mike-brown/
LOCATION:Missouri
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T170000
DTSTAMP:20250328T155708Z
CREATED:20250321T195518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T155708Z
UID:46045-1745589600-1745600400@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Ethics\, Bias\, and the Law: Delivering Justice in 2025
DESCRIPTION:ArchCity Defenders is offering an in-person\, FREE ethics-forward CLE (with bias credit included) discussing the state of diversity protections in 2025\, bias and the practice of law\, and what it means to deliver “justice for all” in a today’s legal practice. This program is especially designed for lawyers who want to volunteer with ArchCity Defenders. We have a maximum capacity of 35 attorneys so please only register if you are for sure able to attend!  \n\n\n\nFriday\, April 25\, 20252:00 – 4:00p.m. CLE4:00-5:00pm Happy Hour \n\n\n\nWe’re so grateful to our colleagues at SandbergPhoenix for hosting and co-sponsoring this CLE!  \n\n\n\nLocation: SandbergPhoenix701 Market Street\, 6th FloorSt. Louis\, MO 63101You must register in advance using this form: \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nApplying for 2.4 hours Missouri CLE credit\, including 2.1 hours of elimination of bias ethics credit.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/ethics-bias-and-the-law-delivering-justice-in-2025/
LOCATION:Missouri
CATEGORIES:CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T210000
DTSTAMP:20250210T225606Z
CREATED:20250131T190136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T225606Z
UID:42486-1743872400-1743886800@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:ArchCity Defenders 12th Annual Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the best trivia night in town: the ArchCity Defenders’ 12th Annual Trivia Night!  \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, April 5\, 2025 | Doors open at 5pm; trivia starts at 6pm. \n\n\n\nWhere: South Broadway Athletic Club \n\n\n\nBuy your individual or table tickets:\n\n\n\n\nGet your tickets here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about sponsorships and apply:\n\n\n\n\nBecome a sponsor!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe need volunteers like you to make this night of fun and fundraising possible:\n\n\n\n\nSign up to volunteer!
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/acd-trivia-2025/
LOCATION:South Broadway Athletic Club\, 2301 S. 7th Street\, St. Louis\, Missouri\, 63104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T133000
DTSTAMP:20241118T204954Z
CREATED:20241118T204950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T204954Z
UID:35302-1740744000-1740749400@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:CLE | Providing Expungement Pro Bono Representation
DESCRIPTION:ArchCity Defenders is offering a FREE CLE for prospective volunteer lawyers who are interested in providing expungement pro bono representation in Missouri. The virtual CLE will train lawyers on everything they need to know to assess expungement eligibility\, forms to complete and file\, and how to successfully represent someone in an expungement case. We will also discuss implicit bias – what it is\, how it impacts attorney and judges\, how to combat their bias\, and how to combat your own bias. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Kim Neu \n\n\n\nFormat: Virtual \n\n\n\nCost: Free \n\n\n\nApproved for 1.8 hours Missouri CLE\, including .6 elimination of bias ethics credit. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/cle-providing-expungement-pro-bono-representation/
LOCATION:Missouri
CATEGORIES:CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T140000
DTSTAMP:20241011T143449Z
CREATED:20241011T141833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T143449Z
UID:33778-1738324800-1738332000@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:CLE | Representing Defendants in Municipal Court
DESCRIPTION:ArchCity Defenders is offering a FREE CLE that will provide an introduction to municipal court practice in the St. Louis region\, focusing on representing defendants charged with municipal ordinance violations. \n\n\n\nApproved for 2.4 hours Missouri CLE \n\n\n\nPresenter: William Waller \n\n\n\nFormat: Virtual \n\n\n\nCost: Free \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/cle-representing-defendants-in-municipal-court/
LOCATION:Missouri
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T130000
DTSTAMP:20241011T143422Z
CREATED:20241011T141257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T143422Z
UID:33775-1734091200-1734094800@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:CLE | Intersection of Fair Housing and Homelessness
DESCRIPTION:ArchCity Defenders is offering a FREE CLE that will provide an overview of how the Fair Housing Act can be used to assist unhoused individuals and those staying in transitional or affordable housing. We will go through common FHA violations in St. Louis City/County\, additional protections for unhoused individuals with disabilities\, and special considerations when working with unhoused individuals. \n\n\n\nApproved for 1.2 hours Missouri CLE \n\n\n\nPresenter: KB Doman \n\n\n\nFormat: Virtual \n\n\n\nCost: Free \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/cle-intersection-of-fair-housing-and-homelessness/
LOCATION:Missouri
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T210000
DTSTAMP:20241014T170239Z
CREATED:20241014T163105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T170239Z
UID:33792-1731610800-1731618000@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Trivia to fund ACD's annual holiday Gift Drive
DESCRIPTION:Where: Wellspent Brewing Company\, 2917 Olive St \n\n\n\nHost: ACD Staff Attorney/Trivia Guru Li-Mae McNehlan \n\n\n\n20% of the night’s brewing company profits go to ACD’s 8th Annual Holiday Gift Drive! \n\n\n\n50-50 Raffle & Other Games \n\n\n\nPrizes for Trivia 1st and 2nd Place
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/trivia-to-fund-acds-annual-holiday-gift-drive/
LOCATION:Missouri
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T130000
DTSTAMP:20241011T143359Z
CREATED:20241011T140625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T143359Z
UID:33767-1731067200-1731070800@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:CLE | Wanteds in St. Louis: What Are They and How to Defend Your Client
DESCRIPTION:ArchCity Defenders is offering a FREE CLE that will provide an overview of the practice of police in the St. Louis region issuing Wanteds instead of warrants\, constitutional issues around this practice\, and how to defend your client if a wanted has been issued for them. \n\n\n\nApproved for 1.2 hours Missouri CLE \n\n\n\nPresenter: Maureen Hanlon \n\n\n\nFormat: Virtual \n\n\n\nCost: Free \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/cle-wanteds-in-st-louis-what-are-they-and-how-to-defend-your-client/
LOCATION:Missouri
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T220000
DTSTAMP:20240826T153304Z
CREATED:20240207T182649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T153304Z
UID:30043-1728151200-1728165600@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:ArchCity Defenders 15th Anniversary Showcase
DESCRIPTION:CELEBRATE 15 YEARS OF ADVOCACY AND JUSTICE WITHARCHCITY DEFENDERS\n\n\n\nSince our founding\, we’ve grown from a small\, dedicated team into a nationally recognized organization dedicated to defending marginalized individuals and communities and fighting systemic injustices. We have provided legal services to thousands of clients; challenged unconstitutional practices; and addressed systemic issues such as mass incarceration\, housing insecurity\, debtors’ prisons\, and state violence. We continue to educate the public and support communities\, helping them to navigate and challenge oppressive systems.  \n\n\n\nThis 15th anniversary\, we would like to reflect on the impact of this work\, unpack the pivotal moment in which we currently find ourselves\, and dream together with our community about what the next 15 years and beyond can be. Looking forward\, we aim to strengthen our advocacy efforts to influence policy changes\, increase access to our services through expanded outreach\, and foster a culture of justice by developing future advocates. Join us on October 5th to reflect on our journey\, celebrate our successes\, and envision a future of justice and liberation. \n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship and Committee Opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A SPONSOR
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/archcity-defenders-15th-anniversary-showcase/
LOCATION:St. Louis Science Center\, 5050 Oakland Ave\, St. Louis\, Missouri\, 63110\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T150000
DTSTAMP:20240716T195647Z
CREATED:20240716T195642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T195647Z
UID:33643-1722078000-1722092400@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Summer: Southside
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/freedom-summer-southside/
LOCATION:Missouri
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T220000
DTSTAMP:20240607T141315Z
CREATED:20240605T200148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T141315Z
UID:33577-1721415600-1721426400@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Giving in July Karaoke Competition Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Love to sing? – GREAT! \n\n\n\nHate to sing? – YOU DON’T HAVE TO! \n\n\n\nWant to support ACD’s efforts to support our Client Gift Drive? – COME ON OUT!! BRING YOUR FRIENDS!! \n\n\n\nSpace is limited so please reserve your place by registering to attend ahead of time. Admission is FREE for those who sign up in advance! \n\n\n\nTime: 7:00pm – 10:00pm \n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, July 19\, 2024 \n\n\n\nLocation Earthbound Beer Taproom \n\n\n\nAdmission:  FREE if You Sign-Up in Advance! $10 Suggested donation at the door \n\n\n\nCheer on the contestants and donate to vote for the best performances! Your donations push performers up the leaderboard. On the night of the event\, you will receive instructions on how to vote/donate! The performer with the most votes/donations wins! \n\n\n\nVIP seating is available! For a $125 donation you can reserve a VIP table for you and your friends! A VIP Table includes performance of the song selection of your choice (optional)\, bonus votes to apply to your favorite performer\, preferred table seating\, snacks\, and drink tickets! To reserve your VIP table complete the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers: Sing for a Cause!\n\n\n\nWe invite all who love to sing\, whether it is on stage or in the shower\, to come show off your musical talents and put on your best performance! \n\n\n\nStep 1: Register to SingTo Perform in the Karaoke Competition\, Register to Sing”  by completing the form here! Note: Space is limited to 12 performances (12 songs). \n\n\n\n\nRegister to sing\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nStep 2: Complete Registration and Reserve Your Song SelectionSuggest any song of your choice! To reserve your song selection: Donate $25 and fill in the song of your choice on the registration form. \n\n\n\nStep 3: Go All Out!Get ready to put on the performance of your life! Sing your heart out\, dance\, plan a fun outfit – it all helps you earn the most votes (and donations for ACD)! \n\n\n\nAwards / Prizes\n\n\n\nAwards/ Prizes will be given for categories such as Best Performance\, Best Costume\, Best Fundraiser and more! \n\n\n\nAfter the Competition\n\n\n\nFun for singers and non-singers alike! \n\n\n\n$5 donation will get you 1 song credit \n\n\n\n$20 You get to jump the karaoke line and sing next.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/giving-in-july-karaoke/
LOCATION:Missouri
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T133000
DTSTAMP:20240717T192734Z
CREATED:20240717T192730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T192734Z
UID:33645-1721304000-1721309400@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:EXPungement Cle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 3rd offering of our Providing Expungement Pro Bono Representation CLE! Expungements can transform opportunities and lives for people in our community—join us in learning how to counsel people through the process! Approved for 1.8 hours MCLE and .6 hours of Elimination of Bias credit.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/expungement-cle/
LOCATION:Missouri
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