Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. is hosting an interactive trial advocacy skills training on Monday, September 8, 2025, as part of our pre-conference schedule leading up to the 2025 PLAN Statewide Training Conference. 

This full-day session will include lectures and small group workshops based on a hypothetical case file. All materials, including instructions and a required preparatory homework assignment, will be sent in advance. Active participation is required throughout the training.

Who Should Attend:

This training is for attorneys in the PLAN Network who are new to the profession or have no practical courtroom experience. Others may register, but priority will be given to this group. Space is limited to 24 participants, with a waitlist available.

Hotel Accommodations:

ATTENTION-HOTEL UPDATE: 

We have been notified that the Hilton Harrisburg room block for the night of September 9 is sold out. 

For many years, our overflow hotel has been the Crowne Plaza a few blocks away; however, due to another event in the area, both the Hilton and the Crowne Plaza are fully sold out for that date.

We have secured additional rooms at the Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center, located just 2.7 miles (about an 9-10-minute drive) from the Hilton Harrisburg. The rate is $110.00 per night, plus taxes. The Penn Harris is located at 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill, PA 17011; more information about the hotel can be found here.

To reserve a room, please call 717-763-7117, Option 1, and mention PA Legal Aid, Statewide Conference.

PLEASE NOTE:

• For those that plan to stay the nights of September 8 and 9, we do have rooms available at the Penn Harris for the 8th, so that you won’t have to switch hotels if you need both nights.
• For those that plan to stay the night of September 8 ONLY, the Hilton does currently have availability on the 8th; feel free to utilize that option if you prefer the Hilton.

Since the Penn Harris Hotel is located across the river from downtown Harrisburg, individuals staying there will need access to a vehicle or may use Uber or Lyft. Here is a link to google maps from the Hilton to The Penn Harris: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qVUFRM9oBJHWzgSj8 

A Limited Block of rooms is available at the Hilton Harrisburg for the conference at a special discounted rate of $162.00 per night.

ROOMS AT THE DISCOUNTED RATE ARE VERY LIMITED SO WE SUGGEST BOOKING YOUR ROOM NOW!

Attendees requiring a hotel accommodation need to reserve a room either online or by telephone:

• ONLINE: To book your reservation online please use this 
  Booking Link: 2025 PLAN Training Conference
• TELEPHONE: To book a reservation by telephone please call 717-233-6000, hit Option 1 and use Group Code 96Y.

Reservations need to be booked in this manner to obtain the conference rate.

You will be responsible for paying for your charges before you leave the Hilton. Room, tax and self-parking will be included on your bill. 

Day attendees will be responsible for paying for parking before you leave.

Questions?

For questions or more information about the substantive content of the training, please contact: Mariel Quiñones Mundo at mquinones@palegalaid.net

If you have questions other about the conference or registration, contact Kelly Bock Yeckley at kbockyeckley@palegalaid.net. 

Registration Information:

Registration is free for PLAN Program Staff. Secure your spot by registering using the Registration link.

Separate Registration is required for attendance at the 2025 PLAN Statewide Training Conference. 

Click here to REGISTER for the Full Conference.