Criminal defense is one of the most misunderstood roles in the justice system. Attorney and author Richard S. Jaffe explores what it really means to defend the accused, including the moral weight of the job, public judgment, and the responsibility of standing between a client and the power of the state. This session reveals how defense work exposes the true tensions at the heart of justice and how writers can portray that complexity honestly.
How Comic Books Learned to Tell Stories
David Morrell traces the evolution of comic book storytelling from its early roots to modern franchises. He explores how visual narrative, pacing, and theme have shaped the medium and influenced generations of readers.




