The 1st Plenary Meeting of the 6th Criminal Law Professional Committee of the Kunming Lawyers Association, along with the "Criminal Lawyer Skills Enhancement—'20 National Pro Bono Lecture Series on Criminal Defense · Kunming Station' Exchange and Training Conference"
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July 18, 2025, The 1st Plenary Meeting of the 6th Criminal Law Professional Committee of the Kunming Lawyers Association, along with the "Criminal Lawyer Skills Enhancement—'20 National Pro Bono Lecture Series on Criminal Defense · Kunming Station' Exchange and Training Conference" It came to a successful close.
This conference was organized by the Kunming Lawyers Association and hosted by the Criminal Law Committee of the Kunming Lawyers Association, with joint support from "Criminal Defense Twenty" and Shanghai King & Wood Mallesons (Kunming) Law Firm.
The meeting was chaired by the vice president in charge of the Kunming Municipal Lawyers Association. Zhang Hui, Zhao Xingxiang, Director of the Specialized Committee on Criminal Affairs, along with Deputy Directors Hu Jia, Yang Lianwei, Cao Huiyong, Wu Guangyi, Li Cheng, Wang Jue, Yang Yahong, and Cui Daming Attending: Deputy Supervisor of the Kunming Municipal Lawyers Association Yin Chaohui Attending as an observer.
Lawyer Zhang Hui
Attorney Pu Hezhou
Meeting By the Vice President of the Kunming Municipal Lawyers Association Zhang Hui Conducting the opening ceremony to rally participants, Pu Hezhou The director delivered a speech on behalf of King & Wood Mallesons' Kunming office. Following this, three vice directors from the Kunming Lawyers Association and three distinguished guests from the "20 Leading Criminal Defense Lawyers" each presented engaging lectures.
Zhao Yunheng Lawyer
Zhao Yunheng The lawyer delivered a presentation titled "Deepening Traditional Expertise and Innovatively Expanding Criminal Legal Services in the Context of a New Era," emphasizing how, amidst the wave of the AI revolution, lawyers must continuously explore new avenues—while firmly anchoring themselves in traditional areas—to embrace both the opportunities and challenges that come with this transformative era.
Lawyer Li Chunguang
Li Chunguang The lawyer delivered a presentation titled "Expanding New Business Opportunities for Lawyers Under the Revised Supervision Regulations," focusing on the current challenges facing the legal profession. The presentation provided an in-depth analysis of the new supervision rules, offering a precise understanding of the evolving legal landscape. It systematically outlined the fresh opportunities brought about by the revised *Supervision Law*, particularly in areas such as expanded coercive measures, enhanced protections for businesses and entrepreneurs, and strengthened rights to appeal. By doing so, the lawyer aimed to help the legal community better adapt to the changing dynamics of the rule-of-law environment through expert insights.
Lawyer Li Cheng
Deputy Director Li Cheng delivered a presentation titled "Breaking Barriers and Enhancing Efficiency in High-Quality Case Handling—A Case Study on Defending Against Official Crime Cases Under the New Supervision Law," focusing on practical challenges. He highlighted key pain points in defending against official crime cases, such as the difficulty in excluding illegally obtained evidence and persuading witnesses to appear in court. Building further on these insights, he shared crucial strategies for legal assistance provided by defense attorneys in the context of the revised Supervision Law, offering clear guidance for enhancing criminal defense practices.
Lawyer Wang Jue
Deputy Director and Attorney Wang Jue delivered a presentation titled "Legal Consultation Services Before Filing Criminal Cases," focusing on the critical area of pre-filing legal advisory services. She explored the growing market demand for such services, delved into the practical aspects of delivering legal consultations, and expanded the scope of criminal legal service offerings. Her insights provide lawyers with a clear and actionable roadmap for effectively engaging in pre-filing legal advisory work.
Lawyer Hu Ruijiang
Attorney Hu Ruijiang delivered a presentation titled "The Art of Cultivating Criminal Trial Skills," focusing on the essential courtroom techniques required for criminal lawyers. He began by emphasizing the critical importance of these skills, then systematically broke down key aspects of trial proficiency—evidence presentation, cross-examination, debate, and adaptability—providing valuable insights to help lawyers enhance their professional edge and competitiveness.
Lawyer Cui Daming
Cui Daming The lawyer delivered a presentation titled "Balancing Choices and Upholding Principles in Criminal Defense Amid the AI Era," emphasizing that artificial intelligence, as a double-edged technological tool in today’s age, requires a clear distinction between its role as a technical aid and the core essence of the legal profession. The speaker underscored that criminal defense lawyers must leverage AI’s practical value while steadfastly preserving their unique, irreplaceable expertise.
Attorney Ren Jie
Ren Jie The lawyer delivered a presentation titled "Ten Difficult Issues in Achieving Effective Defense," drawing on real-life cases to thoroughly analyze and address the challenges involved in processes such as client meetings, preparing case-file review notes, and drafting legal documents. This session provided a comprehensive overview of how effective defense can be translated from theory into practice, offering practical guidance for lawyers engaged in criminal defense work.
Lawyer Zhao Xingxiang
The event concluded with the director of the Criminal Law Committee. Zhao Xingxiang Let's summarize and officially declare the event a successful conclusion.
This conference was packed with insightful content, featuring cutting-edge topics that closely aligned with the latest developments and emerging challenges in the criminal law field—offering lawyers entirely new perspectives. A distinguished lineup of high-caliber speakers shared invaluable real-world experience and expert insights, making it a truly enriching and knowledge-packed event for criminal lawyers from Kunming and across Yunnan Province.
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