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The 2009 Annual Conference took place August 23-27, 2009. Thank you to all who attended. We look forward to seeing you next year! The 2009 Conference information on the remainder of this site is provided for historical purposes.

2009 Conference Details

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Former US Attorney Diane J. Humetewa
Ms. Humetewa started at the U.S. Attorney's Office in 1986 as one of the first victim-witness advocates in the federal criminal justice system and helped develop a victim advocacy model that was replicated nationally. She left the office to attend law school at Arizona State University, graduating in 1993. Before rejoining the U.S. Attorney's Office in 1996 as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney then an Assistant U.S. Attorney, Ms. Humetewa was counsel to Senator John McCain, U. S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and in the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Tribal Justice.

Ms. Humetewa received the Executive Office of United States Attorneys' Director's Award in 1999 for Superior Performance by an Assistant U. S. Attorney. She served as an ad hoc member of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, Native American Subcommittee in 2003.

The Honorable Collene Campbell
Sadly, when people hear the name Collene Campbell, they often think of a crime victim, sadness, murders and a justice system that needs to be improved. Collene's unthinkable "Justice System Education" is not one to be envied. She and her husband of 58 years, Gary, are among the Nation's hardest hit crime victims. Their only son, Scott, 27, became missing in 1982. In 1988, prior to the completion of the trials for their Son's murder, Collene's only sibling, auto racing legend, Mickey Thompson and his wife, Trudy, were brutally shot to death as they were leaving their home for work. In 2001, nearly 14 years later, an arrest was made for the double homicides of Mickey and Trudy Thompson. The enormous pain for the Campbell family has not subsided after enduring the three murders and the continuing long court battles. Even with all of these horrific tragedies, Collene has remained a tireless champion for justice and victims' rights.

Craig Scott

David Fitzsimmons
David Fitzsimmons has become an award-winning editorial cartoonist at the Arizona Daily Star. A Pulitzer Prize finalist in 1988, Fitz has been judged by the Arizona Press Club to be the best political cartoonist in the state for the past three years in a row.

While continuing to draw a daily edit cartoon for the Star, Fitz has also developed a public speaking career, using topical humor and quick sketches to entertain audiences throughout Southern Arizona. In high demand for lectures, charity events, banquets and fundraisers, Fitz has entertained thousands of Tucsonans over the last 20 years with his quick wit and quick sketch shows. Part performer, part caricaturist, part satirist, part clown, and part teacher, he has become a Tucson icon with pen in hand. His presentations have been described as "Dennis Miller Meets Pictionary," and Fitz has headlined at Laffs Comedy Club and opened for Mark Russell.