This interactive skill-building session is designed to provide training and development for new and intermediate-level investigators, taking lessons from pre-trial criminal defense investigations and applying them to post-conviction interview strategy. This session will cover the building blocks of a successful post-conviction interview, from basic preparation and strategy, to advanced topics like dealing with adversarial witnesses and alternative perpetrators. Learn tips and tricks that will set you up for success and help you get in the door. We will explore case studies, conduct thought exercises, and watch videos that demonstrate successful interviewing techniques. At the end of this session, participants will feel confident and empowered to conduct a post-conviction interview from start to finish.