NLADA developed this communications toolkit for defenders in the Safety and Justice Challenge so that they may articulate what effective public defense systems uniquely offer to pretrial reform.
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Featured Events
Apr
25
Combatting Sexual Harassment In Housing
Join this webinar to learn about: types of legal services available to address sexual harassment in housing; the proper process of identifying and referring the crime; civil rights litigation on behalf of victims; and opportunities for collaboration among the Federal Government and those providing direct legal services for the victims.
May
10
2018 Equal Justice Conference San Diego, California
The Equal Justice Conference joins all components of the civil legal aid community to discuss and address issues related to the delivery of legal services to low-income individuals in need of legal assistance. Inspiring keynote speakers, multiple networking opportunities, more than 85 CLE sessions, and a wide selection of low or no cost preconference programs are just some reasons not to miss this year's Equal Justice Conference.
Jun
04
2018 Holistic Defense & Leadership Conferences Philadelphia, PA
The Holistic Defense & Leadership Conferences bring together the public defense community to explore better ways to provide holistic defense services to low-income people who encounter the criminal justice system. Highlights include Discussion/Innovation Labs, networking dinners, and more!
Jun
13
Exemplar Award Dinner
Each year at our Exemplar Award Dinner, we pay tribute to the amazing NLADA equal justice community, sharing their stories and those of the people they serve. We honor members of the corporate and private bar and leaders in civil legal aid, public defense, and policy – those people and organizations who reinforce why our work and advocacy are so vital to those who cannot otherwise afford counsel. We invite you to join us on June 13 as we celebrate their commitment to equal justice.
Jul
14
2018 Litigation and Advocacy Leaders Conference Fort Lauderdale, FL
This conference is designed for those who participate in setting the advocacy agenda and leading its implementation, as well as those taking on new leadership roles, in their civil legal aid or civil rights organization. The gathering provides a not-to-be-missed opportunity for emerging leaders and managing attorneys, in addition to experienced advocacy directors, senior litigators and policy analysts to learn and share cutting-edge advocacy strategies, explore trends affecting low-income people and discuss effective planning and leadership of litigation and advocacy.
Oct
31
2018 Annual Conference Houston, Texas
Please join us in Houston, Texas from October 31 - November 3, 2018 for NLADA's Annual Conference