In celebrating our Centennial we are proud to take note of the important amicus briefs we have filed in significant cases affecting indigent defense practice. Participation can take the form of cosigning a brief with other organization(s) or writing and filing a brief on behalf of NLADA alone.

The Amicus Committee's activities include:

• Developing and supporting a network of capable authors and contributors.
• Soliciting examples of amicus pleadings by defenders from around the country on major defender issues.
• Operating a clearinghouse for disseminating these materials to other interested defenders.
• Recommending amicus priorities and strategies to the Defender Policy Group and the NLADA Board of Directors.
• Maintaining a year-round electronic forum for the exchange of information.
• Meeting at least annually, at NLADA s Annual Conference.
• Arranging for NLADA s participation as Amicus Curiae in selected cases.
• Compiling and publishing periodic reports on the Committee s accomplishments and activities.

Membership on the Amicus Committee is open to all interested NLADA members. Volunteer to become a member.

To submit a request for NLADA amicus support, e-mail the Division of Defender Legal Services.