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A Racial Justice Lens
This year, we have seen a renewed reckoning with racial injustice, and NLADA is hopeful for the opportunity to dismantle the racism and legacy of white supremacy that plagues our country. While we are searching for new bold ways to create a path forward to advancing racial equity, one thing we know for sure – we are much stronger when we work together as a community to tackle societal challenges. All of our workshops this year are presented through a race equity lens and will take place with that priority in mind.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
We are now collecting Certifcate of Attendance forms and will report your attendance in those states that have provided accreditation. Visit the Annual Conference dropbox for instructions on completing the form and how to self-apply in those states that require self-applications. Be sure to read the CLE instructions before completing your Certificate of Attendance. The deadline to submit certificates is December 15. Click here to access the Certificate form.
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Tuesday, November 10
12:30-2:00 p.m. Sessions
- An Equity Lens for Civil Proceedings: Educating Courts about Structural Racism
- Building a Specialized Legal Services Program for People Experiencing Homelessness
- Defenders Driving Policy Change
- Exploring LSC's New Financial Guide
- Meeting at the Crossroads of Community Mobilization
- Racial Disparities in Health Outcomes and What Legal Services Can Do
Tuesday, November 10
2:15-3:45 p.m. Sessions
- Balancing the Spectrum of Wellness: Tipping the Scale Through Adversity
- Building Community-Accountable Public Defense
- Implementing and Evaluating Court-Annexed Online Dispute Resolution
- Joining the Fight for Racial Justice: How Legal Aid Programs Can Use Data-Driven Approaches to Dismantle Systemic Racism
- Re-envisioning the Law for Social Justice
- Removing Barriers for Inclusion: Helping Clients Navigate the Legal System in the Digital Environment
Wednesday, November 11
1:45-3:15 p.m. Sessions
Wednesday, November 11
3:45-5:15 p.m. Sessions
- Court, Technology & Access to Justice
- LSC and the Client and Voice
- Our Finest Work Yet: Planting the Seeds for a More Just Future
- Practical Tactics for Trauma-Informed Advocacy
- Solving the Puzzle of Community Lawyering During a Pandemic
- State Legislative Funding Roundtable
Thursday, November 12
12:00-1:30 p.m. Sessions
- Advancing Racial Justice through Pro Bono
- Building Strategic Advocacy in a Time of Crises
- Hot Topics in Fines and Fees
- JFA Planning: Creating Unanticipated Resilience in the Face of COVID-19 & How JFA Tools Advance DEI Work
- Learning to Make Pizza Dough (or other new things) During the Pandemic
Thursday, November 12
1:45-3:15 p.m. Sessions
- Affirmative Advocacy to Challenge the Impacts of COVID-19
- Educating Legislators about Legal Aid 2.0
- Reflective Leadership: Skills for Mindful Supervision of Diverse Teams
- The Role of Culture in Building Strong Public Defense Organizations
- Setting the Agenda for Language Rights 20 Years after Executive Order 13166
- Your Mental Health Matters: Self-Care, Balance, and Wellness in Turbulent Times
Thursday, November 12
3:45-5:15 p.m. Sessions
- Adapting, Evolving, Succeeding: The Eviction Right to Counsel Movement's Response to COVID-19
- COVID-19 and Safety in the Field
- Creative Advocacy & Access to Justice during the Pandemic: Lessons from the Bench and Field
- Natural Disasters During a Public Health Crisis: The Journey to Response, Recovery & Resilience
- Preventing Zombie Projects: Through Integrated Evaluation & Precisely Scoped Legal Tech Projects
- Tenants' and Litigants' Rights in the Age of COVID-19: Common Strategies for Client Education, Data Tracking, Court Access, and Advocacy
Friday, November 13
12:00-1:30 p.m. Sessions
- Building an Immigrants’ Rights Practice And Seeking Systemic Change for Immigrant Communities Under Covid
- Client Representation in the Time of COVID-19: Using Technology to Engage and Represent Clients During a Global Pandemic
- Executive Directors in COVID-19: Can We Stop Saying Pivot?
- Record Clearing in 2020: Challenges and Opportunities
- Replicable Practices in Pro Bono Veterans Projects
- Resident Empowerment during Public Housing Conversions
Friday, November 13
3:05-4:30 p.m. Session
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