Community Justice Workers in Action: Expanding Help Where People Already Turn
November 4th
Join Frontline Justice for a full-day pre-conference convening on November 4th that brings together community justice workers, legal aid professionals, community-based organizations, and trusted navigators for shared learning, collaboration, and practical strategies to expand access to justice where people already turn for help.
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Train the Trainer: Building Learning Leaders Across the Equal Justice Community
November 3rd - 4th, 2026
Don't just learn about training. Build one!
This highly interactive, two-day institute is designed for trainers, facilitators, supervisors, and learning leaders across public defense, civil legal aid, and the broader equal justice community. Bring a real training project you're developing and use it as your working project throughout the institute.
Through hands-on design labs, facilitation practice, peer coaching, and expert instruction, you'll strengthen your skills in adult learning, instructional design, learner engagement, inclusive facilitation, and training technology while making tangible progress on your own project. You'll leave with practical tools, new ideas, a network of colleagues, and a training plan that's ready to put into action.
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MIE New Executive Director Training
November 3rd - 4th, 2026
The MIE New Executive Director Training offers new legal aid program leadership support and guidance in addressing today’s management challenges. With an agenda that touches topics such as the role of the director, leadership, communications, trust, culture change, race equity work, and financial management; participants have the opportunity to engage with peers, hear from experienced leaders, and think intentionally about the many diverse demands on a director’s time and attention. The training also provides space to workshop specific issues pressing for event attendees, learning from colleagues facing similar challenges. Attendees will leave the training with a new array of skills and perspectives, as well as a strong network of new executive directors who will continue to offer support in the future. Deadline to register for this training is Monday, October 12 2026.
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Client Leadership Pre-Conference
November 4th
Join fellow client leaders and community advocates for a day of learning, connection, and shared reflection focused on sustaining yourself while sustaining the movement for justice. This year's Client Leadership Training will explore wellness, resilience, and sustainable advocacy practices, offering participants practical strategies, opportunities for peer learning, and space to strengthen the relationships that power lasting change. Whether you're an experienced advocate or stepping into a leadership role, you'll leave with new ideas, meaningful connections, and renewed energy for the work ahead. (this program is reserved for individuals with lived-experience in the criminal justice or civil legal aid space)