Conferences, Trainings, and Events

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July 31st, 2025

Presented in conjunction with NLADA’s JustFundIt campaign, this web event will provide an overview of the federal revenue that states and local government traditionally receive; how state and local government might fill gaps left by reduced federal resources; and perspectives from public defender and civil legal aid providers who rely on state and local funding to support services for people with low incomes.

August 1st, 2025

Join us for a high-impact, science-based workshop for professionals who face pressure, fast decisions, and high-stakes moments -- and want to stay sharp, confident, and composed when it counts.

August 7th, 2025

This webinar features three defense attorney-led programs in Portland, Oregon; St. Louis, Missouri, and; Toledo, Ohio aiming to improve initial appearance release outcomes through various and new innovative strategies.

August 8th, 2025

We invite proposals that create spaces for attendees to share current challenges and brainstorm solutions; that explore policies and practices harming people and communities and ways to respond; and that celebrate the concrete ways our community demonstrates its strength and resilience.

September 24th, 2025

The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) Exemplar Awards Gala will honor distinguished members of the corporate counsel and private law firm communities who demonstrate outstanding leadership, vision, dedication, and achievement in promoting and supporting equal justice.

October 15th, 2025

The certificate program includes three exciting days of learning facilitated by nationally recognized experts in the field. This is an intensive training offered to beginners or professionals who want to innovate their mitigation skills.

October 29th, 2025

The NLADA Annual Conference is the premier skills-building and knowledge-sharing event for the civil legal aid, public defense, and public interest law communities.

May 13th, 2026

The ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference is an annual gathering of legal services and pro bono advocates to share and learn about developments and innovations in providing legal services to low-income persons.