ACCD Calendar

The ACCD calendar cites important dates, events, and opportunities in one location, making it easier for you to stay informed and engaged.

Featured Initiative

Hour of Power

A monthly leadership series designed specifically for Chiefs, Deputy Chiefs, and emerging senior leaders.
Learn from experienced defender leaders on topics including:

• Budgets 
• Organizational Strategy 
• Crisis Leadership 
• Ethics 
• Recruitment 
• Media 
• Learning Lab

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Programs & Convenings

ACCD creates spaces for public defense leaders to learn, connect, and lead together.

Featured opportunities:

• NLADA Annual Conference
  • Chief Defender Roundtables
  • Peer learning sessions 
• 2027 ACCD Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana
  Thursday, April 8 – Friday, April 9, 2027
  • Peer learning sessions
  • National convenings with defender leaders and justice partners
• Hour of Power monthly learning series 
• Issue-specific working groups (ACCD Advisory Grp)