NLADA Messenger
March 2020
A Message About Coronavirus

We at NLADA care deeply about the community of members, friends and clients who support our equal justice work. We are keeping abreast of the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation by monitoring the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the World Health Organization and U.S. state and local health authorities for instruction and guidance. As the science on this pandemic evolves, we will be updating our communications with our colleagues in the field, including any adjustments to our meetings and conferences.  Our operational decisions will be guided first and foremost by our commitment to the well-being and health of our staff and community.  
Administration's 2021 Budget Proposes Elimination of
LSC and PSLF

The administration's budget proposed the elimination of both the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) in its 2021 budget sent to Congress last month.

The two entities are fundamental aspects of equal justice in America. Elimination of either LSC or PSLF would cause millions of Americans to be denied access to critical legal help. NLADA will continue to advocate strongly in opposition to these cuts and help ensure that these vital programs are not only continued, but fully funded to help meet the needs of Americans across the country.

Learn more about PSLF here . See our work on LSC here .
Upcoming NLADA Webinars

Mark your calendars! NLADA has several webinars coming up this spring to help increase your expertise. All times are Eastern Daylight Time:

  • March 17 @ 2:00 p.m.* - Is VISTA Right for Your Office? An Informational Call With the Santa Barbara Public Defender
  • March 25 @ 2:00 p.m.* - Is VISTA Right for Your Office? An Informational Call With the New York Office of the Appellate Defender
  • May 1 @ 2:00 p.m.* - Serving Victims of Crime Series | Elder Justice – Funding & Delivery Models

Upcoming NLADA's Conferences
The  2020 Equal Justice Conference  will take place   May 7-9   in   Atlanta, GA.

Visit the EJC website to learn more.
The 2020 Holistic Defense and Leadership Conferences will take place June 1-5 in Baltimore, MD

The 2020 Litigation and Advocacy Leaders Conference will take place July 11-14 in Charleson, SC.

Now Accepting Kutak-Dodds Prize Nominations

NLADA and the Robert J. Kutak Foundation grant the Kutak-Dodds Prizes annually at the Exemplar Awards Dinner to honor the accomplishments of one civil legal aid attorney and one public defender who, through the practice of law, are significantly contributing to the enhancement of human dignity and quality of life of those individuals who are unable to afford legal representation. Each prize carries a cash award of $10,000 . Nominations are due April 3.

Member Corner
Members-only Conference Savings!
 
Sign up for membership  before you register for t he  2020 Equal Justice Conference  or the  2020 Holistic Defense and Leadership Conferences  and save  up to $125  on the non-member registration price -   plus  - get all of NLADA's other year-round member benefits -- including access to exclusive resources and training materials.
 
Attending our trainings with your co-workers?  Your best value may be our  Program Membership,   which provides additional discounts and resources to your entire staff!

Questions about  membership ? Contact  membership@nlada.org. Learn more and become a member here.