Ariel Simon to Accept Honor at 2018 Annual Conference
Ariel Simonwill accept the Award for Justice Through Philanthropy on behalf of the Kresge Foundation at the 2018 Annual Conferenceopening plenary.
The Kresge Foundation’s longtime support of civil legal aid has been vital in securing access to justice for innumerable individuals and communities and includes the Justice for All Project, medical-legal partnerships, the Holistic Legal Assistance Network, the Legal Services Corporation and the Legal Impact Network. The Foundation also supports NLADA’s vital Civil Legal Aid Initiative.
Ariel is Kresge’s vice president, chief program and strategy officer. He oversees the Foundation’s programs and learning and evaluation departments. He also leads Kresge’s Opportunity Fund, created in 2017 to respond to unprecedented challenges and threats to the Foundation’s core values and explore and support cross-disciplinary work.
We will be announcing additional speakers and honorees in the near future. For more information about our featured speakers, gohere.
Annual Conference
Early Bird Registration
Extended
Join us fromOctober 31 to November 3 in Houston, Texas for our 2018 Annual Conference. If you missed the August 31 early registration deadline, do not fret! Registration for the conference has been extended until September 14. Register today for the best rates. After registering, book your room at the conference hotel, the Westin Galleriahere. For additional details, visit nlada.org.
A culmination of our work in 2017, this report showcases NLADA's efforts and achievements towards equal justice for everyone. Learn more about our exciting year here.
Exciting Membership Opportunity
Sign up online for a new Civil, Defender or Associate Program membershipbefore September 10for limited-time discounts, including 10% off first year dues, plus our fantastic array of member benefits for your full staff. Visit nlada.org or contact Membership staff at 202-452-0620 ormembership@nlada.orgfor more information.
Innovative New Report on Pretrial Justice Coming Soon
We are excited to announce a new resource to help defenders ensure those accused of crimes have counsel at every stage in their case, beginning with their first appearance in court. Written in collaboration with the American Council of Chief Defenders (ACCD) Standards and Best Practices Committee and made possible by support from theMacArthur Foundation's Safety and Justice Challenge, our forthcoming paper,Access to Counsel at First Appearance: A Promising Practice for Pretrial Safety and Justice,makes the case for quality pretrial representation through legal arguments, empirical data and examples of success stories.
We know this paper will be a valuable tool for the public defense community to advocate pretrial reform around the country. Stay tuned.
It's Back to School Time
Pencils, notebooks and binders are not the only items on students’ back to school lists. Children also need safe, stable homes, access to healthcare and food security.
Across the country, NLADA members are providing legal services to low-income families in need of representation – advocating vigorously on behalf of children and their families to ensure that they have what they need to show up in school ready to learn and succeed. Over the next two weeks, NLADA invites you to help us ensure a brighter future for kids everywhere.Donate today!
Member Corner
Did you know membership grants you exclusive member benefits and resources? Have a look at a few of them below:
Program Members receive access to these resources for their entire staff. Visit nlada.org/become-a-member, or contact Membership staff (202-452-0620 or membership@nlada.org) for information about your account or how to join.
