September 2022
The Schedule At-A-Glance is Now Available

As the 2022 NLADA Annual Conference draws near, we are excited to share the at-a-glance schedule with you!

The conference will feature nearly 100 total workshops focused on multiple tracks including workshops in the Civil, Client and Community Advocate, Public Defender, Racial Justice and Leadership tracks. Click the button below to see this year's sessions at a glance and register to join us at this year's annual conference!
We have also recently updated the Annual Conference COVID-19 Protocol. NLADA will comply with all federal and local mandates and policies regarding COVID-19 and reserves the right to revise this policy and/or institute additional precautions as circumstances may warrant. Click here to read our updated protocol.
Save the Date for ADT!

The 2023 National Appellate Defender Training (ADT) offers an intensive, five-day virtual learning experience. ADT is designed specifically for attorneys who represent indigent defendants in criminal and delinquency appeals in the state and federal court systems. This national skills training brings together court and appellate public defenders at the state and federal levels, assigned counsel, contract defenders, and Criminal Justice Act private attorneys for a multi-day program.

This year's ADT will be held January 17-20 at the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center in Denver, Colorado.
NLADA Community
Engagement Study

NLADA is embarking upon a comprehensive evaluation of the demographics of our membership, communication style and the training and technical assistance we provide. As we embrace our mission of advancing access to justice, we would like your valued feedback.

The deadline to complete the survey is October 31.

Those who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. We will select 10 winners! Click the button below to take part in the survey.
Kutak-Dodds Prizes and Beacon of Justice Awards 2023

Nominations for the 2023 Kutak-Dodds Prizes and Beacon of Justice Awards will soon be available.

The Kutak-Dodds Prizes honor the accomplishments of one civil legal aid attorney and one public defender who, through the practice of law, are reinforcing the principle and reality of justice for all under the law. The Beacon of Justice Awards acknowledge law firms that have provided an exemplary pro bono commitment to a designated area of representation. The 2023 theme will be announced in October.

Both the Kutak-Dodds Prizes and the Beacon of Justice Awards will be presented at NLADA’s Annual Exemplar Awards Gala on June 8, 2023 in Washington, DC. Please visit us during Annual Conference at the NLADA Membership booth for more information or email us at safeguardjustice@nlada.org.
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Member Corner

Is your NLADA Membership Current?

Be sure to renew your annual membership dues to assure access to the best tools, support and resources. NLADA members benefit from a number of exclusive resources to boost your advocacy efforts including access to the NLADA listserv communities, discounts with affinity partners including the NLADA Insurance program, Mutual of America, Justice Federal Credit Union, and so much more. With the Annual Conference quickly approaching, having your membership is in good standing will ensure you can take take full advantage of conference bonuses and group registration discounts.

For inquiries about renewing your membership or your membership status, please email Member Services at membership@nlada.org.
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