October 2021
Join us for the 2021 NLADA Annual Conference!
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2021 NLADA Annual Conference. This year's conference will be a hybrid event, primarily taking place online with limited in-person offerings in Nashville, TN. In-person training will happen on Thursday, November 11, and Friday, November 12, with sessions happening between 8:00-11:00 a.m. (Central Time). This schedule is subject to change.

We have a robust virtual program planned for you. There's something for everyone this year!

  • (For Defenders) - How To Avoid Unintentionally Reproducing Entrenched Racism, No Matter Who You Are
  • (For Civil Legal Aid) - Addressing Racial Justice: How Legal Aid Can Address Systemic Injustices to Better Serve Communities
  • (For Clients) - LSC and the Client Voice
  • (For Everyone) - Social Advocacy: Using Social Media to Advance Advocacy Objectives

The virtual program will include a series of “Strategic Issues Discussions.” The limited-attendance, in-person trainings onsite in Nashville, TN, will offer hands-on tools and provide a space for intimate small group conversation. Attendees will learn from national experts and tackle cutting-edge issues that affect the client, civil and defender communities. Click here to learn more about virtual and in-person programming.
Continuing Resolution Passed Amid Reconciliation Uncertainty

Recently, the House and Senate each passed a Continuing Resolution (CR), which was then signed by the President, to provide funding for federal programs and agencies at current levels until December 3. Congress has not yet made appropriations for FY2022, which began on Friday, making a CR necessary to avoid a government shutdown. The CR includes an additional $40 million in funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) to assist in the recovery after a number of recent natural disasters, and LSC has indicated that grantees in affected areas will soon be invited to apply for a portion of these funds.

Congress now has an additional two months to successfully agree on discretionary spending levels for FY2022. NLADA is continuing to analyze this legislation and will keep you updated. Find updates here.
NLADA Racial Equity Initiative: A Celebration of Courageous Leadership

On November 4th at 7:00 PM ET, please join us for an evening of recognizing racial equity trailblazers, emerging leaders and special guests. We will celebrate new leadership at NLADA and Service Corporation while also launching NLADA's Race Equity Initiative Campaign. For more information, please contact Aileen Moffatt at a.moffatt@nlada.org.
Unrepresented: Why Counsel at First Appearance is Critical

On October 27, 2021, from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m ET, tune in to see NLADA's own Michael Mrozinski make the case for why counsel at first appearance is a critical aspect of holistic, equitable justice, at the Virginia Community Criminal Justice Pretrial Forum. Click here to learn more and register for the event
NLADA's COVID-19 Resource Center

It is important as ever to stay informed. To help you, we are continuing to provide the most pertinent and up-to-date information regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic. NLADA's Resource Center provides information by issues most relevant to our members. Access the latest information here.
Member's Corner

Gift an NLADA membership to a law school student, graduate or legal professional in your life. Our membership is a gift that carries throughout their career and keeps them connected to the legal community during this global pandemic.

NLADA gives you the tools you need to conduct your work effectively and continue making equal justice a reality. This is done through renowned trainings and conferences, up-to-date information services, publications, technical assistance and leading advocacy initiatives to increase funding. 


***Be sure to stop by and visit NLADA's virtual Membership booth during our upcoming 2021 Annual Conference. We'd love to connect with you!***
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