Partnering with @legalaidnyc.bsky.social and NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services, we're bringing ADT to NYC! Join us from April 21-24 for 4 days of training that'll guide you through the full spectrum of appellate practice.
Register by March 13: bit.ly/4aSOfWY
We're thrilled to announce that Roof Above CEO Liz Clasen-Kelly will be kicking off #EJC26 with us! Join us in Charlotte from May 13-16 to learn, network, and stand united in support of the legal needs of low-income individuals.
Register for EJC, hosted by NLADA and ABA, today: bit.ly/407oM5S
Are you interested in supporting the future of public defense? We're looking for individuals who want to fight poverty and advance justice by empowering communities through capacity-building services.
Applications due May 1. Learn more via our website: https://bit.pulse.ly/6tkpfw0lbx
As we conclude #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor the Black leaders across our membership whose work strengthens communities every day — through public defense, civil legal aid, and client advocacy — that protect people navigating systems that too often fail them.
We're partnering with Cook County Public Defender to host our next ACCD Convening from April 9-10!
This national gathering invites Chief PDs to witness innovative models in action, engage with community partners, and strengthen our approaches to advocacy and belonging.
Register: bit.ly/4rKWeeM
Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. Join us, @nhlp.bsky.social, and @homelesslaw.bsky.social tomorrow to learn how to represent HUD CoC and ESG participants in evictions and subsidy terminations, including those that may arise due to funding cuts.
Register: https://bit.pulse.ly/tvc67eh1mj
From game-changing training sessions to prestigious awards, NLADA events bring together top leaders in legal aid, public defense, and advocacy. Join us for conferences, webinars, and recognition programs that celebrate those making a real impact in advancing justice.
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How can legal aid and defender offices use AI tools responsibly while protecting client confidentiality and ethical obligations? Join Reduct Video and us on 4/7 for a free ethics CLE webinar that explores the ethical considerations of using AI-powered tech in legal practice.
Sign up: bit.ly/3MJXyPu
Recent funding challenges for #A2J initiatives have left many wondering what their next step will be. Join us next Friday at 3 pm ET for a community discussion on how these challenges affect our work, along with strategies to find more funding and general support.
Register here: bit.ly/4i0cBQp
Are you interested in supporting the future of public defense? We're looking for individuals that want to fight poverty and advance justice by empowering communities through capacity-building services.
Applications due May 1. Learn more via our website: https://nlada.pulse.ly/c3pipeesxo
Recent funding challenges for #A2J initiatives have left many wondering what their next step will be. Join us next Friday at 3 pm ET for a community discussion on how these challenges affect our work, along with strategies to find more funding and general support.
Register here: bit.ly/4i0cBQp
Following a brutal winter storm, Tennessee residents are struggling to recover — suffering through loss of utilities and unexpected financial hurdles. Local legal aid is urging county officials to pause eviction notices for almost 500 families forced to use rent payments to stay afloat.
We are just a couple of days away from #EJC26 Early Bird Registration closing! Register before February 6, 2026 to secure the lowest available rate, apply for scholarship support, and plan ahead for EJC pre-conference programming.
Save your spot today: https://bit.pulse.ly/0l7txwreod
Our hearts are with the people of Minneapolis and the families of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti as they navigate this wave of fear and tragedy due to increased federal law enforcement in their communities.
Read our full statement here: https://nlada.pulse.ly/jd1b4fr0gk
Join us on February 6 from 3-4 p.m. for our Community Resilience Drop-In Group! This month, Jolie Higazi will lead a discussion on the importance of giving and receiving feedback relating to workplace wellbeing and community capacity building.
Register: learninglab.nlada.org/CommunityRes...
New York State Allocated Millions for Public Defense. NYC Isn’t Using It. (via @thecity.nyc)
This commitment to service is a driving force of NLADA’s VISTA Program, which places AmeriCorps VISTA Members in public defender offices nationwide to help ensure access to counsel—regardless of someone’s income, background, or zip code.
Last Friday, NLADA staff volunteered at Leckie Elementary School alongside Martha's Table, a local nonprofit, as part of VISTA’s National Day of Service in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Together, we distributed fresh produce and groceries to families in need—putting service into action.
Today and every other day, we honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by continuing to serve underfunded communities. Help us continue to educate and support our VISTA members volunteering across the country by donating in support of #equaljustice: https://bit.pulse.ly/btcsd39vzx
We are three weeks away from #EJC26 Early Bird Registration closing! Register before February 6, 2026 to secure the lowest available rate, apply for scholarship support, and plan ahead for EJC pre-conference programming.
Save your spot today: https://bit.pulse.ly/oqbehqqbqd
Illinois is allocating $50 million to underserved communities that have been impacted by "systemic racism and disinvestment." A portion of the total grant will support legal aid programs, which are key to uplifting upward mobility and economic stability.
The USDA suspended SNAP payments for Minneapolis and the state of Minnesota, removing access to food for almost 500,000 people. Experts say that the federal administration's demand to re-certify every household receiving SNAP in 30 days is "impossible", jeopardizing the program's future.
Recent funding challenges for #A2J initiatives have left many wondering what their next step will be. Join us next Friday at 3 pm ET for a community discussion on how these challenges affect our work, along with strategies to find more funding and general support.
Register here: bit.ly/4i0cBQp
New work requirements to receive SNAP benefits are creating more barriers for vulnerable populations who need support, especially older adults. @thinkglobalhealth.org explains these requirements, their ramifications, and more:
The nationwide effort to criminalize people who are without housing has subsequently and uniquely harmed communities. #ShelteringInjustice
Learn more about how the criminalization of those experiencing homelessness ensnares people in a never-ending cycle of recidivism: https://bit.ly/3OH2IJN
Wisconsin’s court system is still rebounding from setbacks created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Progress has been made in lowering case resolution times and complaints, but public defenders believe that the State can do more to alleviate heavy caseloads and underfunding.
A new law prevents California cities from punishing legal aid providers that support unhoused Californians. The shift shields lawyers and organizations from potential legislation that labels them as "aiders and abettors" to homeless encampments.
According to recent data, nearly one in eight people in the country receive SNAP benefits to afford food essential to their health and well-being. With your gift, we'll support the service providers who ensure families have access to the nutrition they need.
Donate: bit.ly/GiveToNLADA
2025 reminded us that leadership in justice is not about titles, but about standing shoulder to shoulder with our communities through every challenge.
Donate today to help us keep justice for all alive: bit.ly/GiveToNLADA
This year, eight client members received scholarship funding to attend #NLADA25. Engaging client members in our programming ensures an inclusive learning experience for everyone.
Please donate to help client members like Soummer participate in our programs: https://bit.pulse.ly/12qh7yjtmu
