Sign in

National Legal Aid and Defender Association

@nlada.bsky.social
617 followers 70 following 511 posts

Advancing Civil and Criminal Justice since 1911 www.nlada.org

PostsRepliesMedia
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 8h
Today, we recognize #OrangeShirtDay and honor the Indigenous children who were taken from their families and communities and forced into residential schools, as well as the survivors, families, and communities who continue to carry the impacts of these systems.
111
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 11h
Our final Rethinking Justice webinar is happening TODAY at 3 pm ET and focuses on cognitive decline and the financial exploitation of older adults. Join NLADA and the MGH Center for Law, Brain, and Behavior for this vital seminar centered on protecting our elders from harm. 🔗: bit.ly/4gGQiQw
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Now more than ever, we need to build and nurture the safe spaces we have within the legal community as we fight for a better world. Join us this Friday for a discussion on #advocacy, #mentalhealth, and community resilience amongst like-minded peers. Register: bit.ly/4shRkp3
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Last Thursday's Exemplar Awards Gala amplified the collective power of the equal justice movement while celebrating trailblazers advancing efforts to ensure everyone who needs legal support receives it.
100
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
In the past 12 months, SCOTUS has issued 71 decisions affecting criminal defense, civil rights, housing, and public benefits. Join us and @americanbar.org on October 5 for a free live webinar covering the 2025-2026 SCOTUS term and exploring its effects on community members. Register: bit.ly/4iJyo1f
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We’re proud to recognize our 2026 Exemplar Awards Gala Host Committee, a group of leaders who stepped up to help make this year’s Gala a success. Because of their leadership, we’ve already surpassed our fundraising goal—meaning more unrestricted support to strengthen legal aid and public defense.
100
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
It takes a community to advance justice. Every day, attorneys and advocates stand beside people facing some of life’s most difficult challenges. Today, we’re celebrating our Friend Level Sponsors for being part of that community and supporting NLADA’s mission. Support NLADA today: bit.ly/4vVphxh
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
September’s Rethinking Justice series continues this Wednesday at 3 pm ET with a webinar on addiction and substance use disorders. Join NLADA and MGH CLBB to discuss the implications of modern addiction research on legal representation, sentencing, treatment recs, and more. 🔗: bit.ly/4gGQiQw
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
We’re honored to recognize our Ambassador Level Sponsors for their generous support of NLADA and their commitment to the legal aid and public defense communities. Together, we can help ensure that people have access to the advocacy and representation they need when it matters most.
100
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Session proposals for #EJC27 are now open! Your expertise can spark the next breakthrough in this movement and help us build an agenda that tackles the field's most urgent challenges with bold, innovative thinking. Proposals are due on October 8. More info: bit.ly/4xBic62
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We are proud to recognize our Mentor Level Sponsors for their commitment to legal aid, public defense, and the pursuit of equal justice. Thank you for helping us advance a justice system that works for all. Join these generous sponsors and support our work today:https://bit.pulse.ly/8spdpnomcx
010
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The National Association of Sentencing Advocates and Mitigation Specialists is returning with its annual Fundamentals of Mitigation Certificate Program on Oct. 14-16! Gain valuable skills from top experts and earn your mitigation certification from the comfort of your home. Register: bit.ly/4cR234S
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This week at NLADA is full of events designed to expand your knowledge and help you strategize how best to provide equal justice for all. From ACCD's Hour of Power to NASAMS' Third Thursday, you can find all our events on our events page! Learn more: nlada.pulse.ly/2vnhvqbfj6
000
Reposted by National Legal Aid and Defender Association
NLIHC @nlihc.org · 14/09/2026
Tomorrow's the big day, but it's never too late to join in the #NationalVoterRegistrationDay fun! Partner with us to get your community #VoteReady for the midterms: www.ourhomes-ourvotes.org/vote-ready
022
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Need a place to stay during the NLADA Annual Conference in November? Consider staying in our room block at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton! Reserve your spot by October 12 to enjoy a discounted rate on-site for the Conference. For more info, visit bit.ly/4gDaHGP
001
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Across the country, our members work every day to protect rights, strengthen communities, and ensure everyone can seek justice, no matter their income. We are grateful to our Beacon of Justice Sponsors for standing with NLADA and supporting the people who make this work possible.
100
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Join NLADA and the CLBB at MGH later today at 3 pm for our second Rethinking Justice webinar! This week's session focuses on how trauma affects brain structure and function, altering key regions involved in judgment, emotion regulation, impulse control, memory, and more. Register: bit.ly/4gGQiQw
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
From fighting wage theft to advocating for better unemployment benefits, our members work tirelessly to ensure that workers feel protected and stable enough to support their families and communities. We hope this #LaborDay provides you and yours the rest and rejuvenation you deserve.
031
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Justice doesn’t happen on its own. We make it happen. We’re proud to have Uber as a sponsor of NLADA’s 2026 Exemplar Awards Gala on 9/24. Together, we’ll celebrate the advocates, defenders, and leaders fighting every day for justice for all. Secure your ticket: bit.pulse.ly/dxanjjkuq7
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Today's the last day to register for #NLADA26 at a discounted rate! Don't miss this opportunity to meet, learn, and strategize with 100s of legal aid providers, public defenders, and community advocates working to ensure equal justice for all. Join us: bit.ly/4gDaHGP
bit.ly
National Legal Aid & Defender Association: 2026 Annual Conference
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Every day, NLADA and our members help make justice possible for people who need it most. That work cannot happen without support. We’re proud to recognize our Benefactor Level Sponsors for investing in NLADA and standing with the leaders who make access to justice possible.
110
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Our Rethinking Justice webinar series starts tomorrow! Join NLADA and the MGH CLBB for a timely discussion on juvenile and young adult justice, and start to prepare for next week's discussion on the link between trauma and memory! Get more details and register today: bit.ly/4gGQiQw
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Friday is the last day to claim your spot at #NLADA26 at a discounted rate! Don't miss your chance to join a vital space where members of the equal justice community can learn, share, and build strategies to strengthen access to justice for all. More info: bit.pulse.ly/rcnubejghk
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
NLADA Mutual Insurance Co., RRG is investing in the future of justice and helping NLADA celebrate the leaders advancing justice for all at this year’s Exemplar Awards Gala. Will you join in the celebration? Join us on September 24 in Washington, DC by reserving your ticket today: bit.ly/4vVphxh
010
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Our first "Rethinking Justice" webinar is taking place next Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET! Join MGH CLBB and NLADA for a discussion on juvenile justice that aims to align legal practice with current research on brain development and capacity for change. Register: bit.ly/4gGQiQw
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
With less than two weeks until Early Bird Registration closes, there's no better time than today to secure your spot at #NLADA26! Take a look at this year's pre-conferences, then visit our website to access registration details, hotel block info, session titles, & more. Register: bit.ly/4gDaHGP
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
What if some of the justice system's most common assumptions about behavior, memory, addiction, and decision-making are wrong? Join us & the MGH CLBB for a free ongoing series offering insights to help build a fairer and more humane justice system. Register today: bit.ly/4gGQiQw
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
This week at NLADA is jam-packed with events geared toward building community, expanding knowledge, and ensuring that all members of the equal justice community feel supported and valued. Here's a list of this week's events:
100
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Join us on Thursday, September 24, in Washington, D.C., for NLADA's annual Exemplar Awards Gala! Purchase your tickets today and be a part of an inspiring evening of celebration, networking, and shared commitment to expanding access to justice. Register today: bit.pulse.ly/tiyjjltkyv
100
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Need a place to stay during the NLADA Annual Conference in November? Consider staying in our room block at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton! Reserve your spot by October 12 to enjoy a discounted rate on-site for the Conference. For more info, visit bit.ly/4gDaHGP
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Are you a chief defender, deputy chief, or emerging senior leader within your public defense org? Join ACCD on 8/20 at 1 p.m. ET for a discussion on Self-Care for Sustained Leadership, featuring practical tools, candid dialogue, and strategic insight. 🔗: tinyurl.com/3s9k6udk
031
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Think meditation isn't for you? You're not alone. Join us tomorrow for a conversation about what mindfulness actually is (and what it isn't)—to dispel common misconceptions and discover practical ways to incorporate it into everyday activities. 🔗: bit.ly/4shRkp3
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Early bird rates for the NLADA Annual Conference in St. Louis are now available! Join us November 4-7 for a pivotal, restorative, and eye-opening conference that brings together public defenders, civil legal aid providers, client and community advocates, and more. Register today: bit.ly/4gDaHGP
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Nominations for 2026 Annual Conference Awards close on Friday! NLADA honors members of the civil legal aid, client, and public defender communities who have gone above and beyond in the fight for equal justice. If someone in your network deserves recognition, don't wait! More info: bit.ly/4uO0hrn
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Join us on Thursday, September 24, in Washington, D.C., for NLADA's annual Exemplar Awards Gala! Purchase your tickets today and be a part of an inspiring evening of celebration, networking, and shared commitment to expanding access to justice. Register today: bit.pulse.ly/ohiw29tcbb
011
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Now more than ever, we must build and nurture the safe spaces we have within the legal community as we fight for a better world. Join us next Friday at 3 p.m. ET for a discussion on advocacy, mental health, and community resilience amongst like-minded peers. 🔗: bit.ly/4shRkp3
010
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
We're elated to announce that this year's Exemplar Award Honorees are @relativity.com and its Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Legal Officer, Adam Weiss! They will receive the honor at this year's Exemplar Awards Gala, taking place on September 24 in Washington, DC. 🔗: bit.ly/4vJjMli
031
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Early Bird Registration for the 2026 NLADA Annual Conference is now open! Reserve your seat at the field's largest gathering of leaders in civil legal aid, client and community advocacy, and public defense. Reserve your spot today at the lowest rate: bit.pulse.ly/nwiy2evuaf
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Whitney’s story illustrates many ways in which Virginia’s system of public defender counsel fees and other court fees lacks transparency and imposes unnecessary burdens on individuals and families. This system is broken, and it’s time to fix it. Watch the full video: youtu.be/qTE0FJIf3pQ
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
We want to extend a huge thank you to our sponsor for sponsoring our Lit Leaders Welcome Reception last Wednesday! Your support helps bring together leaders in civil legal aid and civil rights to connect, collaborate, and strengthen our advocacy community. shorturl.pulse.ly/q9nltl9b9b
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Major changes to federal student loan programs took effect on July 1. For legal aid attorneys and public defenders who rely on PSLF, these changes create uncertainty at a time when the justice gap continues to widen. We're responding—but we need you! Support the future of PSLF: bit.ly/GiveToNLADA
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Today is the day that governance nominations close! Nominate a colleague or yourself for at least one of many governance positions at NLADA: Board of Directors and the Civil, Client, and Defender Councils. We need justice for all! Make your voice heard: bit.pulse.ly/jwqgbflj88
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Tomorrow is the deadline. Don't miss your opportunity to serve or to recognize a colleague who would make a meaningful contribution in a leadership role. Submit your nomination today. Nominations close tomorrow. Make your voice heard: bit.pulse.ly/4oefvmakvs
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Roughly 400,000 Americans are sitting in jail waiting for trial. Around 2 people die waiting for it daily. Join us on July 16 for a conversation on pretrial detention and solutions to address the ballooning crisis taking place in America's jails. Register for free: bit.pulse.ly/8zop8wuzyu
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Just a few days left to submit your nomination! Scan the QR code in your election materials to review position descriptions, eligibility criteria, and nomination details. Nomination Deadline: July 7. Make your voice heard: bit.pulse.ly/y1k5s86o55
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Do you know someone in our field who is passionate about leadership, advocacy, and advancing meaningful change? Governance positions are available on the Board of Directors and the Civil, Client, and Defender Councils. Submit your nomination online by July 7. Learn more: bit.ly/4uu2DeN
000
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
🔴 PRESS RELEASE: We're pleased to announce that 33 law firms will be honored with the 2026 Beacon of Justice Award for their exceptional commitment to protecting democracy and civil society through pro bono legal service! Learn more about this year's honorees: bit.pulse.ly/fzeth2dvpq
112
Reposted by National Legal Aid and Defender Association
Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
More than 2.8 million people would lose access to legal aid and the chance to resolve their problems, protect their families, and move forward if Legal Services Corporation funding is slashed by 50% as proposed by the House Appropriations Committee. #LSCMatters @legalservicescorp.bsky.social
Blue background graphic with text that states, "More than 2.8 Million People Could Lose Access to Legal Aid." Below the text is the Legal Services Corporation logo on the left and the Community Legal Aid SoCal logo on the right.
031
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
🔴 PRESS RELEASE: Last month, general counsel and chief legal officers from over 100 of America's largest corporations sent a letter to Congress urging lawmakers to fully fund @legalservicescorp.bsky.social in FY27. Read more: bit.pulse.ly/l15odz77w8
033
National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Nominations are open for the 2026 NLADA Annual Conference Awards Program! Submit your noms by Friday, July 31, 2026 to uplift your colleagues, clients, and fellow advocates. Individuals or organizations must be NLADA members to submit nominations. Learn more: bit.ly/4uO0hrn
010