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National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The countdown to #NLADA26 is ON! Among over 100 sessions to choose from, our 3-hour Saturday Issue Intensive Workshops will equip you with practical tools and strategies to address critical issues like immigration and public benefits. Register by October 16: bit.pulse.ly/yfsaowzpad

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National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Session proposals for #EJC27 close this Thursday! If you have a practical strategy, emerging issue, innovative approach, or important perspective to share, we want to hear from you. Make your voice heard and submit your ideas today! More info: bit.ly/4hwGA3O

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National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Our 2025-2026 SCOTUS review webinar is coming up soon! Join us and the @americanbar.org Standing Committee on Legal Aid and Indigent Defense on October 5 to discuss how rulings have affected criminal defense, civil rights, administrative agencies, and more. Register for free: bit.ly/3Va23GY

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National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

As we reflect on this history, we recognize the importance of listening to Indigenous communities, acknowledging the lasting effects of policies that separated families and caused generations of harm, and continuing the work toward justice and healing. Learn more: orangeshirtday.org

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Orange Shirt Society - Every Child Matters

Inspired by Phyllis Webstad’s story of having her orange shirt taken away on her first day at Indian residential school, we uplift the voices of Survivors and invite all people in Canada to walk the p...

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National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Orange Shirt Day grew from the story of residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad, whose new orange shirt was taken from her on her first day at residential school. Today, the orange shirt is a symbol of remembrance and the message that #EveryChildMatters.

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National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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.

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National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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

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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

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National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

From our host committee and corporate sponsors to last week's attendees and donors who couldn't make it, we are beyond grateful for your support and commitment to equal justice. If you would like to join them, share a contribution today: bit.ly/GivetoNLADA

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National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We would like to congratulate our honorees: @relativity.com and Adam Weiss; Bay Area Legal Aid's Ariella Hyman; @phillydefenders.bsky.social's Paula Sen and Michael Mellon; and our 33 Beacon of Justice honorees.

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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.

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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

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National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Unrestricted funding gives us the flexibility to respond to our field's needs, take on emerging challenges, and invest where the need is greatest. To every member of the Host Committee: thank you for standing with NLADA and helping us build a stronger justice system for everyone. Learn more:

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2026 Exemplar Awards Gala

The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) Exemplar Awards honors members of the corporate counsel and private law firm communities that demonstrate outstanding leadership, vision, dedicati...

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

If you haven't secured tickets to our Exemplar Awards Gala, it's not too late! Join us on September 24 in Washington, DC to celebrate advocates and corporations innovating new ways to provide equal justice for all. Register today: bit.ly/4hBPcq8

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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

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National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

If you haven't booked your ticket, it's not too late! Join us on September 24 in Washington, DC, as we celebrate the leaders, advocates, and organizations advancing justice at NLADA’s Exemplar Awards Gala. Register: bit.ly/4vVphxh

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It's not too late to stand up for legal aid and for justice for all. Join us on September 24 in Washington, DC as we celebrate the people doing this essential work at NLADA’s Exemplar Awards Gala. Reserve your ticket today: bit.ly/4vVphxh

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

On Friday, 8/21 at 3 pm ET, join NLADA for our Funding Landscape Discussion! This monthly drop-in discussion creates space for advocates to discuss changes to federal funding, implications for state and local funding, private philanthropy opportunities, and more. Register today: bit.ly/4i0cBQp

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National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

On Thursday, 8/20 at 1:30 pm ET, NASAMS is continuing its Third Thursday Trainings with another enlightening session on criminal justice, brought to you by a senior leader in the field. Register today: bit.ly/4wEHKyl

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National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

On Thurs, 8/20 at 1 pm ET, chief public defenders & deputy chiefs can join ACCD for an eye-opening discussion on Self Care for Sustained Leadership! Navigate how to protect your energy, remain present, and lead with clarity in a role that demands so much of each defender. More info: bit.ly/4zukEgM

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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:

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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

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National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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