Get more information and join our fight for an adequate, fully funded public defense here: bit.ly/4eCJ6Ex

NLADA, BPDA, and ACCD are proud to join tomorrow’s National Day of Action for Public Defense, led by @brendonwoodspd.bsky.social & Alameda County Public Defenders. Wear black tomorrow — whether it be in court, in the jails, or any public setting — to stand for the right to counsel.

The millions of Americans who depend on legal aid to stay housed, employed, safe, and healthy also tend to rely on these programs to support themselves and their families.

Find more resources and learn about our fight for equal & accessible justice for all here: www.nlada.org/justfundit

Today, we're expanding NLADA's long history of advocacy by (virtually) bringing a host of attorneys and community advocates to Capitol Hill! They will speak to staffers about how fully funding federal programs like SNAP and Medicaid is vital to community health and stability.

We're pleased to announce that RFPs for #NLADA26 are now open! Submit your session proposals by May 22 to make your voice heard at this year's Annual Conference, taking place from November 4-7 in St. Louis, MO.

Get more info on and submit today: bit.ly/40TyQjj

Registration for the ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference closes TODAY! Whether you’re hard at work in your local legal aid organization, studying or teaching law at a university, or providing pro bono hours at your corporate law firm, EJC26 is the premier event for you.

Register: bit.ly/4q2DJ4a

We're proud to partner with NAPD and Be Sustained for their next webinar, "What Have We Learned So Far from the National Public Defense Well-Being Study?" Join us TOMORROW, April 16, for a discussion on the study's findings and recommendations.

Register: bit.ly/4tPhBMv

Are you interested in supporting the future of public defense? We're looking for people in Birmingham, AL, who want to fight poverty and advance justice by empowering communities through capacity-building services.

Applications due May 1. Learn more: bit.ly/4sS3Mw9

We are a week away from registration and room blocks closing for #EJC26! Don't miss out on the chance to gather with colleagues for a variety of professional, educational, and social programming — fostering compelling advocacy for months to come.

Register by April 17: bit.ly/407oM5S

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The @nlada.bsky.social American Council of Chief Defenders (ACCD) conference in Chicago begins today! Defenders from across the nation are here for insightful discussions, court observation of IL's no-cash-bail system, and tours of the Cook County PDs' Freedom Defense Centers in Roseland and Austin.

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 obtain more funding and support.

Register here: bit.ly/4i0cBQp

With almost 100 sessions to choose from, #EJC26 will connect you with experts from across all corners of the civil legal process. Register by April 17 to secure your spot at this year's premier event for equal justice advocates. See you in Charlotte! from May 13-16!

🔗: bit.ly/4l6rD8B

This event is happening today! Make sure you join us for an hour of community building and personal development. Link below!

Tomorrow is your last chance to register for our Virtual Hill Day! On April 21, Zoom to the Hill with NLADA to elevate the voices of communities most impacted by changes to government-funded services from the comfort of your home or office.

Register: bit.ly/4brFEcQ

April is #SecondChanceMonth! Hear Dionne Dowdy-Lacey's powerful story of how help from LSC grantee Community Legal Aid Services empowered her to rebuild her life.

Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nuO...

We're honored to announce that Mayor @brandon4chicago.bsky.social and @tonipreckwinkle.bsky.social will give remarks at next week's ACCD Training! Join us in Chicago from April 9-10 for 2 days of recharging, community building, and strategy sharing.

Chief PDs can register here: bit.ly/40kAMkI

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 webinar that explores the ethics of using AI-powered tech in legal practice.

Register: bit.ly/4rFmOoB

We are heartened & so appreciative of the support we're receiving for our stance against crushing workloads and in support of our clients’ Constitutional right to effective counsel. Thanks, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, @nlada.bsky.social & the American Council of Chief Defenders!

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Today is the first day of the 2026 ABA Public Defense Summit in Denver! I'm excited to share ideas and learn from others today and tomorrow. I'll be on the holistic defense panel and moderating the federal immigration panel, but I'll be covering the whole day in this thread. @americanbar.org

Join us for our next Community Resilience Drop-In Group on April 3 at 3p ET! This month, we'll explore the U.S. Surgeon General’s framework for workplace mental health and well-being and consider what it means for mission-driven legal organizations.

🔗: bit.ly/4shRkp3

NLADA and ACCD condemn the decision to fine
@manorajupd.bsky.social $26k for refusing to take on an unmanageable number of new cases. The ruling comes as @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov faces overwhelming workloads and staffing shortages, part of a growing crisis in public defense.

🔗: bit.ly/4rVriaA

We're elated to announce that @americanbar.org President Michelle Behnke will be a plenary speaker at #EJC26! Join us in Charlotte from May 13-16 for four days of learning, community building, and uplifting the civil legal needs of our communities.

Register by 4/17: bit.ly/4q2DJ4a

We're pleased to announce that RFPs for #NLADA26 are now open! Submit your session proposals by May 22 so you can make your voice heard at this year's Annual Conference, taking place from November 4-7 in St. Louis, MO.

Get more info on and submit today: bit.ly/40TyQjj

We're calling on YOU to Zoom to the Hill from the comfort of your own home! Join forces with NLADA on April 21 to elevate the voices of communities most impacted by changes to government-funded services.

Register by April 3 to secure your spot: bit.ly/4brFEcQ

This event is happening today at 3 P.M.! Register for this FREE webinar today at the link below.

Are you interested in supporting the future of public defense? We're looking for people who want to fight poverty and advance justice by empowering communities through capacity-building services.

Applications due May 1. Open in AL & CA. Learn more: bit.ly/4sS3Mw9

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Thank you to @apainc.bsky.social for inviting @nlada.bsky.social to the Symposium on Ethical Communications in Criminal Cases at Princeton University! Looking forward to discussions with prosecutors and other criminal legal system stakeholders today and tomorrow.

March 18 is #PublicDefenseDay! To every public defender and staff member working in our criminal legal system, we are proud to partner with you, help you advocate for your clients, and support your endeavors to provide an adequate defense for all under the law.

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 webinar that explores the ethics of using AI-powered tech in legal practice.

Register: bit.ly/4rFmOoB

We're calling on YOU to Zoom to the Hill from the comfort of your own home! Join forces with NLADA on April 21 to elevate the voices of communities most impacted by changes to government-funded services.

Register by April 3 to secure your spot: bit.ly/4brFEcQ