National Legal Aid & Defender Association

We're thrilled to announce that @RoofAbove 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 today: bit.ly/4l6rD8B

@clsmf Our final award, the Nan Heald Innovations in Equal Justice Award, recognizes creativity and perseverance in advancing equal justice. @National_MLP built the medical-legal partnership model to embed legal professionals into health care teams to address civil legal issues.

@clsmf As the Senior Manager of Pro Bono at @clsmf in Central Florida, Lena is a pillar of legal aid in the broader Orlando area. From responding to the Pulse Nightclub shootings to generating over 40,000 volunteer hours, her presence is central to equal justice for all in Florida.

The #EJC26 Awards Luncheon is @ABACtrProBono and NLADA's opportunity to celebrate civil legal aid providers, pro bono professionals, and organizations dedicated to providing and safeguarding equal justice for all. Our program is soon beginning! Follow along for more updates.

We're wrapping up an inspiring few days at the Equal Justice Conference hosted by @ABAesq and @NLADA! We’ve had the opportunity to share insights and learn from leaders across the field, and we'll carry these insights forward in our work. #accesstojustice #legaltech

Day 2 of #EJC26 has started! Thank you to this year's tote bag sponsors, NLADA Mutual Insurance Co., RRG, for supporting EJC! Your sponsorship ensures our attendees are equipped and ready to strategize on safeguarding justice. Learn about our sponsors: learninglab.nlada.org/EJC2026

If you haven't made your way yet, please join us at @HopFlyBrewCo in Charlotte for our Welcome Reception and Story Slam, a fan-favorite opportunity to share your personal stories centered on resilience, advocacy, and justice from members of our community. Plan the rest of your EJC experience today: learninglab.nlada.org/EJC2026

Day 1 of #EJC26 is nearly complete! We were fortunate to host over 50 sessions today covering all corners of civil legal aid, pro bono work, and the broader access-to-justice movement. Thank you all for participating in such a joyous and powerful day of learning and community building.

Hope you're enjoying EJC! We would like to thank the sponsors of this year's Quiet Room, @MutualofAmerica, and our Self Care Station, Justice Works. They'll be available for all attendees throughout the conference. Thank you! #EJC26 Learn more: learninglab.nlada.org/EJC26

"If we keep believing in the worthiness of this work, we will find a way out of this wilderness." Earlier today, we wrapped an amazing opening plenary led by @RoofAbove CEO Liz Clasen-Kelly, a dedicated advocate for the unhoused population in North Carolina. Her insight into how we can end homelessness in Charlotte and across the country is beyond valuable. #EJC26

As we enjoy breakfast, we would like to thank Complete Equity Markets, Inc. for their continued support of EJC26! Your sponsorship of today's breakfast is greatly appreciated — keeping our attendees fueled and energized as they collaborate on strategies to uphold justice. #EJC26

Alongside @ABACtrProBono, we would like to welcome all of our attendees to #EJC26! We are so excited to spend three days of conversation & restoration with hundreds of legal professionals committed to ensuring equal justice for everyone in this country. learninglab.nlada.org/ejc2026

Thank you to @Everlaw, our Lanyard sponsor, for their support of EJC 2026! Your support allows us to bring together 1000 attendees to safeguard justice. #EJC26 Plan your EJC26 experience today: ejc2026.sched.com

Pre-conferences for #EJC26, hosted by NLADA and @ABACtrProBono, start NOW! We're grateful to be hosting several organizations holding pre-conferences in Charlotte with us, including @MIELegalAid and @frontlinejust. Plan your EJC26 experience via Sched: ejc2026.sched.com

Established in 2006, the NCMLP has grown from a small number of local programs into a nationwide approach operating in nearly 500 hospitals and health centers across 49 states. These partnerships embed legal professionals into health care teams to address issues such as unsafe housing, access to public benefits, barriers to education, and other legal needs that affect stability. Congratulations again to the National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership!

We're elated to announce that the 2026 Nan Heald Innovations in Equal Justice Awardee is @National_MLP! NLADA and @ABACtrProBono will bestow this award to NCMLP at #EJC26 in Charlotte on May 15. Get the full press release here: bit.ly/3R4nes7

#EJC26 starts this Wednesday! Attendees, don’t forget to stop by the Exhibit Hall & visit all 22 exhibitors to be entered into a raffle to win prizes throughout Thursday and Friday. Thank you to ALL of our exhibitors! #EJC26 Plan your experience today: learninglab.nlada.org/EJC2026

If you’re attending this year’s @ABAesq / @NLADA Equal Justice Conference, check out a few sessions that the Frontline Justice team will be a part of, which explore real challenges, emerging ideas, and practical solutions. ✨ May 14, 4:15-5:30 pm “State Court Leadership Views on Authorized Justice Workers” Panelists: Matthew Burnett, Alyx Mark, Elizabeth Chambliss, Rebecca Sandefur, Cassie Chambers Armstrong ✨ May 15, 10-11:15 am “Community-Based Legal Innovation: Research on Justice Worker Programs in Indian Country” Panelists: Sarah Carver, Cody Nelson, Matthew Burnett, Rebecca Sandefur ✨ May 15, 1:15-2:30 pm “Breaking Bread, Changing Futures: Community Solutions for Youth Justice” Panelists: Nikole Nelson, Alicia Mitchell-Mercer, Jim Copple, Rachel Royal ✨ May 15, 3-4:15 pm “Bridging the Justice Gap with Community Justice Workers: Lessons from Texas and Beyond” Panelists: Nikole Nelson, Cristian Sánchez, Bethany Carson In addition, we still have a few seats left for our pre-conference, “Supercharging Access to Justice from the Frontlines: A Community Justice Worker Convening,” on May 13. You can learn more about the speakers and get your ticket at zurl.co/fXE0c. #FrontlineJustice #Groundwork #CommunityJusticeWorkers #Share #Repost #AccessToJustice #LegalHelpForAll #LegalReform #LegalizeJusticeWork #EJC26