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

Registration for the ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference closes TODAY! Whether you’re hard at work in your legal aid organization, studying or teaching law, or providing pro bono hours at your law firm, EJC26 is the premier event for you. Register: bit.ly/4q2DJ4a

We're looking forward to the @ABAesq / @NLADA Equal Justice Conference in May! If you haven't registered yet, the deadline is this Friday, April 17. You can register here: events.americanbar.org/event/cc48bb08… See you there! #equaljusticeconference #accesstojustice

We're proud to partner with @NAPD2013 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/4uWCwyH

We are a little over a month away from our hosted pre-conference at the @ABAesq / @NLADA Equal Justice Conference. You still have time to register to attend and connect with a network supercharging a movement of community justice workers. Read below for details and to register. Also, stay tuned because this month, we’ll be announcing our speakers. 📍 Location: Le Méridien Charlotte, Charlotte, NC (Equal Justice Conference) 🗓️ Date: May 13, 2026 🕰️ Time: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm EST Register: zurl.co/3jFit #FrontlineJustice #Groundwork #CommunityJusticeWorkers #Share #Repost #AccessToJustice #LegalHelpForAll #LegalReform #LegalizeJusticeWork

We are a week away from registration 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/4l6rD8B

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 discussion on how these challenges impact our work and strategies to secure additional 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! 🔗: 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/4cQP97P

April is #SecondChanceMonth! Hear Dionne Dowdy-Lacey's powerful story of how help from LSC grantee @CommLegalAid enabled her to rebuild her life. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=3nuObq…

We're honored to announce that Mayor @Brandon4Chicago and @tonipreckwinkle 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/4rUhGhj

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/4bLGLFu

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/4lXZ65M

NLADA and ACCD condemn the decision to fine @ManoRajuPD $26k for refusing to take on an unmanageable number of new cases. The ruling comes as @sfdefender faces overwhelming workloads and staffing shortages, part of a growing crisis in public defense. 🔗: bit.ly/4rY3GST

@JaxLegalAid @ABAesq Thank you for sharing! We're excited to see you in Charlotte!

JALA Pro Bono Director Aaron Irving will be speaking May 14 at the 2026 @abaesq/@NLADA Equal Justice Conference in Charlotte on JALA's Alternative Spring Break program, which has captured national attention. Register by April 17: buff.ly/YiI05Cd #EJC2026

We're elated to announce that @ABAPresident 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/4rVExZ8

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/4cQP97P