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2027 Race Matters Seminar

Marriott at the Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI

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NACDL is excited to invite defenders to experience its 10th Annual Seminar "Race Matters: The Intersection of Race in the Criminal Legal System" This powerful and illuminating annual event will return to its origins in Detroit, MI, May 19-21, 2027, location of the inaugural event in 2017. 

Race Matters...in EVERY criminal case. Join us in Detroit!

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Hotel

Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
400 Renaissance Dr W
Detroit, MI 48243

Online Reservations: https://book.passkey.com/go/NACDLRaceMattersEvent
Phone Reservations: (313) 568-8000
Group rate: $259 plus tax - expires April 28, 2027.
Please mention code NACDL to receive applicable dicount rate. 
Rooms/discounted group rates are not guaranteed once the block has been filled.  

Sponsorship and Exhibits

Disclaimer: NACDL does not necessarily endorse or guarantee the quality, applicability, or discounts of the products and/or services of its exhibitors. Users of these products and/or services do so at their sole discretion and NACDL assumes no responsibility for them.

For information on exhibiting or sponsorships, please contact NACDL's Sales and Marketing Manager Jason Petty at jpetty@nacdl.org or call (202) 465-7637.

Sponsor/Exhibit Prospectus

NACDL would like to thank the following sponsors, exhibitors, and affinity partners for their support and contributions:

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Scholarships

NACDL offers a variety of scholarships for this event ranging from partially discounted to fully funded. Each type of scholarship has different application requirements. To apply for any of the following scholarships, please follow the instructions for that specific scholarship.

OPTION 1: Needs-Based Scholarships

Based on need, scholarships are available to NACDL members for up to 50% off the standard seminar fee of $469. Approved recipients are responsible for the remainder of the tuition fee, which is $177 (all other expenses are not included). The reduced scholarship fee includes seminar tuition, admission to all evening social events, and downloadable seminar materials. Travel, hotel, and other costs are not included.

To Apply: Prepare and e-mail a letter of no more than two pages explaining the reason why you believe you should receive the grant to: NACDL Senior Director of Events Akvile Athanason, at aathanason@nacdl.org.
All applications must be submitted before registering for the seminar and received by April 20, 2027.

NACDL MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR NEEDS-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

OPTION 2: Public Defense Scholarships

As a result of generous grant funding, NACDL is able to offer scholarship assistance to public defense providers to attend this NACDL training program. Scholarships will be awarded in the form of full or partial reimbursement of the registration costs of the program. Limited travel reimbursement stipends may also be awarded to qualifying individuals to help defray the costs of travel and lodging.
Completed public defense scholarship applications should be emailed to: PDTScholarship@nacdl.org 

Apply for a Public Defense Scholarship  

Code of Conduct

NACDL endeavors to foster a working, learning, and social environment free of harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and insult. To that end, NACDL has adopted a Code of Conduct for Affiliated Persons that applies to all attendees and participants of any kind at all NACDL sponsored events.

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