Lisa Monet Wayne
- Executive Director
NACDL Staff
NACDL's staff is committed to the association's mission and to serving the association's membership.
Executive Director
Leadership Team
NACDL’s Leadership team implements the Executive Director’s vision for the Association. The team provide advice to the Executive Director on all matters.
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Vanessa Antoun
- Senior Resource Counsel
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Clay Braswell
- Associate Executive Director for Development
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Thomas W. Chambers
- Grant Manager
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Quintin Chatman
- Senior Editor Champion Magazine
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Bonnie Hoffman
- Senior Director of Public Defense Reform & Training
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Jonathan Hutson
- Senior Director for Public Affairs and Communications
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Ralitza Kamenova
- Chief Financial Officer
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Gerald Lippert
- Associate Executive Director for Legal Education & Professional Development
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Steven J Logan
- Chief Operating Officer
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Jumana Musa
- Director, Fourth Amendment Center
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Kyle W. O'Dowd
- Deputy Director
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Monica Reid
- Senior Director of Advocacy
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Jessica Stepan
- Associate Executive Director for Strategic Marketing
Executive Office
The Executive staff aids the Executive Director.
Accounting
NACDL's accounting department looks after the preparation of financial statements, maintenance of general ledger, payment of bills, preparation of customer bills, payroll, and more. In other words, they are responsible for managing the overall economic front NACDL.
Art Department
The NACDL Art Department is responsible for the visual artistry/graphic designs for NACDL. They collaborate with other members of NACDL staff to ensure that messages are turned into effective, eye-catching designs. They also make certain that NACDL’s brand is consistent and cohesive.
Communications and Public Affairs
Economic Crimes
NACDL’s White Collar Crime Policy Department is on the front lines combating new and unnecessary criminal laws and pushing for meaningful criminal justice reform.
Events and Continuing Education
The Events and Continuing Education Team plans and administers all of NACDL CLEs; live CLE training events and webinars, and maintains NACDL’s accreditation for continuing legal education credits. Our Team is available to assist members and non-members alike in learning more about our CLE programs, and filing for CLE credit.
Information About Events and Continuing Education
First Step Act Resource Center
The First Step Act Resource Center provides lawyers and incarcerated individuals with necessary resources by compiling relevant materials and developing and conducting training programs and support webinars for the federal criminal defense bar. It also recruits volunteer attorneys around the country and trains them to effectively represent individuals pro bono who otherwise would not have access to counsel.
Fourth Amendment Center
NACDL's Fourth Amendment Center offers direct assistance to defense lawyers handling cases involving new surveillance tools, technologies and tactics that infringe on the constitutional rights of people in America. The Center is available to help members of the defense bar in bringing new Fourth Amendment challenges, providing a range of support: from training and resources to expert consultation and direct litigation, all free of charge.
Information About Fourth Amendment Center
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Max Behrman
- Fourth Amendment Center Fellow
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Leslie Clark
- Fellowship Manager
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Clare Garvie
- Fourth Amendment Center Training and Resource Counsel
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Michael W. Price
- Litigation Director, Fourth Amendment Center
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Sidney Thaxter
- Senior Litigator, Fourth Amendment Center
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Julian Hope Wallace
- Education and Research Associate, Fourth Amendment Center
Full Disclosure Project
The Full Disclosure Project aims to disrupt the culture of secrecy that systematically and pervasively shields law enforcement misconduct by changing police secrecy laws and empowering the defense community to track police misconduct.
Information about the Full Disclosure Project
Human Resources
NACDL's Human Resource Department manages employees, ensures their satisfaction and that they have what they need to perform their jobs. The HR department works to give NACDL a defined structure to improve productivity and workplace culture.
Marketing
The NACDL marketing department helps to expand the NACDL family by recruiting members, creating business partnerships, and working with NACDL affiliates. If you would like to hear more about these opportunities, please reach out to one of us.
Membership
The NACDL membership department is here to serve its members. Please contact us with any questions you have about member benefits, renewals, etc. We will help you get what you need and put a smile on your face!
National Affairs
The National Affairs Department comprises all of NACDL’s policy-related departments and initiatives and provides coordination and support for policy staff.
Operations
NACDL’s Operations supports staff in their pursuit of the Association’s mission. It provides logistics, infrastructure, and technology.
Products And Sales
The CLE Products and Sales Team produces and distributes continuing legal education training resources including manuals, trial guides, DVD Videos, Audio CDs, Webinars, On-demand CLE, and self-study materials. Our Team is ready to assist members and non-members alike in finding and obtaining relevant and timely training materials
Information About Products And Sales
Public Defense
Information About Public Defense
Return To Freedom Project
NACDL’s Return to Freedom Project helps those serving overly harsh sentences seek relief by partnering with partner organizations to recruit, train, and support pro bono volunteers to secure clemency, compassionate release, or expungement.
Information About Return To Freedom
