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NACDL's renowned journal, The Champion® magazine, offers timely, informative articles written for and by criminal defense lawyers, featuring the latest developments in search and seizure laws, DUI/DWI, grand jury proceedings, habeas, the exclusionary rule, death penalty, RICO, federal sentencing guidelines, forfeiture, white collar crime, and more. 

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  1. The Champion
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    July 2025

    Lawyers can use Generative AI for filtering and brainstorming, but they should exercise caution when trying to create original content.
  2. Amicus Brief
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    Ellingburg v. United States

    Brief of NACDL and FAMM as Amici Curiae in Support of Petitioner
  3. News Release
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    News Release ~ William R. Gallagher Champion of Justice

    Nation’s Criminal Defense Bar Presents Champion of Justice Award to Cincinnati, Ohio Attorney William R. Gallagher – Washington, DC (July 14, 2025) – Cincinnati, Ohio Attorney William R. Gallagher was awarded the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) Champion of Justice Legal Education Award at the association’s annual meeting in Minneapolis, MN.
  4. Event
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    2025 Federal Sentencing CLE

    The 34th Annual Honorable Elizabeth A. Kovachevich National Seminar on Federal Sentencing

    LOCATION: Drury Plaza Hotel-Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista, FL
    DATES: July 30-August 1, 2025
  5. Webinar
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    How to Use Data in White Collar Cases [Engage & Exchange]

    WHEN: Wednesday, July 16, 2:00-3:30pm ET / 11:00am-12:30pm PT
    CLE CREDIT: not available
    COST: Free