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 provides advice to the Executive Director on all matters.


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.


Capital Case Litigation Initiative

The Capital Case Litigation Initiative produces and supports training programs for capital defense teams based on the bring-your-own-case training model. The program also produces online resources and provides follow-up technical assistance for training participants.

Information About Capital Case Litigation Initiative


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


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.

Information About Marketing


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!

Information About Membership


National Affairs

The National Affairs Department comprises all of NACDL’s policy-related departments and initiatives and provides coordination and support for policy staff.


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


State Legislative Advocacy

The state legislative advocacy team works with NACDL’s network of state affiliate and partner organizations to advance criminal justice reform at the state level.

Information About State Legislative Advocacy



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    News Release ~ Opposition to Actions Against Law Firms

    Nation’s Defense Bar Reiterates Opposition to Actions Against Law Firms – Washington, DC (March 18, 2025) – The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) remains deeply concerned over recent executive orders targeting law firms, most recently Paul Weiss and Perkins Coie, and repeats its call to uphold the right to counsel and the independence of the legal profession. Despite a ruling blocking the action against Perkins Coie, the administration has continued to target law firms representing disfavored clients and positions, threatening the right to a zealous defense.

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    Trial Tactics for Pregnancy-Related Cases: Skills for Every Defender

    LOCATION: The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, TX
    DATE: May 16-17, 2025
    COST: FREE (registration is required)
    CLE Credit: Up to 14.5 credits 

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    Collaborative Approaches to Appellate Defense: Recognizing Clients' Legal Expertise

    WHEN: Thursday, May 8, 3:00-4:30pm ET / 12:00-1:30pm PT
    CLE CREDIT: not available
    COST: Free

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