Renewed War on Drugs, harsher charging policies, stepped-up criminalization of immigrants — in the current climate, joining the NACDL is more important than ever. Members of NACDL help to support the only national organization working at all levels of government to ensure that the voice of the defense bar is heard.
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NACDL is committed to enhancing the capacity of the criminal defense bar to safeguard fundamental constitutional rights.
NACDL harnesses the unique perspectives of NACDL members to advocate for policy and practice improvements in the criminal legal system.
NACDL envisions a society where all individuals receive fair, rational, and humane treatment within the criminal legal system.
NACDL’s mission is to serve as a leader, alongside diverse coalitions, in identifying and reforming flaws and inequities in the criminal legal system, and redressing systemic racism, and ensuring that its members and others in the criminal defense bar are fully equipped to serve all accused persons at the highest level.
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"Defending Mayhem: Murder, Malice, and Crimes of Violence"
LOCATION: Minneapolis Marriott City Center DATES: July 9-12, 2025
"Addressing the Intersection of Race in the Criminal Legal System" LOCATION: The Mayo Hotel, Tulsa, OK DATES: May 21-23, 2025
"Making Sense of Science: Forensic Science, Technology & the Law" LOCATION: Sahara Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV DATES: April 24-26, 2025
CCLI Bring Your Own Case Program - March 2025 LOCATION: Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV DATES: March 26-28, 2025
"Take it to the Bank! Advanced Skills for Improving Your Advocacy and Expanding Your Practice" LOCATION: Hilton Charlotte Uptown, Charlotte, NC DATES: February 26 - March 1, 2025
"Winning Strategies for the Defense" LOCATION: St. Regis Hotel, Aspen, CO DATES: February 2-5, 2025
EXCLUSIVE NACDL MEMBER BENEFIT WHEN: Wednesday, January 22, 2:00-3:30pm ET / 11:00am-12:30pm PT CLE CREDIT: not available COST: Free
WHEN: Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 (3:00-4:15pm ET / 12:00-1:15pm PT) COST: Free
"Policing Pregnancy: The Impact of Data and Surveillance on Reproductive Healthcare"
LOCATION: Georgetown University, McCourt School of Public Policy DATE: December 5, 2024 TIME: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm ET COST: FREE (registration is required)
WHEN: Available on-demand through December 31, 2024 WHERE: Streaming Online PRICING: NACDL Members: $99 / Non-Members: $129 CLE CREDIT: up to 3 hours of Ethics CLE credit
The NACDL Foundation for Criminal Justice (NFCJ) and the Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers are please to join forces for an evening of fun, camaraderie, and entertainment while raising money for criminal legal reform.
This training program will aid those working to defend persons accused of homicide in drug-related overdose deaths. Each section of the program focuses on a different aspect of these cases. CLE is not available for this program.
LOCATION: Online Web Training DATES: Access any time DURATION: Approx. 14 hours FLEXIBILITY: 30 days after purchase
The Board of Directors oversees the business and affairs of the organization and sets organization policy. The Board meets at least four times per year. It includes 35 directly-elected Directors and four Affiliate Representatives, all serving three-year terms of office. The seven officers of the association and the past presidents are also voting members at meetings of the Board of Directors. In addition, a parliamentarian, who is appointed by the president, serves as a non-voting participant at all Board meetings. Read more about NACDL's Board of Directors.
