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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 justice system.
NACDL envisions a society where all individuals receive fair, rational, and humane treatment within the criminal justice system.
NACDL’s mission is to serve as a leader, alongside diverse coalitions, in identifying and reforming flaws and inequities in the criminal justice 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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"Breaking Through: Challenging Police Credibility, Misconduct, and Overreach" LOCATION: The Breakers Resort, Palm Beach, FL DATES: August 12-15, 2020
"Taking Flight with Your Defense from Arraignment to Acquittal" LOCATION: Hilton Charlotte Center City Hotel, Charlotte, NC DATES: May 6-9, 2020
"Making Sense of Science XIII" LOCATION: Four Seasons Hotel, Las Vegas, NV DATES: April 3-4, 2020
"Tech to Touch: Challenging & Suppressing Evidence Before Trial" LOCATION: Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel, San Diego, CA DATES: February 12-15, 2020
"Winning Strategies for the Defense" LOCATION: St. Regis Hotel, Aspen, CO DATES: January 19-23, 2020
"Zealous Advocacy in Defending Sexual Assault & Child Victims Cases" LOCATION: Planet Hollywood Hotel, Las Vegas, NV DATES: November 14-15, 2019
"Defending the White Collar Case: In & Out of Court" LOCATION: Westin DC City Center Hotel, Washington, DC DATES: October 23-26, 2019
"The Gris-Gris of Voir Dire" LOCATION: Royal Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans, LA DATES: October 16-18, 2019
"Digital Hygiene for Defense Lawyers: A Digital Security Checklist"
DATES: October 1, 2019 TIME: 1:30 - 3:30pm ET
"Defending the Modern Drug Case" LOCATION: Planet Hollywood Hotel, Las Vegas, NV DATES: September 18-21, 2019
These are two separate events, held on the same dates, in the same city, at the same location. DWI is held on the mornings only, and Drugs is held in the afternoons only. Register for both to SAVE 20% OFF the combined registration fees. LOCATION: Planet Hollywood Hotel, Las Vegas, NV DATES: September 18-21, 2019
"Solving the Mystery of DUI Acquittals" LOCATION: Planet Hollywood Hotel, Las Vegas, NV DATES: September 18-21, 2019
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