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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"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
"Zealous Advocacy in Sexual Assault & Child Victims Cases" LOCATION: Planet Hollywood Hotel, Las Vegas, NV DATES: November 13-15, 2024
"THE SCIENCE OF THE MIND: Decoding & Litigating Mental Health in Criminal Cases" LOCATION: Hilton Nashville Downtown Hotel, Nashville, TN DATES: October 30-November 2, 2024
"Successful Strategies from the Masters of DUI Defense" LOCATION: Planet Hollywood Hotel, Las Vegas, NV DATES: September 18-21, 2024
"Defending Modern Drug Cases" LOCATION: Planet Hollywood Hotel, Las Vegas, NV DATES: September 18-21, 2024
"Investigation, Mitigation and Voir Dire in Capital Cases" LOCATION: New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA DATES: August 28-30, 2024
"Honorable Elizabeth A. Kovachevich 33rd Annual National Seminar on Federal Sentencing" LOCATION: Drury Plaza Hotel Disney Springs, Orlando, FL DATES: August 7-9, 2024
"Come as You Are: Finding Your Trial Nirvana in Cross, Openings, and Closings" LOCATION: Sheraton Grand Hotel, Seattle, WA DATES: July 24-27, 2024
"Turning the Tables on the Government in White Collar Cases" LOCATION: Four Seasons Hotel, Denver, CO DATES: June 19-21, 2024
"Addressing the Intersection of Race in the Criminal Legal System" LOCATION: Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel, Baltimore, MD DATES: May 22-24, 2024
LOCATION: North Carolina Central University School of Law, Durham, NC DATE: May 18, 2024 TIME: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm ET COST: FREE (registration is required)
EXCLUSIVE NACDL MEMBER BENEFIT WHEN: Wednesday, May 15, 2:00-3:00pm ET / 11:00am-12:00pm PT CLE CREDIT: not available COST: Free
WHEN: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 (1:00-2:00 pm ET / 10:00-11:00 am PT) CLE CREDIT: up to 1 hour in approved states where applicable COST: Free
LOCATION: Online LIVE Web Event  DATE: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 TIME: 1:00pm-2:00pm ET (10:00am – 11:00am PT)  CLE CREDITS: Not Available COST: FREE  
