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We’re pleased to welcome the Reverend Bethany Johnson-Javois, President and CEO of @deaconessfound, as our keynote speaker at #NLADA26. As president and CEO, she leads efforts to address the structural drivers of health inequity and strengthen community-centered power.

[National Legal Aid & Defender Association @NLADA]

Join legal aid professionals, public defenders, and advocates at NLADA’s top-tier trainings, conferences, and award programs. Stay ahead with expert-led sessions, network with changemakers, and celebrate those advancing access to justice.

Learn more: https://t.co/UNQm5RPHAt

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Registration Ending Soon!

You still have time to register and join us for the Frontline Justice community justice worker pre-conference on November 4 in St. Louis, MO at the @NLADA (NLADA) Annual Conference.

Grab your ticket at https://t.co/4U70BihIw5 , by the October 28th deadline.

Come connect with us and others doing similar work in their communities, developing programs, and helping people navigate their civil legal problems.

Whether you're just getting started or have years of experience, you'll leave with new relationships, practical takeaways, and a stronger connection to the growing community justice worker movement.

Be sure to swipe through and check out some topics we covered at our last pre-conference.

We look forward to seeing you all in November!

#FrontlineJustice #Groundwork #CommunityJusticeWorkers #Share #Repost #AccessToJustice #LegalHelpForAll #LegalReform #LegalizeJusticeWork

[National Legal Aid & Defender Association @NLADA]

For millions, legal help remains out of reach. At NLADA, we work to bridge that gap by supporting public defenders, legal aid providers, and advocates who fight for fair representation. Join us in making justice accessible to all! Learn more: https://t.co/cFxi1NVWoU

[National Legal Aid & Defender Association @NLADA]

Today's the last day to register for the NLADA Annual Conference at our regular rate! Join hundreds of advocates from across the country and build your arsenal of tactics, connections, and knowledge as we pursue equal justice for all.

Secure your spot: https://t.co/s5yjwQsp7l

[National Legal Aid & Defender Association @NLADA]

Need a place to stay during the NLADA Annual Conference in November? Consider staying in our overflow room block at the new Hyatt Centric Downtown St. Louis! Reserve your spot by October 19 to get a discounted on-site rate for the Conference.

More info: https://t.co/rmCidhBqFD

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Tomorrow at 1:30 pm ET, NASAMS continues its Third Thursday Trainings with another enlightening session on criminal justice, featuring a senior leader in the field. Register today: https://t.co/CkKcl7e0qB

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This week at NLADA is packed with events designed to build community, expand knowledge, and ensure all members of the equal justice community feel supported and valued. Here's a list of this week's events:

[National Legal Aid & Defender Association @NLADA]

Tomorrow at 1 pm ET, chief PDs & deputy chiefs can join ACCD for a discussion on Culture and Morale! Learn how to build trust, address tension, and create an environment where people feel seen, supported, and motivated to do their best work.
Info: https://t.co/5yhZpwMm54

[National Legal Aid & Defender Association @NLADA]

NASAMS returns tomorrow with its annual Fundamentals of Mitigation Certificate Program! Gain valuable skills from nationally recognized experts and earn your mitigation certification from the comfort of your home.

Last chance to register: https://t.co/YZfmgj2BXp

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Tickets are still available for the 2026 NLADA Annual Conference! Join us November 4-7 for opportunities to learn, connect, and engage with the issues shaping the future of equal justice.

Register today to secure your spot: https://t.co/rmCidhBqFD

[National Legal Aid & Defender Association @NLADA]

We’re pleased to welcome the Reverend Bethany Johnson-Javois, President and CEO of @deaconessfound, as our keynote speaker at #NLADA26. As president and CEO, she leads efforts to address the structural drivers of health inequity and strengthen community-centered power.

[National Legal Aid & Defender Association @NLADA]

The countdown to #NLADA26 is ON! Among over 100 sessions to choose from, our 3-hour Saturday Issue Intensive Workshops will equip you with practical tools and strategies to address critical issues like immigration and benefits.

Register by October 16: https://t.co/rmCidhBqFD

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Session proposals for #EJC27 close this Thursday! If you have a practical strategy, emerging issue, innovative approach, or important perspective to share, we want to hear from you. Make your voice heard and submit your ideas today!

More info: https://t.co/EuFzjSbJwr

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Our 2025-2026 SCOTUS review webinar is coming up soon! Join us and the @ABAesq Standing Committee on Legal Aid and Indigent Defense on October 5 to discuss how rulings have affected criminal defense, civil rights, administrative agencies, and more.

🔗: https://t.co/fgRFQPwbq2

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As we reflect on this history, we recognize the importance of listening to Indigenous communities, acknowledging the lasting effects of policies that separated families and caused generations of harm, and continuing the work toward justice and healing.

More: https://t.co/L3NYJEY1hR

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Today, we recognize #OrangeShirtDay — honoring the Indigenous children taken from their families and communities and forced into residential schools, as well as the survivors, families, and communities who continue to carry the impacts of these systems. #EveryChildMatters

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Orange Shirt Day grew from the story of residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad, whose new orange shirt was taken from her on her first day at residential school. Today, the orange shirt is a symbol of remembrance and the message that Every Child Matters.

[National Legal Aid & Defender Association @NLADA]

Our final Rethinking Justice webinar is happening TODAY at 3 pm ET and focuses on cognitive decline and the financial exploitation of older adults. Join NLADA and @mghclbb for this vital seminar centered on protecting our elders from harm.

Register: https://t.co/RwZhAOvEKu

[National Legal Aid & Defender Association @NLADA]

Now more than ever, we need to build and nurture the safe spaces we have within the legal community as we fight for a better world. Join us this Friday for a discussion on #advocacy, #mentalhealth, and community resilience amongst like-minded peers.

🔗: https://t.co/lDCDN1i8Xj

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From our host committee and corporate sponsors to last week's attendees and donors who couldn't make it, we are beyond grateful for your support and commitment to equal justice. If you would like to join them, share a contribution today: https://t.co/DBav8QReAM

[National Legal Aid & Defender Association @NLADA]

Last Thursday's Exemplar Awards Gala amplified the collective power of the equal justice movement while celebrating trailblazers advancing efforts to ensure everyone who needs legal support receives it. We would like to congratulate our honorees: @RelativityHQ and Adam Weiss; Bay Area Legal Aid's Ariella Hyman; @PhillyDefenders' Paula Sen and Michael Mellon; and our 33 Beacon of Justice honorees.