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Make the Most of Your Membership

15 Easy Ways to Get Involved with NACDL. 

 

Experience the many members-only resources and benefits that NACDL has to offer. 

  1. Update your member profile to help you network and promote your practice 
  2. Find your peers in the NACDL member-to-member directory 
  3. Explore past issues of our highly-acclaimed member magazine, The Champion®  
  4. Sign up for NACDLConnect, NACDL's online discussion platform designed to connect you with your colleagues, and introduce yourself to other NACDL members by posting a message
  5. Learn how to participate in NACDL Committees and Task Forces  
  6. Stay up-to-date on NACDL policy and legislative initiatives by signing up for Take Action Alerts 
  7. Check out the exclusive discounts available to you through NACDL's Affinity Partner programs 
  8. Recieve members-only discount on NACDL products designed to enhance your criminal defense practice 
  9. Take advantage of reduced registration fees for industry-leading NACDL CLE seminars  
  10. Share your knowledge and practical tips by writing an article for The Champion® (see submission guidelines) 
  11. Submit a brief for the Case Based Tools Resource 
  12. Download the latest episode of NACDL's podcast series "The Criminal Docket" which provides a rundown of the highlights in criminal justice news and much more 
  13. Follow NACDL on social media to keep up with the lastest news related to the criminal justice system (FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedIn, Ustream, YouTube, Medium) 
  14. Learn how NACDL is leading the way for meaningful criminal justice reform through its amicus curiae program  
  15. NEW Search the Mentor For A Moment Directory to connect with NACDL's top criminal defense attorneys for 1-on-1 advice on your cases. Or, sign up to serve as a mentor to other NACDL members!

Additional Benefit Information

If you have questions about how to take advantage of your benefits, or if we can be of service in any way, please contact NACDL's member services department: memberservices@nacdl.org or 202-872-4001. We're always happy to hear from you. 

 

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