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Explore keywords to find information Compassionate ReleaseJurisdiction RECENTLY ADDED & UPCOMING The Champion July 2025 Lawyers can use Generative AI for filtering and brainstorming, but they should exercise caution when trying to create original content. Amicus Brief Ellingburg v. United States Brief of NACDL and FAMM as Amici Curiae in Support of Petitioner News Release News Release ~ William R. Gallagher Champion of Justice Nation’s Criminal Defense Bar Presents Champion of Justice Award to Cincinnati, Ohio Attorney William R. Gallagher – Washington, DC (July 14, 2025) – Cincinnati, Ohio Attorney William R. Gallagher was awarded the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) Champion of Justice Legal Education Award at the association’s annual meeting in Minneapolis, MN. Event The Lawyer's Growth and Exit Blueprint: Planning Your Practice and Your Future LOCATION: LIVE Webinar via Zoom DATE: August 14, 2025 TIME: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST CLE Credits: Approx. 1.0 Credit Webinar Fearless Advocacy: Representing Noncitizens in the Face of Threats to Criminal Defense Attorneys LOCATION: Live Zoom Webinar DATE & TIME: Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 3:00-4:15pm ET / 12:00-1:15pm PT CLE Credit: No CLE credit is being offered for this program COST: FREE, but registration is required Have a question?