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"Come as You Are: Finding Your Trial Nirvana in Cross, Openings, and Closings" LOCATION: Sheraton Grand Hotel, Seattle, WA DATES: July 24-27, 2024
Michael Heiskell interviews a law school professor and former student who were part of a team that was instrumental in convincing the U.S. Army to overturn the 100-year-old convictions of 110 Black soldiers that stemmed from the Camp Logan riots.
NACDL's Board of Directors met in Washington, D.C., on October 21, 2023, for its Fall Meeting.
NACDL's Board of Directors met in Chicago, Illinois on August 5, 2023, for its Annual Meeting.
NACDL conducts elections annually. In 2024, NACDL will elect thirteen members of its Board of Directors, as well as a President Elect, First and Second Vice Presidents, and a Secretary.
Imagine a young Baylor Law School graduate, the first Black student to walk the halls of his institution, staring down a future in a system far from perfect. That's where Michael Heiskell's story begins, and it's a tale woven with threads of resilience, trailblazing, and a relentless pursuit of justice.
NACDL Board Meetings are available for NACDL Members to stream live. The stream will start when the meeting is called to order.
Resources assembled for use by the NACDL Directors and Officers.
Champion of Justice Awards are bestowed upon those individuals who – through legislative, journalistic, philanthropic, or humanitarian pursuits – have staunchly preserved or defended the constitutional rights of individuals in the United States and have endeavored to ensure justice and due process for persons accused of crime.
In additional to an Annual Election, from time to time, the NACDL Board of Directors fills officer and director vacancies through a special elections. Then a special election is called by the Board of Directors, that information will be posted here.
NACDL's membership met on August 5, 2023 in Chicago, IL.
Answer to common asked questions by NACDL Directors and Officers.
The Board of Directors adopted a resolution to recognize and remember Aric M. Cramer
The Board of Directors adopted a resolution to recognize and remember Ralph Timothy "Tim" Evans
Resolutions adopted by NACDL's Board of Directors or Membership are posted online. Resolutions adopted prior to the year 2000 are posted as they are available. For more information on resolutions adopted prior to 2000, please contact NACDL.
