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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"Zealous Advocacy in Sexual Assault & Child Victims Cases" LOCATION: Planet Hollywood Hotel, Las Vegas, NV DATES: November 15-17, 2023
"Winning Strategies for the Defense" LOCATION: St. Regis Hotel, Aspen, CO DATES: January 21-24, 2024
"Defending Modern Drug Cases" LOCATION: Planet Hollywood Hotel, Las Vegas, NV DATES: September 20-23, 2023
"Winners Find a Way to Victory" LOCATION: Planet Hollywood Hotel, Las Vegas, NV DATES: September 20-23, 2023
The Board of Directors oversees the business and affairs of the organization and sets organization policy. The Board meets at least four times per year. It includes 35 directly-elected Directors and four Affiliate Representatives, all serving three-year terms of office. The seven officers of the association and the past presidents are also voting members at meetings of the Board of Directors. In addition, a parliamentarian, who is appointed by the president, serves as a non-voting participant at all Board meetings. Read more about NACDL's Board of Directors.
James R. Willis
NACDL's staff is committed to the association's mission and to serving the association's membership.
Forfeiture reform letters of support from NACDL and its partners, and from others.
Nearly every case involves a cell phone or an online account. Laws on device and account searches are continuing to evolve, as courts reconsider old doctrines that do not fit with the realities of the digital age. Below, find sample motions on suppressing emails, passcodes, and other electronically stored information.
NACDL's Monthly Newsletter — Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and legislative tracking. See below for access to the latest issues!
NACDL frequently testifies or provides comments on new and evolving criminal legislation and policies affecting white collar-related criminal law. This includes live testimony before the House and Senate Judiciary Committees and the U.S. Sentencing Commission, as well as written testimony, letters, and commentary submitted to Congress, the U.S. Sentencing Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other executive branch agencies.
Featuring Larry Pozner
LOCATION: Online Web Training DATE: Access any time FLEXIBILITY: Access for 7 days after purchase
