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We're thrilled to announce that @RoofAbove CEO Liz Clasen-Kelly will be kicking off #EJC26 with us! Join us in Charlotte from May 13-16 to learn, network, and stand united in support of the legal needs of low-income individuals.
Register for EJC today: bit.ly/4l6rD8B
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Recent funding challenges for #A2J initiatives have left many wondering what their next step will be. Join us next Friday at 3 pm ET for a discussion on how these challenges impact our work and strategies to secure additional support.
🖊️ Register here: bit.ly/4i0cBQp
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MEMBERS: Your 2026 NLADA Election Solicitation Is In the Mail. Check soon for info on how to submit nominations online. Scan the QR code in your election materials to review position descriptions, eligibility criteria, and nomination details.
More info: bit.ly/4xh8S8g
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National Legal Aid & Defender Association retweeted
The Management Information Exchange (MIE) held its 1st National Legal Aid Summer Intern Orientation June 2, 2026.
Clockwise, top l.: Kesha James, Erica Briant, Liz Dunn, Radhika Singh, Julia Wilson, Niya Fonville Swint, Alison Paul, Jared Smith, & Ron Flagg.
#LegalAidMatters
ALT Presentations included: "Best Practices in the Summer Intern Role" with Erica Briant Esq., MIE Staff Trainer "Public Interest Fellowships" with Elizabeth Dunn, Director of Public Sector Career Strategy for the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School "A History of Legal Aid" with Jared Smith, MIE Director of Programs "Welcome to the Field," with: * Kesha James, MIE Executive Director; * Ronald Flagg, President of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC); * Radhika Singh, Vice President for Advocacy & Strategic Initiatives of the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA); and * Alison Paul, Executive Director for Montana Legal Services Association and Special Advisor to the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Legal Aid and Indigent Defense (ABA SCLAID) "Understanding Compassion Fatigue" with Julia R. Wilson (she/her), Founder of Julia Wilson Coaching
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Are you interested in supporting the future of public defense? We're looking for people who want to fight poverty and advance justice by empowering communities through capacity-building services.
Applications due May 1. Open in MI, NY, & TX. Learn more: bit.ly/4uWCwyH
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Our next Drop-In Discussion is happening tomorrow at 3 pm ET! Join NLADA and @lincolnlegalaid to discuss practical de-escalation techniques and safety structures that help staff respond effectively when a client interaction escalates.
Register for free: bit.ly/4shRkp3
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ATTENTION #EJC26 ATTENDEES: Today is the last day to claim CLE credit for sessions you attended! Visit our Learning Lab no later than 5 p.m. ET today to ensure you're up to date with your state bar's standards.
Get more info and claim your credits TODAY: bit.ly/4x4PbAw
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From training sessions to community discussions, NLADA events bring together top leaders in equal justice. Join us for conferences, webinars, and programs that celebrate those making a real impact in advancing justice.
Don’t miss out! Learn more: nlada.org/events
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At a time when the justice gap is widening and resources are shrinking, investing in the people on the front lines of equal justice has never been more important. Donate today to help more members of the equal justice community attend next year’s EJC: bit.ly/49WmUlG
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National Legal Aid & Defender Association retweeted
May is #ElderLawMonth—a reminder that aging with dignity shouldn’t depend on your income.
Our Justice Gap Study found that low-income seniors did not receive any or enough legal help for 91% of their civil legal problems in the past year.
Learn more: justicegap.lsc.gov/resource/…
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RFPs for #NLADA26 close on Friday! Submit your session proposals by May 22 to make your voice heard at this year's Annual Conference, taking place from November 4-7 in St. Louis, MO.
Get more info on and submit today: bit.ly/4rVExZ8
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Alongside @ABACtrProBono, we want to thank all of our attendees for coming to #EJC26! Over the past few days, advocates, legal aid professionals, pro bono leaders, and partners from across the country came together to learn, collaborate, and recommit to advancing equal justice.
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From this year's panelists and plenary speakers to our guests and everybody in between, our community is most powerful when we come together and work as one. We'll be sharing more highlights throughout the week, so stay tuned!
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The #EJC26 Awards Luncheon is @ABACtrProBono and NLADA's opportunity to celebrate civil legal aid providers, pro bono professionals, and organizations dedicated to providing and safeguarding equal justice for all. Our program is soon beginning! Follow along for more updates.
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As the Senior Manager of Pro Bono at @clsmf in Central Florida, Lena is a pillar of legal aid in the broader Orlando area. From responding to the Pulse Nightclub shootings to generating over 40,000 volunteer hours, her presence is central to equal justice for all in Florida.
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Our final award, the Nan Heald Innovations in Equal Justice Award, recognizes creativity and perseverance in advancing equal justice. @National_MLP built the medical-legal partnership model to embed legal professionals into health care teams to address civil legal issues.
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National Legal Aid & Defender Association retweeted
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We're wrapping up an inspiring few days at the Equal Justice Conference hosted by @ABAesq and @NLADA! We’ve had the opportunity to share insights and learn from leaders across the field, and we'll carry these insights forward in our work.
#accesstojustice #legaltech
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