@LegalAidSvcs_OK We are beyond excited to celebrate Michael at this year’s Exemplar Gala, taking place at the Showroom in Washington, DC on Wednesday, September 24. To read the full press release, visit our website:

As executive director of @LegalAidSvcs_OK, Michael has grown the organization from a program with a staff of 80 attorneys and a budget of $6 million to a program with an attorney staff of almost 300 and a budget that now exceeds $40 million.

🌟 Introducing Our 2025 NLADA Kutak-Dodds Award Winner for Civil Legal Aid, Michael G. Figgins🌟 . Michael leverages his decades of expertise and practice in multiple states to help countless people in need of low-income legal support, remaining dedicated to the fight for equal

@CUNYLaw We are beyond excited to celebrate Natalie this year’s Exemplar Gala, taking place at the Showroom in Washington, DC on Wednesday, September 24. To read the full press release, visit our website for more information:

She has dedicated herself to developing the next generation of defenders, training and mentoring countless attorneys, law students, and investigators. In 2021, she joined the faculty at @cunylaw as an Adjunct Professor, further expanding her impact as an educator and advocate.

🌟 Introducing Our 2025 NLADA Kutak-Dodds Award Winner for Public Defense, Natalie P. Epps🌟. As Deputy Chief of the Parole Division for the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, she leads with a commitment to transforming parole advocacy, challenging systemic

Vermont Legal Aid says federal cuts could jeopardize access to justice (via @wcax).

How Five States Are Worse Off After Trump’s Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid (via @Kiplinger).

📣 UPDATE: RFP Deadline Extended to August 11th! 📣. This year, NLADA's Annual Conference will host breakout sessions geared toward better supporting strategic collaboration, thought leadership and collective advocacy. The three priority areas for Annual Conference are:. ⚖️ Rule

We are now accepting nominations for open positions on NLADA’s Board of Directors and Councils. View our virtual nominations booklet for details on available positions and how to nominate yourself or a colleague. All are welcome to participate. The new deadline to submit your.

Recent funding challenges for #A2J initiatives have left many wondering what their next step will be. Join us on August 15 at 3 pm ET for a community discussion on how these challenges affect our work, along with strategies to find more funding and general support. Register

"We made this a home": Federal cuts trigger housing crisis for Tulsa's Section 8 tenants (via @NewsOn6).

Purchase your ticket TODAY for the NLADA Exemplar Awards Gala on September 24 in Washington, DC and join us for a night of good fun, good food and amazing honorees. Specially priced tickets for Public Service Advocates also available. Register here:

Hurricane Katrina was a catalyst for change in New Orleans' public defender office (via @NPR).

Early registration for Annual Conference is now open! Join us in Washington, DC from October 29 to November 1 to join top legal professionals in our client, civil, and defender communities as we discuss how to better support strategic collaboration, thought leadership, and

Pro bono partner Ben Weinberg wins National Legal Aid & Defender Association Exemplar Award (via @Dentons).

Small Nebraska farms feel brunt of USDA federal cuts (via @1011_News).

📣 RFPs for 2025 Annual Conference are currently open! 📣. This year, NLADA's Annual Conference will host breakout sessions geared toward better supporting strategic collaboration, thought leadership and collective advocacy. The three priority areas for Annual Conference are:. ⚖️

Gov. Walz declares "Medicaid and Medicare Day" in Minnesota, highlighting "cruel" impact of funding cuts (via @WCCO).

To allow for correction of an error, the NLADA Governance Elections are re-opening, starting today!. We’re now accepting nominations for open positions on NLADA’s Board of Directors and Councils. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of equal justice!. View our.