The 2021 Annual Conference, organized by the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA), took place from November 9 to 12, 2021. This hybrid event combined virtual sessions with limited in-person programming in Nashville, Tennessee, under the theme "Redefining Justice."
The conference addressed critical issues in the legal aid and public defense sectors, focusing on topics such as racial justice, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on legal services, and strategies for effective advocacy. Sessions included educational workshops and strategic discussions aimed at enhancing the delivery of legal services to low-income communities.
Notable speakers featured at the event included the Honorable Bernice B. Donald, U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals; Desmond Meade, President of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition; and Jonodev Osceola Chaudhuri, former Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission. Their insights provided valuable perspectives on justice and advocacy.
The conference offered networking opportunities for legal professionals, including both virtual and in-person sessions designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among attendees. The in-person component adhered to strict COVID-19 protocols to ensure the safety of participants.
Speakers(59)
Adeola Ogunkeyede
Andrew Scherer
April Jung
Betty Balli Torres
Carol Bergman
Cesar Torres
Claudia Johnson
Colleen Cotter
Corrine Campbell
David Miller
Desmond Meade
President at Florida Rights Restoration Coalition
Desmond Meade is a formerly homeless returning citizen who led the successful passage of Amendment 4 in Florida, restoring voting rights to over 1.4 million individuals with past felony convictions.
Devshi Mehrotra
Geoffrey Burkhart
Georges Naufal
Hazel Remesch
Honorable Bernice B. Donald
U.S. Circuit Judge at Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Judge Donald serves on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2011. She has held various judicial positions, including as the first African American woman to serve as a bankruptcy judge in the U.S.
Ishmael Jaffree
Jacquelynne Bowman
Jaffee Pickett
Jared Smith
Jaundalynn Taylor
Jayme Cassidy
Jennifer Bentley
Jennifer Blunt
Jo-Ann Wallace
John Pollock
Jon Laramore
Jonodev Osceola Chaudhuri
Ambassador at Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Jonodev Osceola Chaudhuri serves as the Ambassador for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, representing the Nation's interests and fostering relationships with various entities.
Julianne Tarver
Julie Reiskin
Justine Olderman
Kavita Goyal
Lillian Moy
Lisa Smith
Liz Keith
Maha Jweied
Margaret Hagen
Margaret Shinn
Maria Duvuvuei
Martesha Johnson
Mary DeFusco
Melanie Shakarian
Merf Ehman
Molly Dull
Nikole Nelson
Ron Flagg
Sara Mayeux
Selena Hunn
Shubi Deoras
Spring Miller
Stephen Rispoli
Stuart Axenfeld
Tanya Douglas
Tanya Gassenheimer
Teresa Enriquez
Ugochi Anaebere-Nicholson
Victoria Esposito
Wes Caines
Yvonne Mariajimenez
Event Details
- Date
- October 27-29, 2021
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States
- Virtual and limited in-person sessions in Nashville, Tennessee
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal aid and public defense professionals
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation was applied for in most jurisdictions for virtual sessions and in Tennessee for in-person sessions.
- Attendees
- Over 700 attendees