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 overcame many obstacles to become president of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC). He led efforts to pass Amendment 4 in 2018, restoring voting rights to over 1.4 million Floridians with past felony convictions. Recognized by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2019, Meade continues to advocate for criminal justice reform and civic engagement.
Devshi Mehrotra
Geoffrey Burkhart
Georges Naufal
Hazel Remesch
Honorable Bernice B. Donald
U.S. Circuit Judge, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Judge Donald is a Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She was nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate on September 6, 2011. Prior to that, she served on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee and was the first African American woman to serve as a bankruptcy judge in the United States.
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. He has a distinguished career in law and public service, including serving as the Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission. Chaudhuri is dedicated to advocating for the rights and sovereignty of Native American tribes.
Julianne Tarver
Julie Reiskin
Justine Olderman
Kavita Goyal
Lillian M. Moy
Lisa C. 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