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We’re pleased to welcome the Reverend Bethany Johnson-Javois, President and CEO of @deaconessfound, as our keynote speaker at #NLADA26. As president and CEO, she leads efforts to address the structural drivers of health inequity and strengthen community-centered power.
Thank you to all of our Annual Conference Exhibitors and Sponsors for participating in #NLADA26 and making it such a success for our attendees! We hope to see you all again in Portland, OR, in 2027!
As #NLADA26 comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who joined us in St. Louis or followed along virtually. The equal justice community is most powerful when we come together, share the lessons we've learned throughout the years, and celebrate the little wins as we prepare for bigger ones.
We hope that this year's attendees leave feeling rejuvenated, fortified, and ready to return to the work of providing equal justice for all.
Learn more about this year's conference: learninglab.nlada.org/AC26
Thank you to this year's Quiet Room Sponsor, NLADA Mutual Insurance Co., RRG! This room is available throughout #NLADA26 for all attendees to enjoy & take a break during the conference.
Our Annual Awards Luncheon at #NLADA26 begins soon! We're excited to present 8 awards honoring dedicated members of the equal justice community—public defenders, legal aid and pro bono attorneys, journalists, and client advocates alike. Follow along here for more updates!
From Reggie Fellow in 1981 to Reggie Honoree in 2026, @LSEM_EST1956's Dan Glazier has built an amazing career, branching into legal and social work to fight homelessness, support domestic violence survivors, advance housing and economic opportunity, and more. Congrats on this honor!
Last but not least, @JusticeAtWorkPA's Art Read has been a valued fighter for workers' rights, specifically farmworkers and migrant workers. We're grateful to also honor him with the Reginald Heber Smith Award at #NLADA26.
"Where may empire be lurking in you?"
We hope you're enjoying this year's conference so far! Today's highlights include our annual Awards Luncheon, our Stories that Move Us Showcase, and a host of sessions that will expand your knowledge regarding civil #legalaid, #publicdefense, #advocacy, and more.
For more information, visit our website: learninglab.nlada.org/AC26
Earlier today at #NLADA26, the American Council of Chief Defenders met to discuss crisis communications and preparedness for public defense leaders! Thank you to everyone who joined and to JusticeText for sponsoring their lunch.
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When New York State expanded its anti-discrimination laws to cover school discrimination, it lacked statewide infrastructure to support 2.4 million students. @empirejustice's Katie Blum accepted that challenge, and we are excited to recognize her tomorrow at our Awards Luncheon in St. Louis! #NLADA26
Blum will be honored tomorrow, November 6, 2026, at this year’s Awards Luncheon at our Annual Conference. Learn more about her and all of our honorees here: nlada.org/ac26/awards
#NLADA26 starts today! We are elated to host hundreds of equal justice advocates in St. Louis for 4 days of skill-sharing, community building, and restoration.
Today, we'll be enjoying our Opening Plenary, caucus meetings, and a host of sessions to help you expand equal justice for all.
Want more information on this year's Annual Conference? Visit our website to receive the full conference experience, learn more about our sponsors, and get real-time updates on special events in St. Louis.
🔗: learninglab.nlada.org/AC26
For over 40 years, Joy Johnson's dedication to the tenant rights movement has transformed Virginia's housing landscape, giving residents better access to counsel when landlords engage in unjust practices. NLADA is overjoyed to recognize her as this year’s Mary Ellen Hamilton Honoree at #NLADA26.
Johnson will be honored on Friday, November 6, 2026, at this year’s Awards Luncheon at our Annual Conference. Learn more about her and all of our honorees here: nlada.org/ac26/awards