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Photo Caption: New Orleans’ Walter “Wolfman” Washington started the celebration of Gideon’s 60th year If you’re feeling like the constitutional right to counsel is more vulnerable than
Greetings Public Defense Professionals, As we continue to navigate the demands of public defense, it is worth pausing to reflect on the power of connection—and
In recognition of Veterans Day, below are insights from NAPD’s own Wellbeing Resource Coordinator and military veteran, Corey Smith, on how to better identify and
In this update, NAPD’s DEIJ Coordinator, Brittany Gail Thomas (BGT), Esq., recaps NAPD meetups and events related to racial justice and diversity, equity, inclusion, and
Introducing Our New Systems Builders Committee Co-Chairs The NAPD board recently appointed Theresa Edwards and Jonathan Sacks to serve as C0-Chairs of the Systems Builders
