Welcome to the 2024 NLADA Annual Conference! We are so excited to host you in Atlanta this year.
Session materials are available in the Learning Lab, where you can also claim CLE credit and provide session feedback. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to learninglab@nlada.org.
Systemic advocacy is a crucial tool in the legal aid toolbox that can leverage the experience of our direct services attorneys, expand the impact of our advocacy, and effect meaningful social change across our client community. However, systemic work in legal aid is often challenging and requires a departure from standard structures, including service delivery models, organizational structure, and funding limitations. This panel will leverage the experience of advocates around the country to address the thorny challenges that arise in systemic advocacy. The experienced panelists will share challenges and strategies and will facilitate break out discussions on various systemic advocacy topics including strategic use of communications, co-counseling with pro bono partners, and incorporating systemic advocacy into the legal aid model. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to sign up for a systemic advocacy listserv to continue sharing knowledge after the conference.
