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Join us for a timely discussion on the growing trend of the legal system being used to target voters and election workers. Criminal defense attorney Andrew Darling discusses best practices in managing these cases. Panelists Jake Sussman and Patrick Berry discuss a recent Fourth Circuit win, as well as the rise in investigations and prosecutions targeting voters and those who administer elections.
Hosted by NACDL's Criminalization of Voting Rights Committee, experts examine recent developments in both the courtroom and state and federal capitols that are shaping the landscape of voting rights. From pivotal court rulings to newly proposed legislation and executive orders, panelists provide legal and policy insights to help practitioners and advocates understand emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities. Viewers leave understanding these recent developments impact criminal defense practice and their client's access to the ballot.
The panel discusses the unfortunate cycle of criminalization some face when attempting to get their voting rights restored.
This webinar continues our discussion and training series on the criminalization of voting, highlighting how defenders can best serve their clients, including how to assist individuals in navigating the various issues surrounding their voting rights.
The panelists explore the nationwide impact of felony disenfranchisement and how the recent prosecutions of people with felony convictions attempting to register to vote or cast a ballot harm our democracy. They also discuss the potential solutions at hand, including some that have already passed state legislatures.
NACDL and Florida Rights Restoration Coalition provide criminal defense attorneys interested in assisting individuals facing these charges with the necessary information, resources, and tools needed to provide an effective defense.
This panel features individuals formerly incarcerated whose second chance led them to pursuing a career in law.
Shattering the Shackles of Collateral Consequences: Exploring Moral Principles and Economic Innovations to Restore Rights and Opportunity NACDL’s 17th Annual State Criminal Justice Network Conference and 2nd Annual Presidential Summit | August 23-25, 2018 | Atlanta, GA
This panel focuses on developing relationships with state power players and seeking unlikely and likely allies in building coalitions for lasting and meaningful reforms.
This panel explores the moral principles and economic innovations that are essential in alleviating collateral consequences of an arrest or conviction. The panel also examines racial implications associated with collateral consequences. Key Issues: ban the box, certificates of relief, tax incentives, licensing.
Presentation of award to the Second Chance Center: Angelyn C. Frazer-Giles, Senior Advisor for Special Projects, NACDL and Michael Iacopino, Co-Chair, State Legislative Affairs Committee, Criminal Defense Attorney, Brennan Lenehan Iacopino & Hickey Remarks: Hassan Latif, Executive Director, Second Chance Center (Aurora, CO)
Presentation of award: Norman L. Reimer, Executive Director, NACDL Keynote Address delivered by Sally Q. Yates, Partner, Special Matters and Government Investigations, King & Spalding, Former U.S. Deputy Attorney General
Presentation of award: Drew Findling, President (2018-2019), NACDL, Criminal Defense Attorney, The Findling Law Firm Remarks: Nathan Deal, Governor of Georgia (2011-2019)
This plenary features formerly incarcerated men and women who have successfully re-entered their communities. Panelists are prompted with themes relative to effectively and efficiently navigating the process of reentry.
Panelists: John Koufos, National Director of Reentry Initiatives, Right on Crime; Margaret Love, Attorney & Collateral Consequences Resource Center; Jason Hernandez, activist, received clemency from President Barack Obama Moderator: Cynthia Roseberry, Wilberforce University, and Former Project Director, Clemency Project 2014
This panel focuses on several states that have addressed progressive solutions to alleviating collateral consequences through the legislative and referendum process.
