Per the NACDL Bylaws, the process for each special election is determined by the Board of Directors when the election is called. 

Special Election at the 2024 Fall Board Meeting

At the 2024 Albert Krieger Annual Meeting, seven vacancies were declared. In the procedures enacted by the Board of Directors, prospective applicants shall submit materials to the Nominating Committee for consideration.

Vacancies

• Two (2) vacancies with terms ending at the 2025 Albert Krieger Annual Meeting
• Five (5) vacancies with terms ending at the 2027 Albert Krieger Annual Meeting

The Nomination Process

Pursuant to election procedures set forth by the Board of Directors at 2024 Albert J. Krieger Annual Meeting, “Any member qualified to vote may be nominated as a candidate for any Director position. A member may be nominated by the Nominating Committee:

Candidates for nomination by the Nominating Committee must submit materials via a form to be published on this page. Candidates who submit materials via other channels cannot be guaranteed that their submissions will be transmitted to the Nominating Committee.

Candidates seeking nomination by the Nominating Committee should note the following deadlines:

September 3 - 23 (window extended)

The form to submit candidacy materials to the Nominating Committee will become available on this page. The form will go live no earlier than Tuesday, September 3 at 10:00 am ET. The submission window closes Monday, September 23 at 5:00pm ET. 

Packet Submission Form

Candidates seeking nomination by the Nominating Committee must submit the following via web form posted on this page:

1. A resume
2. A statement of qualifications of up to 600 words
   1. The statement of qualifications should include a statement of service to NACDL.
   2. It may also include NACDL meetings attended, member recruitment efforts, and committee work and service to the legal profession (including work on behalf of criminal justice issues and for other professional associations), a description of the member’s practice (including areas of concentration and percentage of time devoted to criminal defense and pro bono work) and other relevant community service
3. A headshot or photo
4. A designation of the position(s) for which the member would like to be considered and why
5. A statement that the member is a member in good standing of his or her respective bar
6. Disclosure of any indictment or information for any felony or crime involving moral turpitude

Candidates must electronically sign the NACDL Code of Conduct and Personal Conduct Policy.

Week of October 7

Candidate interviews will take place virtually.

October 18

The Nominating Committee shall notify the Executive Director of its nominations.

November 1 [Tentative]

An orientation will be held for new and prospective Officers and Directors in conjuction with the 2024 Fall Meeting of the Board of Directors in Nashville, TN at noon (local).

November 2

The election will occur at the 2024 Fall Meeting of the Board of Directors in Nashville, TN.

Important Information

• Powers and Duties of the Elected Officers of the Association
• Powers and Duties of the Members of NACDL’s Board of Directors
• NACDL Bylaws