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NACDL is committed to enhancing the capacity of the criminal defense bar to safeguard fundamental constitutional rights.
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NACDL’s mission is to serve as a leader, alongside diverse coalitions, in identifying and reforming flaws and inequities in the criminal legal system, and redressing systemic racism, and ensuring that its members and others in the criminal defense bar are fully equipped to serve all accused persons at the highest level.
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Learn more about the candidates for NACDL’s Board of Directors.
Daniel Arshack is a candidate for Director in NACDL's 2022 election, nominated by petition.
Andy Birrell is a candidate for Second Vice President in NACDL's 2022 election, nominated by the Nominating Committee.
Learn more about the special election candidates.
Lawrence Zimmerman is a candidate for Director in NACDL's 2022 special election, nominated by the Nominating Committee.
Alice Fontier is a candidate for Director in NACDL's 2022 election, nominated by the Nominating Committee.
JaneAnne Murray is a candidate for Director in NACDL's 2022 election, nominated by the Nominating Committee.
Missy Owen is a candidate for Secretary in NACDL's 2022 election, nominated by the Nominating Committee.
Chris Wellborn is a candidate for First Vice President in NACDL's 2022 election, nominated by the Nominating Committee.
Catharine O'Daniel is a candidate for Director in NACDL's 2022 election, nominated by the Nominating Committee.
Stephen Ross Johnson is a candidate for Treasurer in NACDL's 2022 election, nominated by the Nominating Committee.
Learn more about the candidates for NACDL officer positions.
Jim Felman is a candidate for Director in NACDL's 2022 election, nominated by the Nominating Committee.
Tim Zerillo is a candidate for Director in NACDL's 2022 election, nominated by the Nominating Committee.
Jennifer Small is a candidate for Director in NACDL's 2022 election, nominated by the Nominating Committee.