2026 Making the Case for Life Seminar

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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)

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NACDL envisions a society where all individuals receive fair, rational, and humane treatment within the criminal legal system. 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

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2026 Making the Case for Life Seminar

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - Friday, August 28, 2026

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New Orleans

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA, USA

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Make the case...for your client's life at NACDL's 28th Annual Making the Case for Life Seminar.

This seminar is designed to help capital defenders, investigators, and mitigation specialists. Participants will hear cutting-edge presentations regarding pretrial investigations, capital jury selection, new perspectives on discovering the story of the client and mitigation evidence. Attendees will learn from seasoned capital trial lawyers, nationally-known law professors, and jury consultants, who will offer their personal perspectives, advice, and proven strategies for making the best case for life. If you are handling or may handle a case in which your client is facing the death penalty, then this is a must-attend seminar for you!