Outstanding trial skills don’t automatically translate into outstanding managerial skills. A good trial lawyer can, however, learn skills to use in supervising colleagues and managing staff. The Nuts & Bolts training seminar, one part of the National Defender Leadership Institute, offers a unique opportunity for defender leaders to step away from their offices, learn these skills and apply them to their individual management challenges in a supportive learning environment. This June in South Carolina, our expert faculty will help each participant translate advocacy skills into effective management techniques. The early registration deadline has been extended to May 4.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Trial lawyers transitioning to management positions
• Experienced defender leaders who want to improve their managerial skills
• Other Supervisors in Defender offices (e.g. Social Workers, Investigators)
• All levels of supervisors, managers and directors of defender or assigned counsel programs, from any kind of indigent defense delivery system (i.e., state public defender systems, large urban defender offices, county defender systems, private law firms that contract for public defense cases, and local assigned counsel systems)
• Defenders interested in becoming managers

NLADA’s National Defender Leadership Institute (NDLI) is committed to developing the leaders of tomorrow and supporting the leaders of today.

In connection with that commitment, the American Council of Chief Defenders (ACCD) is offering 12 scholarships of $500 each to attend this training. Applicants must be nominated by an ACCD member. This scholarships will support professional development and foster mentoring between existing and emerging defender leaders. To apply, fill out this form: . Applications are due April 27, 2015.

THIS SEMINAR WILL HELP YOU:

• Address your current management challenge(s)
• Identify and develop your management skills by building on your existing advocacy skills
• Appreciate different working styles in your program and communicate more effectively with colleagues
• See problems as potential opportunities to support and train staff
• Identify new strategies for building stronger teams inside the office
• Hear about management challenges from across the country and collectively strategize ways to achieve lasting solutions

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION UNITS

NLADA will apply for CLE accreditation for all qualifying conference sessions in most states with mandatory CLE. Complete information will be available in the registration packet you receive at check-in. Please be familiar with the CLE requirements of your state.

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