Survivor Justice Center

Established in 1911, the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) is America’s oldest and largest nonprofit dedicated to ensuring excellence in legal services for those who cannot afford counsel. For over a century, NLADA has pioneered access to justice by creating the public defender system, developing national standards for representation, shaping groundbreaking legislation, and establishing vital institutions like the Legal Services Corporation; today, it serves as the collective voice for civil legal aid and public defender services, providing advocacy, training, technical assistance, and the NLADA Insurance Program to its members, including legal professionals, institutions, and the individuals they represent.