• Fostering and maintaining diverse defender offices
• Building workplaces that are welcoming to Gen Z defenders
• Prioritizing defender wellness
• Identifying and managing injustice fatigue

WDA’s annual Leadership Conference has the mission of cultivating and empowering passionate and resilient defenders to collaborate with communities most harmed in dismantling systematic oppression and achieving equitable justice. We welcome individuals seeking to develop leadership skills regardless of experience, organizational status, or job description.

Attendees will both hear from speakers and participate in facilitated breakout groups.

To register for the 2025 WDA Leadership Conference, please click here. 

Please note: The main Defender Conference is a separate program, so if you have not already registered for the 2025 Defender Conference, you will need to register here.