Contributing Author: Wendy L. Patrick, Deputy District Attorney, San Diego County (CA)

Contributing Author: Kirsten Pabst, NDAA Well-being Task Force Chair Re-framing is the practice of thinking about a challenge in a new way, one that offers context or breaks the problem down into manageable chunks. It is a deep examination of a story’s narrative and where in that story our mind…

Contributing Authors: M. Kimberly Brown, Senior Attorney & Erin Inman, Staff Attorney, NDAA’s National Traffic Law Center The holiday season is upon us, and unfortunately, it historically brings a new season of traffic crashes, injuries, and death on our roads. Recent tragedies across the country underscore the importance of a…

Contributing Author: Wendy L. Patrick, Deputy District Attorney, San Diego County (CA) Judges and lawyers often become very well acquainted over the years. In many cases, especially in the case of prosecutors who become judges, they are both former colleagues and friends. So professionally, legally, and ethically, their interaction, both…

Contributing Author: Allysa Gambarella, Director of Education & Engagement, National District Attorneys Association Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) cases are heavily litigated in courtrooms across the country with defense experts creating unfounded controversy around the diagnosis of AHT. …

Contributing Author: Mary Ashley, NDAA Well-being Task Force Vice Chair

Contributing Author: Wendy L. Patrick, Deputy District Attorney, San Diego County (CA)

Contributing Author: Kirsten Pabst, NDAA Well-being Task Force Chair

Contributing Author: Nathanael E. Wright, Chief Assistant District Attorney, Chatham County (GA) Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is not just the new hot topic, it is really an important organizational tool for a well-run office or a business. Studies show that businesses with diverse staff have positive profitable outcomes, and…