[company_age]113.0[/company_age][employees]11-50 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing legal services to those who cannot afford counsel. Founded in 1911, NLADA is the oldest and largest legal aid organization in the United States. The organization works to establish and strengthen the nation's public defense and civil legal aid systems. NLADA provides a variety of resources and support to legal aid organizations, including training, technical assistance, and advocacy. The organization also works to promote public awareness of the importance of legal aid. NLADA is a membership organization, with over 10,000 members nationwide. The organization is governed by a board of directors, which is elected by the membership. NLADA is headquartered in Washington, D.C.[/description][ps]Legal services, training, technical assistance, advocacy[/ps]