About

National Litigation Support Team

The mission of the National Litigation Support Team (NLST) is to address the impact digital information has on court appointed criminal defense practitioners for the Defender Services program for them to fulfill their sixth amendment responsibilities. They assist counsel in identifying issues related to the collection, production, and management of electronically stored information (ESI, or also known as e-discovery or eDiscovery) and digital evidence. They provide technology, training, and resources for CJA panel counsel and Federal Defender Organization (FDO) team members to efficiently search, review, and analyze eDiscovery and digital evidence. The NLST also serves as a resource to the Defender Services program to assist in the long-range planning required to address issues relevant to the ever-evolving eDiscovery practices and policies.

For CJA panel attorneys, the NLST is your consultant, your resource center, and your sounding board for all litigation support aspects of your case from beginning to end. They are here to support both you and FDOs throughout the country. Whether you are considering what formats to request your discovery in, how to manage the eDiscovery you have received, or what type of technology you might like to use in the courtroom, they can help you figure out how to leverage technology to develop and present your theory of the case on behalf of your client.

Meet The National Litigation Support Team.

National Litigation Support Blog for Federal/Community Defenders and CJA Practitioners

You can find more information on the National Litigation Support Team at https://www.fd.org/litigation-support/who-national-litigation-support-team.