Election Official Legal Defense Network
Meet EOLDN at the ABA Equal Justice Conference
Learn about EOLDN & the need for pro bono attorneys to defend election officials facing threats.
Posted April 30, 2024
Background & Context
The Election Official Legal Defense Network (EOLDN) is a project of the nonpartisan, nonprofit Center for Election Innovation & Research (CEIR). EOLDN was created to provide election officials with pro bono attorneys in response to the increasing wave of harassments, threats, and state laws subjecting them to criminal penalties for performing their jobs.
EOLDN matches election officials in need with licensed attorneys who are willing to provide legal assistance on a pro bono basis. EOLDN services are available to all current and former U.S election officials, election administrators, and poll workers regardless of political affiliation.
EOLDN is not a Legal Referral Service; there is no fee to participate, and representation must be pro bono. Our goal is to match clients with lawyers.
Work & Deliverables
EOLDN will be attending the ABA Equal Justice Conference this May!
If you are interested in learning more about the need for pro bono attorneys to defend election officials facing threats, fines, or suspension for performing their job duties, have questions, or want to say a quick hello to the team, sign up, and we'll connect with you!
Basic Requirements for EOLDN Practicing Lawyers:
- Engaged in practice of law either full or part-time
- Carry professional liability insurance (minimum: $250k per claim/$500k
aggregate)
- Will commit to providing all legal services pro bono for EOLDN-
matched clients
Election Official Legal Defense Network
Election officials and their families are being harassed and intimidated simply for doing their jobs of running fair elections. They also face an increasing wave of state laws subjecting them to criminal penalties for performing their professional duties. The Election Official Legal Defense Network (EOLDN) matches these election officials with qualified pro bono attorneys who can offer legal guidance and protections. EOLDN is a project of the nonpartisan, nonprofit Center for Election Innovation & Research.
Election Official Legal Defense Network
Election officials and their families are being harassed and intimidated simply for doing their jobs of running fair elections. They also face an increasing wave of state laws subjecting them to criminal penalties for performing their professional duties. The Election Official Legal Defense Network (EOLDN) matches these election officials with qualified pro bono attorneys who can offer legal guidance and protections. EOLDN is a project of the nonpartisan, nonprofit Center for Election Innovation & Research.