Advancing Opportunity for All

NDAA’s Advancing Leadership for All initiative is dedicated to fostering inclusive leadership and strengthening the profession by ensuring that prosecutors from all backgrounds have access to the mentorship, guidance, and opportunities needed to excel. By building a stronger, more representative leadership pipeline, this initiative helps drive innovation and trust within the communities we serve.

Our Purpose

• To foster a supportive network of NDAA members committed to leadership, mentorship, and friendship for all prosecutors.
• To provide resources and opportunities that promote access to leadership roles within prosecution offices, ensuring all prosecutors have the tools to succeed.
• To assist NDAA in advancing policies and initiatives that promote inclusive practices, equal opportunities, and the recruitment and retention of talented individuals within the prosecutorial profession.
• To emphasize cultural competence by promoting an understanding of diverse perspectives, strengthening prosecutorial effectiveness and trust.

Committee Co-Chair:
Marcus Montoya, District Attorney, Eighth Judicial District, NM

Committee Co-Chair:
Mark Dupree, District Attorney, Wyandotte County, KS

Spotlight Series Celebrating Legal Pioneers

NDAA celebrates the contributions of prosecutors who have made significant impacts in their communities and the criminal justice system. Our features highlight professionals who exemplify leadership, dedication, and service in the pursuit of justice.

• Eunice Carter: The Trailblazing Prosecutor Who Helped Take Down Lucky Luciano
• Thurgood Marshall’s Journey to Supreme Court Justice
• A Trailblazer in Justice: The Pioneering Journey of Charlotte E. Ray
• Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s Journey from the DA’s Office to the U.S. Supreme Court
• Alberto Gonzales’ Journey from Humble Beginnings to History Maker
• Breaking Barriers: Manuel Ruiz’s Legacy in the Fight for Justice
• Dennis Chávez’s Rise from the Fields of New Mexico to the Halls of Power