Who We Are
The Conference was established by the General Assembly “…to assist in improving the administration of justice in North Carolina by coordinating the prosecution efforts of the various district attorneys.” The primary objective of the Conference is to provide crucial support to prosecutors in the discharge of their duties. To accomplish this, the Conference extends a range of valuable resources and guidance, including Professional Development, Publications, and Research Assistance. These resources enable prosecutors to uphold justice for North Carolina’s citizens in an effective and efficient manner.
2026 NCDAA Fall Association Meeting Details
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Victim Rights
If you have experienced any sort of crime, the legal system may seem overwhelming due to its complex processes, legal jargon, and professionals. But, you have rights as a victim that must be respected. To gain knowledge about your rights and access vital information, please explore the Victims Tab and other resources available to you. You can rest assured that you have the ability to take action and make sure your rights are upheld.
Upcoming Trainings
The Leadership Challenge
- November 3, 2026 – November 5, 2026
- Raleigh, NC
This three-day course is designed to sharpen leadership skills. The Leadership Challenge introduces a practical and accessible model to help leaders mobilize a desire in others to get extraordinary results. This program is based on over 40 years of research in over 34 countries. Focusing on the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, this course is an unbelievable opportunity to learn to lead and motivate effectively.
Money Matters – East
The Money Matters course offers greater tools and knowledge to understand, analyze, and organize evidence in financial crime cases. This course will concentrate on the practical skills of working with complicated and voluminous evidence to effectively investigate and prosecute modern crimes. This course will also equip prosecutors with the necessary tools to solve the most common scenarios presented in financial crime prosecutions. The participants will leave with a better understanding of what cases belong in criminal court and what cases should be resolved outside the criminal justice system. This course will be offered twice this year, with slight modifications in the agenda based on emerging trends and new developments in the law.
New Prosecutor School
The Conference and the UNC School of Government have developed this 5-day course to address the unique needs of newly-hired prosecutors. The program covers critical topics such as district court docket management, criminal pleadings, common offenses including DWI and domestic violence, plea bargaining, sentencing, ethics, and the fundamentals of introducing and using different types of evidence. Attendees will also receive credit for completing the State Bar’s Professionalism for New Attorneys (PNA) program, the twelve-hour professionalism requirement for all newly-licensed attorneys.
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Cabarrus
Ashlie Shanley is the District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 25, which encompasses Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from North Carolina State University. She then earned her Juris Doctor from Campbell University in 1996.
District Attorney Ashlie Shanley has been serving as an Assistant District Attorney in District 25 since 1996. During her time, she prosecuted homicides and sexual assaults involving women and children, facilitated the county’s human trafficking task force, and was the Lead Prosecutor for the Safe Haven Special Victims Unit at the Cabarrus County District Attorney’s Office. She also provided training for law enforcement, prosecutors, mental health providers, medical professionals, and social workers throughout North Carolina.
Throughout her career, District Attorney Ashlie Shanley has built strong coalitions with law enforcement, schools, social workers, mental health agencies, and hospitals to foster community collaboration. She is actively involved in her community, serving as a member of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council in Cabarrus County since 2022, the Healthy Cabarrus Executive Committee, and facilitates the Discovering Law Program for Rising 9th – 12th grade students at Cabarrus County Schools.
District Attorney Ashlie Shanley also served as the Chair of the NDAA and as a member of the RILA Retail Crime Advisory Board, where she works to combat retail crime. Her previous roles include President of the Board of Directors for the Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Carolina, facilitating the Cabarrus County Human Trafficking Task Force, and coordinating the Cabarrus Violent Offender program.
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The North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys offers a wealth of valuable information and assistance to prosecutors and their law enforcement partners. If you are unable to locate the answers you require, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team members. We are dedicated to providing guidance and direction to ensure that the needs of prosecutors are met with the utmost professionalism and respect.