Equal Justice Works

Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) Announces $1.4 Million Grant to Equal Justice Works to Launch National Legal Fellowship Program

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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New York, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) today announced it is awarding a grant of $1,361,005 over 30 months to Equal Justice Works to launch a national Opioid Crisis Response Legal Fellowship Program that will address the legal consequences of the opioid crisis.

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  • New York, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) today announced it is awarding a grant of $1,361,005 over 30 months to Equal Justice Works to launch a national Opioid Crisis Response Legal Fellowship Program that will address the legal consequences of the opioid crisis.
  • “The opioid crisis cannot be fully addressed without multidisciplinary interventions, including legal assistance,” said Karen A. Scott, MD., MPH, President of FORE.
  • “We thank the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts for their generous grant,” said Verna Williams, CEO of Equal Justice Works.
  • “FORE’s support will mobilize six Equal Justice Works Fellows to address critical legal needs frequently arising from opioid use disorder, such as child custody matters, housing, healthcare, and employment.

Ropes & Gray Announces "Ropes Impact Fellowship" to Advance Public Service Commitment

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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CHICAGO, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ropes & Gray today announced the creation of the Ropes Impact Fellowship, a public-interest fellowship supported through nonprofit Equal Justice Works, a longtime partner of the firm in advancing public interest work. The Ropes-named fellowship follows the firm's longstanding tradition of funding public interest fellowships through Equal Justice Works by using fee awards from significant public interest litigation.

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  • "Ropes & Gray is proud of our longstanding relationship with Equal Justice Works and our support of its fellows.
  • We are especially proud this year to kick off the first Ropes Impact Fellowship," said Chris Conniff, pro bono co-chair and partner at Ropes & Gray.
  • "The fellowships complement Ropes & Gray's mission to 'practice with purpose'— a commitment to making a positive difference for our clients, our communities, and our own people."
  • The 2023 Ropes Impact Fellow is Alexis Picard, a graduate of Harvard Law School.

Greenberg Traurig Sponsors Record 201st Equal Justice Works Fellow

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Equal Justice Works (EJW), the nation's largest facilitator of opportunities in public interest law, today recognized global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP for sponsoring more than 200 EJW fellows since 1999, when the firm began supporting EJW.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Equal Justice Works (EJW), the nation's largest facilitator of opportunities in public interest law, today recognized global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP for sponsoring more than 200 EJW fellows since 1999, when the firm began supporting EJW.
  • "By sponsoring a record number of fellows, Greenberg Traurig has transformed the legal landscape, ignited the careers of scores of passionate public service leaders, and helped to fulfill our nation's promise of equal justice for all," EJW CEO Verna Williams said.
  • With its 2023 fellowship class of 12, Greenberg Traurig will sponsor its 200th and 201st fellow.
  • "Greenberg Traurig's Equal Justice Works fellows are critical partners to Greenberg Traurig's pro bono program.

Public Knowledge® Joins National Campaign to Address the Harm Caused by ASFA

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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Public Knowledge is hosting the first of three events in a National Campaign to Address the Harms Caused by the Adoption and Safe Families Act: Reimaging Permanency.

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  • Public Knowledge is hosting the first of three events in a National Campaign to Address the Harms Caused by the Adoption and Safe Families Act: Reimaging Permanency.
  • The campaign's purpose is not only to spotlight the harms perpetuated by this destructive legislation - but to actually fix them.
  • The November 2ndwebinar will include a panel of advocates and national experts who have lived expertise and have been personally impacted by ASFA.
  • Public Knowledge is a national management consulting firm focused on Programs, People, and Systems.

Greenberg Traurig Receives 2 Prestigious Pro Bono Awards from Leading Social Justice Organizations

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Coinciding with the weeklong National Celebration of Pro Bono, global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP received two awards for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to pro bono, particularly on behalf of refugees over the last year.

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  • On Oct. 24, Human Rights First presented the firm with a Marvin E. Frankel Award for Pro Bono Service for "accomplishment and their continued commitment to life-saving pro bono work."
  • On Oct. 27, New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) will present Greenberg Traurig with its Champion of Justice award , its highest and most prestigious honor.
  • About Greenberg Traurig's Pro Bono Program: Greenberg Traurig lawyers across the firm's offices provide pro bono legal services to the indigent and working poor, as well as to numerous civic and charitable organizations dedicated to assisting them.
  • About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2500 attorneys in 43 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS NAMES VERNA WILLIAMS AS CEO

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equal Justice Works, the nation's largest facilitator of opportunities in public interest law, today announced that Verna Williams will be the organization's new CEO.

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  • A message from Verna Williams, incoming CEO of Equal Justice Works
    WASHINGTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Equal Justice Works, the nation's largest facilitator of opportunities in public interest law, today announced that Verna Williams will be the organization's new CEO.
  • It's an honor to join this organization," said Verna Williams, incoming CEO of Equal Justice Works.
  • "Verna is an outstanding choice to be the next leader of Equal Justice Works," said David Stern, Executive Director of Equal Justice Works.
  • Here is a message from Verna Williams, incoming CEO of Equal Justice Works: https://youtu.be/Tl9OYzYwgzQ
    Equal Justice Works is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates opportunities for lawyers to transform their passion for equal justice into a lifelong commitment to public service.

JPMorgan Chase Announces $75 Million Commitment to Help Close the Racial Wealth Divide in Greater Washington

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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On Tuesday, JPMorgan Chase announced a $75 million, five-year commitment in philanthropic capital and flexible low-cost loans to the Greater Washington region.

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  • On Tuesday, JPMorgan Chase announced a $75 million, five-year commitment in philanthropic capital and flexible low-cost loans to the Greater Washington region.
  • This new commitment brings the firms total investments focused on Black, Hispanic, Latino and other underserved communities in the region to $125 million by 2025.
  • Tuesdays announcement is part of JPMorgan Chases $30 billion racial equity commitment to advance economic inclusion and help close the racial wealth gap.
  • JPMorgan Chase has been doing business in Greater Washington since 1999 and serves more than 2.3 million consumers and 94,000 business clients in the region.

Family Integrity & Justice Works Publishes Inaugural Issue of Quarterly Journal, a Forum for Replacing Harm with Support and Creating New Approaches to Child Welfare

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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On January 25, 2022, Family Integrity & Justice Works published the Inaugural Issue of the Family Integrity & Justice (FIJ) Quarterly.

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  • On January 25, 2022, Family Integrity & Justice Works published the Inaugural Issue of the Family Integrity & Justice (FIJ) Quarterly.
  • "I am so excited about the work the Family Integrity & Justice Works team is doing to bring this issue to a larger audience.
  • The publishing of the first Family Integrity & Justice Quarterly sets the tone for the positive impact we intend to make moving forward," said Stacey Obrecht, President of Public Knowledge.
  • Family Integrity & Justice Works is the newest sector of Public Knowledge focused on the replacement of the child welfare system.

7 Additional Greenberg Traurig Equal Justice Works Fellows Tackle Social Issues Across the U.S.

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Friday, October 15, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added seven members to its Equal Justice Works Fellowship program.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added seven members to its Equal Justice Works Fellowship program.
  • As a cohesive group, the Greenberg Traurig Equal Justice Works Fellows help tackle racial, economic, and social justice issues in underserved communities, many in their hometowns.
  • Greenberg Traurig, through its Holly Skolnick Fellowship Foundation, is the largest law firm sponsor of Equal Justice Works in the United States.
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    About Equal Justice Works: Equal Justice Works is the largest facilitator of opportunities in public interest law in the United States.

JPMorgan Chase Committing $8.4 Million to Improve Household Stability for Black, Hispanic and Latino and Other Underserved Households

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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JPMorgan Chase today announced six organizations to receive philanthropic capital as part of the firms $400 million five-year commitment to improve housing affordability and stability for Black, Hispanic and Latino and other underserved households.

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  • JPMorgan Chase today announced six organizations to receive philanthropic capital as part of the firms $400 million five-year commitment to improve housing affordability and stability for Black, Hispanic and Latino and other underserved households.
  • Through JPMorgan Chases commitments, six organizations will design and test innovative models to improve household stability with the goal of expanding successful models across the U.S.
  • Todays announcement will help promote immediate housing stability for underserved households and is one step toward our goal of addressing barriers to affordable housing and homeownership, especially for Black, Latino and Hispanic families.
  • Recently, the JPMorgan Chase PolicyCenter released data-driven policy recommendations to improve household stability weakened by the pandemic.