Equal justice under law

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

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

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 'Courageous Conversations' Webinar with Equal Justice Work Fellows to Address Turning a Passion for Community into Successful Legal Career

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP will present a two-part webinar, "Courageous Conversations: How Equal Justice Works Fellows Sponsored by Greenberg Traurig Transform the Legal System for Marginalized Communities," on which former and current fellows will discuss how they have turned their passion for community change and empowerment into successful careers advocating for marginalized and underserved people.

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  • The program is presented by the firm's GTDRIVES Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative and its Global Pro Bono Program , together with Equal Justice Works (EJW) .
  • The firm's popular Courageous Conversations webinars tackle topics of race and social justice and drive forward meaningful change.
  • About Greenberg Traurig's Diversity Initiative: From its inception, Greenberg Traurig has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
  • 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

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

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.

US BEHIND THE WALLS: STATE OF MICHIGAN SECOND CHANCE INITIATIVE

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Monday, December 13, 2021

The founder and Executive director of the organization is Michael Andersen, CEO president of Tyco Media Group Beverly Hills, California, and has appointed Cynthia Haynes from Flint, Michigan as the community board member for the state of Michigan.

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  • The founder and Executive director of the organization is Michael Andersen, CEO president of Tyco Media Group Beverly Hills, California, and has appointed Cynthia Haynes from Flint, Michigan as the community board member for the state of Michigan.
  • The second initiative would give inmates earned time credits for good behavior and positive programming.
  • The third initiative is to reform the Michigan parole board with the goal of making it more transparent and representative of the community.
  • We believe that the public should have more say in the criminal justice system and Michigan Second Chance Initiative is the first step in that process.

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

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Friday, October 15, 2021

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.
  • Web: http://www.gtlaw.com
    About Equal Justice Works: Equal Justice Works is the largest facilitator of opportunities in public interest law in the United States.

Rape Laws Across the Americas Insufficient, Inconsistent, and Poorly Enforced, Leaving Women at Heightened Risk of Sexual Violence

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report by international human rights organization Equality Now reveals how rape laws across the Americas are insufficient, inconsistent, and not systematically enforced, and put women, adolescents, and girls at heightened risk of sexual violence.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report by international human rights organization Equality Now reveals how rape laws across the Americas are insufficient, inconsistent, and not systematically enforced, and put women, adolescents, and girls at heightened risk of sexual violence.
  • Many rape survivors are prevented from accessing justice due to sex, gender, class and racial discrimination.
  • The problem is exacerbated by harmful gender stereotypes that blame victims, normalize sexual violence, and fuel widespread underreporting of cases.
  • "Governments across the Americas must act now to ensure that women, adolescents, and girls are not burdened by discriminatory laws."