Alfred Fraijo, Jr. Joins EJS Board of Directors

The Equal Justice Society announced that Alfred Fraijo, Jr. has joined its board of directors. Alfred is a partner in Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP’s Real Estate, Land Use and Natural Resources practice group in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Alfred advises public and private sector clients on state and federal land use andContinueContinue reading “Alfred Fraijo, Jr. Joins EJS Board of Directors”

EJS Seeking New Director of Development

The Equal Justice Society regrets to announce the departure of our Director of Development, Nicole Medeiros. Nicole is leaving us to attend law school in the fall. We look forward to her new role in the social justice movement as an attorney! Nicole has been our Director of Development since October 2011. She has beenContinueContinue reading “EJS Seeking New Director of Development”

California State Senate Passes Measure to Ask Voters to Partially Repeal Prop. 209; Assembly to Consider

The California State Senate last week passed Senate Constitutional Amendment 5 (SCA 5), a measure that would ask voters to consider eliminating Proposition 209’s ban on the use race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in recruitment, admissions, and retention programs at California’ public universities and colleges. The measure, sponsored by State Senator Dr. EdContinueContinue reading “California State Senate Passes Measure to Ask Voters to Partially Repeal Prop. 209; Assembly to Consider”