Eva Paterson will be one of the keynotes at "40 Years After Milliken: Remedying Racial Disparities in a 'Post-Racial' Society," presented by the Harvard Journal on Racial & Ethnic Justice and sponsored by the Harvard Law School Milbank Tweed Fund. The symposium is on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in … Continue reading Eva Paterson to Speak at ’40 Years After Milliken’ at Harvard Law School on April 15
Announcements
SF Court Says Race-Based Prison Lockdown Procedure Unconstitutional
In a habeas corpus proceeding challenging the California Department of Corrections' use of race as a proxy for gang membership for prison lockdowns, a San Francisco trial court agreed with the petitioner (Randolph Haro) that the procedure in place at the Solano prison was unconstitutional. The trial court granted Mr. Haro's petition and the Department … Continue reading SF Court Says Race-Based Prison Lockdown Procedure Unconstitutional
Ambassador Jim Hormel, Quinn Delaney Have a Challenge for Us
Spring is upon us, the sun is shining and I am pleased to share exciting news. For over a decade, the Equal Justice Society has been at the forefront of innovative legal thought leadership about racial inequality. We think about race, talk about race and fight for racial equality because - like you - we … Continue reading Ambassador Jim Hormel, Quinn Delaney Have a Challenge for Us
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 and … Continue 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 been … Continue reading EJS Seeking New Director of Development
Call Congress to Keep People from Starving
Take Action: Call members of Congress (202-224-3121) and urge them to protect the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the farm bill and reject the proposed funding cuts. Members of Congress in both the House of Representatives and the Senate are currently negotiating over the final version of the farm bill (H.R. 2642), the law that … Continue reading Call Congress to Keep People from Starving
Eva Paterson Speaking at Beyond the Bench XXII Conference
Eva Paterson will be a panelist on a workshop titled "From Oscar Grant to Trayvon Martin: A Dialogue about Race, Public Trust and Confidence in the Justice System," at the Beyond the Bench XXII conference taking place December 2-4, 2013, in Anaheim, Calif. The gathering is hosted by the Administrative Office of the Courts, State … Continue reading Eva Paterson Speaking at Beyond the Bench XXII Conference
Allison Elgart Speaking at Sept. 24 Panel on Affirmative Action in California
The Bay Area Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society will present a panel on "Affirmative Action in California: Where Do We Go from Here?" on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, 555 Mission Street, Ste. 3000, San Francisco. Panelists include: Allison Elgart, Legal Director, Equal … Continue reading Allison Elgart Speaking at Sept. 24 Panel on Affirmative Action in California