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Dell Fletcher: Reclaiming His Name

September 9, 2026 admin 0

By Staff For eight months, Dell Jerron Fletcher watched his identity become eclipsed by an accusation, a mugshot, and a public narrative he had no opportunity to challenge. A father, military veteran, cybersecurity professional, and first-generation college graduate, Fletcher says […]

The Nudge, Part II: Behavioral law-ways to influence decision-making

February 17, 2026 admin 0

by Randall K. Johnson The United States Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo marks a profound turning point in administrative law. By overturning the long-standing Chevron deference doctrine—established in Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense […]

Randall K. Johnson: Shaping Equality Through Law and Education

October 2, 2025 admin 0

By Staff In the evolving landscape of American democracy, where questions of equality and justice remain at the forefront, Randall K. Johnson stands as both an advocate and a professor committed to bridging the gap between theory and practice. His […]

Meet Chanel T. Rowe

May 5, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Chanel T. Rowe is an accomplished lawyer, entrepreneur, community leader, and philanthropist. Currently, she serves as Senior Counsel at Johnson & Johnson, where she focuses on litigation policy and litigation risk mitigation. Previously, Ms. Rowe has led legal […]

A Life of Purpose: Dr. Moss on Faith, Mentorship, and Transforming Lives

April 13, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Dr. Moss has dedicated his life to inspiring and uplifting at-risk youth, using his own journey of resilience and faith to guide others toward hope and success. As a mentor, author, actor, and television host, he has impacted […]

Braxton K. Davis, JD, CPP – Executive Director of The National Council on Patent Practicum Inc.

September 4, 2024 admin 0

By Staff Tell us about your non-profit. The National Council on Patent Practicum (NCPP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the practice of patent law. NCPP is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment within the patent profession. […]

Candice Cannon Rudd – Mother Lawyer Author Wife

May 1, 2024 admin 0

BY Staff Who is Candice Cannon Rudd? I am a wife. A mother. A lawyer. And more recently, an author. Above all these things I am a believer, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to share knowledge about […]

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Ken Berry-Corporate Social Responsibility and Pro Bono Administrator at Winston and Strawn LLP

March 23, 2024 admin 0

By Staff Tell us your title and responsibilities. I am the Corporate Social Responsibility and Pro Bono Administrator. I am responsible for administering and expanding our CSR and Pro Bono programs in our domestic offices. How have you healed from […]

NAACP Condemns Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action

June 29, 2023 admin 0

By NAACP WASHINGTON – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued extreme decisions reversing decades of precedent on affirmative action. The court’s rulings in Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions Inc. […]

Accountability: An Insurrectionist Removed from Office

September 17, 2022 admin 0

By Ben Jealous A New Mexico judge has done the country a big favor. Judge Francis Mathew upheld a little-known provision of the U.S. Constitution and removed a public official for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. I hope […]

‘When We Fight, We Win’ — A Clarion Call For Fair Redistricting in Mississippi

September 3, 2022 admin 0

By Khalil Abdullah (Ethnic Media Services) – Community leaders in Mississippi are pressing their case for fair political representation at county and local levels. The efforts are aimed at the state’s redistricting process, which remains in the hands of a GOP-dominated […]

The Reversal of Roe v. Wade

June 28, 2022 admin 0

By Beverly Dawn Whatley, M.Ed. The Supreme Court decided to overturn Roe v. Wade Friday June 24, 2022, which had removed states’ authority to prohibit abortion effective January 1973. Trigger laws [those on the books for decades and rendered dormant […]