Happy birthday (tomorrow) to CCE's fantastic Executive Director, Misty TZ! Thank you for the hard work, dedication, and the Girl Scout cookies you bring to this work. Hope you have an amazing birthday, filled with pickle-sandwiches and joy 🥰

This #InternationalYouthDay we're highlighting some of DC's most vulnerable residents: crossover youth. Did you know that 49% of justice-involved high schoolers in DC have a history of neglect? 💡Learn more in our crossover youth report: courtexcellence.org/news-events/cc…

🚨 Attention DC legal community: The Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure is reviewing the qualifications of Chief Judge Josey-Herring, Sr. Judge Broderick, and Sr. Judge Morin. Your input is vital! Submit comments by August 31. More info here: cjdt.dc.gov/release/commis…

Congratulations to CCE board member, Dr. Carmen Johnson who accepted the Howard Wicker Advocate award on behalf of Helping Ourselves to Transform last weekend! Thank you for your work and leadership.

Today is the 60th anniversary of the Criminal Justice Act (CJA)! CJA is a massive milestone in ensuring representation for people accused of crimes. Due to D.C.'s unique system, it funds the majority of lawyers for defendants in D.C. Superior Court cases. uscourts.gov/news/2024/08/1…

CCE board member, James Tysse, explains his perspective on the impacts of the Supreme Court's Chevron ruling based on his experience w/ regulatory litigation. Listen to "Goodbye Chevron, Hello Lawsuits!" on NPR's The Indicator from Planet Money here: npr.org/2024/07/18/119…

"When Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Council respond to public safety concerns with knee-jerk responses, the decision-making misses the mark and is always a step behind." Read Courtney Stewart and Jasmine Tyler's thought-provoking article on The DC Line: thedcline.org/2024/08/16/cou…

🏆 Know a champion of justice in DC? Nominate them for the 2025 Justice Potter Stewart Award! Nominations close Sept. 20th: surveymonkey.com/r/LX67VXW?blm_…

Make your voice heard! Join the Fair Budget Coalition DC on September 14th to help co-create the fiscal year 2026 budget that DC deserves.

The District of Columbia Courts PIO are celebrating #JurorAppreciationWeek September 3-6, 2024. Over 2,900 jurors served in Superior Court in 2023, and we deeply appreciate their service to our justice system. Thank you, #Jurors! Learn more ➡ dccourts.gov/jurorweek

Jurors promote fairness & make incredibly impactful judgements in legal proceedings. A continuing & imperative goal for courts, the bar, & broader community is ensuring that jury selection & service are fair, effective, & not unduly burdensome. Thank you, jurors, for taking part!

This article (washingtoncitypaper.com/article/747813… demonstrates how probate can be a complicated process in the best of circumstances, but DC's quasi-federal system can make it even harder and more frustrating. Our 2022 probate report is mentioned, read it here: courtexcellence.org/news-events/cc…

Happy (early) birthday to our wonderful Gene! What a year it's been—he took on the role of Policy & Education Associate, shared his powerful story in the District of Second Chances documentary, and continued to lead the Second Chance Hiring Alliance. Dance it up today! 🕺

Happy birthday to our beloved Operations Manager, Sharon 🤩 She wrangles so much complicated paperwork daily, makes sure we get paid on time, and brings a smile and witty retort to every meeting. Our team would truly not be the same without her! Crochet the day away, Sharon!

💡 Help us honor those who make a difference in DC's legal system! Nominate a deserving individual or organization for the 2025 Justice Potter Stewart Award by Sept. 20th surveymonkey.com/r/LX67VXW?blm_…

Executive Committee member and Youth Justice co-chair Paul Lee SteptoeLLP paved his own unique path by making partner as a pro bono attorney. He shares his story, advises younger professionals, and explains the endless benefit of investing in pro bono law.com/2024/08/21/how…

Have you come across someone in D.C. who's making waves in the field of justice? Shine a spotlight on their remarkable efforts! Nominate them for the 2025 Justice Potter Stewart Award. 📅 Nominations are open until September 20, 2024 surveymonkey.com/r/LX67VXW?blm_…

Welcome our new Open Horizon Criminal Justice Fellow, Crystal Nieves Murphy! She'll be working on our Criminal Justice portfolio for the next year of her fellowship, and we are so happy she is here 🤗