Friday, April 30th

Policy & Practice

Legislation serves as the foundation upon which policy is developed. Both have resulted in unequal justice for poor people and disproportionately disparate outcomes for Black and brown people. Join us as our policy experts and Judges dive into Policy & Practice.

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Policy & Advocacy

Hosted by: Kyle Strickland – Senior Legal Analyst, Kirwan Institute; Michael Zucherman – Skadden Fellow, Ohio Justice Policy Center; Pam Thurston – Attorney; Carlton Weddington – Project Consultant

Policy experts and legal analysts discuss current legislation affecting returning citizens, advocacy strategies, and paths toward more equitable justice policy in Ohio.

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Lessons Learned From The Bench

Hosted by: Judge Lasheyl Stroud, Franklin County Common Pleas Court

Panelists include Judge Edmund A. Sargus, Jr. (United States District Court), Honorable Guy L. Reece II (Retired), Judge Stephanie Mingo (Franklin County Municipal Court), Judge Stephen L. McIntosh, and Judge Sheryl K. Munson. Judges will share their knowledge gained through years of experience in the justice system of Central Ohio.