ABA Death Penalty Representation Project

Congratulations to the ABA Death Penalty Representation Project's 2024 award recipients: Cliff Sloan, Arnold & Porter, and BCLP! The Project is proud to honor the 2024 award recipients for their outstanding commitment to providing high-quality death penalty representation. Their unwavering advocacy for those facing the death penalty has helped to protect individual rights, advanced the integrity of the criminal justice system, and set an example for lawyers around the country. Join the Project on September 12th in Washington, DC, as we celebrate the 2024 award recipients and all of our pro bono attorneys and capital defender partners. Save the date and visit the event website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehtF9ygd ABA Center for Public Interest Law American Bar Association

We're #hiring a Program Associate to join our small-but-mighty team in Washington, DC! This is a non-attorney position that provides critical administrative and programmatic support to the Project. Apply today or help us spread the word by sharing with your networks!

Congratulations to pro bono attorney and #GeorgetownLaw professor Cliff Sloan on receiving the John Paul Stevens Guiding Hand of Counsel Award from the American Bar Association’s Death Penalty Representation Project! Each year, the Project recognizes the extraordinary efforts of individual lawyers with this award, which was first presented to Justice John Paul Stevens in 2011. Professor Sloan joins an esteemed group of attorneys who have received this award in recognition of their unparalleled commitment to their death-sentenced clients and their impact on death penalty law. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cE7HVp

REMINDER: Nominations are due next Friday, June 7th. Don't miss out on this chance to honor the extraordinary contributions of pro bono death penalty lawyers! Download the nomination information and form: https://lnkd.in/e5D7A842

🌟 Call for Nominations: 2024 Death Penalty Representation Awards 🌟 Help us recognize excellence in pro bono death penalty representation! We are now accepting nominations for our 2024 Exceptional Service and Guiding Hand of Counsel awards. These prestigious awards honor pro bono attorneys and volunteer law firms dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to individuals facing the death penalty. Learn more by downloading our nomination information packet, which includes awards criteria, a list of past recipients, and details on how to submit a nomination: https://lnkd.in/e5D7A842 Nominations and supporting materials are due on June 7, 2024. Join us in celebrating the extraordinary work of pro bono attorneys who work tirelessly to uphold due process and access to justice for all!

The Death Penalty Representation Project is thrilled to co-sponsor this webinar examining the implications of Grants Pass v. Johnson and its potential ramifications across various realms of constitutional and criminal law, including the death penalty. Join us next Tuesday, May 7th, from 1-2 p.m. ET for a review of the Grants Pass oral arguments and a discussion of how the Court’s decision could shape the constitution’s limits on criminal law. Our distinguished panel of legal scholars will explore both the immediate consequences that the Court’s decision could have for people experiencing homelessness and the potential ripple effects across the criminal justice system. Don't miss out on this important conversation! Click the link below to register and secure your spot. We hope to see you there!

The 2023 ABA Impact Report highlights just a sampling of the Association’s many initiatives that protect civil rights and liberties, expand access to justice for vulnerable populations, promote diversity and equity in the justice system and the profession, and promote the rule of law. Working together to advance justice domestically and abroad, ABA members and staff are improving systems, outcomes, and lives for so many people. Check out the report—and if you aren’t a member yet, join us. #ABA #ForAll

Congratulations on another(!) incredible victory, and huge thanks for your steadfast dedication to seeking justice for your clients. Fredrikson's pro bono work sets an example that we can only hope others will follow and is a testament to the life-changing power of high quality representation in capital cases. We appreciate you for all that you do!

#ABAGivingDay is this Thursday, October 26th! Join in our fight to ensure that every person facing the death penalty has a skilled legal advocate by their side. Visit https://lnkd.in/efyVscWx then scroll down to find the Project's feature and and click Donate Now to make a contribution. Donations of any amount are gratefully received and will go directly to supporting our efforts to recruit and train pro bono counsel and improve the quality of representation for people on death row. Thank you to our amazing supporters for your partnership in our mission! American Bar Association ABA Center for Public Interest Law

Congratulations to all on this very well-deserved recognition! We're so grateful to each and every person who has dedicated their time and skills to this case and to Quarles & Brady LLP for remaining committed to the fight for justice for their client over many years. Extra special thanks to our Steering Committee member Melanie Kalmanson who does so much to educate about issues with the death penalty and to advocate for improvements, both in individual cases and across entire systems. We are in awe of her many accomplishments and so thankful that she has chosen to use her extraordinary talents to support the Project and protect the rights of the most vulnerable. Our deepest thanks to Quarles and Melanie for your generous gifts to the Project and for everything you do as an essential partner in our mission! ABA Center for Public Interest Law