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It's Systemic Justice's birthday! 🎉 Today, our small but mighty organisation turns 2. A good moment to reflect on the ecosystem of legal actors we are part of. In my latest blog post, I argue that there should be many more organisations like ours: "Systemic Justice was founded on the recognition that real, systemic change requires challenging the status quo; that it requires tackling root causes in an intersectional and community-driven way. Making sure that this happens at scale requires many more initiatives like ours: organisations, individuals, and collectives that reflect the multitude of lived experiences in our societies and that truly prioritise community needs in their work." Let's make sure we can celebrate our future anniversaries together with them 💫 https://lnkd.in/gKYAGSfN

Today marks Systemic Justice’s second anniversary in the fight for racial, social, and economic justice.  🎉   When we started in late 2021, our focus was clear: How can we empower communities through strategic litigation.     Reflecting on the journey, we're proud to be a Black-led and majority BPOC team. But there's more to be done.     Systemic Justice shouldn't be the only one leading this charge in Europe. The current funding landscape often emphasises uniqueness, but we argue for unity. There's power in numbers. 💪🏾 We need everyone—organisations, movements, and collectives—working together for a more just society.       As we celebrate our second anniversary, we're not just looking back; we're looking forward to a future where justice is truly for all. 🌟 Join our movement!    Read more in our Founder Nani Jansen Reventlow’s latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gPZwNT49    #SystemicJustice 

My latest in today’s New York Post.

In the midst of the pushback against DEI by so many in the political arena, it’s important to remain grounded in the facts. This article sheds light on the actual legal implications of the 2023 US Supreme Court decision on affirmative action. In summary “the most effective approach to DEI is also the best for controlling legal risk: Focus your DEI program on interrupting the bias that’s constantly transmitted through basic business systems.“ #equity #inclusion https://lnkd.in/eWiZ8buW

Another interesting paper on people-centred justice, this time from the Working Group on Customary and Informal Justice and SGD16+ and highlighting how customary and informal justice mechanisms provide an opportunity to leverage and learn from existing people-centred solutions. As implementers transition towards a people-centred approach, a systems thinking approach can help us better understand justice ecosystems and work with a broader range of providers to ensure people remain at the centre of and drive our work.

In both my professional and personal lives, I'm surrounded by folks who want to have helpful conversations about race, but aren't sure how to go about it without inadvertently causing harm. At TheCaseMade, we are leaning into that tension, starting with this webinar directed to folks working to prevent eviction. All are welcome to listen in! #reimaginehowjusticewins

Is your community advancing a civil right to counsel for those facing eviction proceedings as one of the many levers you're using to help us get to a future of abundant housing? We applaud you! 👏👏👏 And we want to help you draw in an even bigger bench of supporters and advocates. TheCaseMade, the National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel, and New York Law School worked together to offer “Building Support for a Civil Right to Counsel by Anchoring Your Case in Racial Justice.” 💡This resource sets out a framework and sample language you can use as you navigate critical conversations, so we can all get closer to justice. 💡 Because a right to counsel is interwoven with issues of race, having thoughtful, strategic conversations about race and racism is the only way for us to draw forward the new champions we need. Please join us Tuesday, May 21, from 2:00-3:30 pm Eastern for a webinar about this amazing new resource—and how you can join with others to build even more momentum for a right to counsel in your community. Link to registration in comments.

Getting involved in National Employment Lawyers Association- Illinois was one of the best moves I ever made for my practice. We are such a collegial group, working together to improve the lives of Illinois' employees. #employmentlaw #workplacerights #legislation

Celebrating Excellence! 🏆 ⁣ ⁣ This week, we shine the spotlight on Ashley Gantt, our Founder and Managing Partner, for receiving the 2023 Florida Bar’s Henry T. Latimer Diversity and Inclusion Award. 🌈✨ Her commitment to equality has paved the way for change in the legal profession.⁣ ⁣ Curious about our values and expertise? Book a consultation today and let's discuss how we can bring our dedication to your legal needs.⁣ https://bit.ly/40NOFHe #GanttLegacyLaw #EstatePlanning #LegacyTalk #LegacyPlanning

What is the alignment between restorative justice practices and some key conservative principles? (Short-answer: There is a lot of alignment, and you can read about it here.) I find this new policy paper -- brought into existence by some of my Annie E. Casey Foundation colleagues and their grantee at R Street Institute -- to be valuable.