Flashlights

Jailhouse Lawyers, Legal Empowerment, and Building a Just World Together, October 15-17, 2024

NYU School of Law

“We are bridges for one another, our families, communities and societies. We are the light that exposes the way towards true freedom and justice. I believe that we are what the world is waiting for.”- Latif, New York - Jailhouse LawyerThe <a href="https://www.law.nyu.edu/centers/bernstein-institute/legal_empowerment/jailhouse_lawyers" title="https://www.law.nyu.edu/centers/bernstein-institute/legal_empowerment/jailhouse_lawyers" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jailhouse Lawyer Initiative</a> at the Bernstein Institute for Human Rights at NYU School of Law is proud to present <a href="https://2024.nyubernsteinconference.org/" title="https://2024.nyubernsteinconference.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Flashlights: Jailhouse Lawyers, Legal Empowerment and Building a Just World Together</a>, a historic convening taking place October 15-17, 2024. This groundbreaking gathering amplifies the voices of jailhouse lawyers – incarcerated justice advocates who use the law to pursue justice for themselves and their peers.For too long, the loudest voices against mass incarceration has come from outside prison walls. Flashlights aims to shift this, inviting the public to listen and learn from those living directly impacted by the system.Jailhouse lawyers, often working in deep isolation and facing significant challenges, have played a crucial, yet largely unrecognized role in shaping the legal landscape. They have fought for their own rights and the rights of their peers, acting as mentors and counselors within their communities, and demonstrating remarkable resilience in the face of adversity.Flashlights celebrates the transformative power of legal empowerment, highlighting how directly impacted communities can drive change by accessing and shaping the law. Throughout this event, jailhouse lawyers will engage in conversations with a diverse group of experts, exploring topics such as: <ul><li>The role of jailhouse lawyers as human rights defenders</li><li>Effective inside-out organizing strategies</li><li>Building international solidarity and amplifying the voices of incarcerated individuals</li><li>The unique experiences of women jailhouse lawyers</li><li>The impact of jailhouse lawyering on legal practice and education</li></ul>Join us for this historic convening as we illuminate the power of legal empowerment and the critical role of jailhouse lawyers in building a more just world.To learn more visit: https://2024.nyubernsteinconference.org/CLE: This event has been approved to offer 9.5 CLE credits in the category of Areas of Professional Practice and 1 CLE credit in the category of Ethics &amp; Professionalism. The credit is both transitional and non-transitional; it is appropriate for both experienced and newly admitted attorneys.

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