Task Force on Racism, Social Equity, and the Law: Criminal Justice Committee

Event Overview & Agenda

Prosecutors and the Color of Justice: The Role of the Prosecutor in Reforming the Criminal Justice System

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

2.0 MCLE Credit in Diversity, Inclusion, and Elimination of Bias

(One hour of the program will be a non-CLE informational forum)

Members of the public can directly register here: https://nysba.zoom.us/j/99262089378. (Please note that you must register through the NYSBA website should you wish to obtain CLE credit)

This public continuing legal education forum will examine how district attorneys and their staff can be valuable partners in reforming the criminal justice system. Panelists will discuss recent efforts to reform the criminal justice system, policies that have been implemented to address racial justice issues, and future initiatives designed to address racial injustices.

Moderator

Lucy Lang, Esq. – Inspector General, Office of the NYS Inspector General

Panelists

Alvin Bragg, Esq. – District Attorney of New York County
John J. Flynn, Esq. – District Attorney of Erie County
Eric Gonzalez, Esq. – District Attorney of Kings County
Mimi Rocah, Esq. – District Attorney of Westchester County

Criminal Justice Committee Co-Chairs

Kendea Johnson, Esq. – Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, Assigned Counsel Plan
Alexandra R. Ferlise, Esq. – Brooklyn Defender Services

Task Force Co-Chairs

Taa R. Grays, Esq. – MetLife, Inc.
Lillian M. Moy, Esq. – Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York

Sponsored by

NYSBA Task Force on Racism, Social Equity, and the Law