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Did you know that in Illinois the courts (including the Juvenile Detention Centers) are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act? As the most powerful branch of government, it is past time to shine a light on the judicial branch, to ensure the courts (and Juvenile Detention Centers) are upholding the principles of equity, accountability and efficacy. And yet after two years of trying, our lawmakers continue to block even a hearing on why it's so important to move the courts - and how they operate - out of the shadows. When they won't give you a hearing in Springfield, take the hearing to the people! I hope you'll join us for an important conversation that impacts us all. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gFF8eRHq “Every day, thousands of people enter courthouses across Illinois seeking justice. They might be asking for protection from an abuser, fighting to keep their home, working to keep custody of their children, or navigating a criminal case as a victim or a defendant [They might be a child being held at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center]. We know the court system has historically favored people with wealth and racial privilege and disproportionately harmed those without. But we can only fight for a more fair and just court system if we have complete information about the workings of the courts. Without transparency, it’s impossible to have true accountability.” - Jonah Newman, Injustice Watch #transparency #accountability #courtsmatter #justice Briana Payton Jonah Newman Curtis J. Tarver II Bradly Johnson MPA Adam M. Alonso

It was great to join the IL State Adult, Continuing Ed., and Workforce Advocacy Committee yesterday. It's a robust group of educators, advocates, elected officials, policy makers, and other stakeholders from across Illinois. If you're interested in examining higher education and workforce policies that affect our students please look at my recent policy analysis piece: https://lnkd.in/gMhnAtQt

THE 3 Es 💪 Our firm commitment to ENGAGEMENT means that our clients are informed throughout our counsel and representation; that our adversaries face zealous, but reasonable, advocacy; and that judges, arbitrators, and mediators can expect well-prepared evidence and argument.

📢 Your opening statement sets the stage for the entire trial! Join us on Oct 29 for NDAA’s Trial Advocacy Academy – 101 Series. Learn storytelling techniques, theme development, and how to build a persuasive argument from the start. ➡️ Whether you’re new to the courtroom or a seasoned prosecutor, this live webinar will help elevate your skills. https://bit.ly/3ZKSgaI

📢 Your opening statement sets the stage for the entire trial! Join us on Oct 29 for NDAA’s Trial Advocacy Academy – 101 Series. Learn storytelling techniques, theme development, and how to build a persuasive argument from the start. ➡️ Whether you’re new to the courtroom or a seasoned prosecutor, this live webinar will help elevate your skills. https://bit.ly/3ZKSgaI

Join leading litigators of the Canadian and American bars as they unite to share their secrets for successful courtroom advocacy with you. A special presentation of The Advocates' Society and the American College of Trial Lawyers, Trial Advocacy in Action isn’t just CPD — it’s an experience! Using the imagined murder trial of Al Capone for the "St. Valentine’s Day Massacre," our faculty will pull back the curtain on their approaches to strong trial advocacy. Sit back and enjoy the show as they perform engaging, entertaining demonstrations of the trial, from beginning to end. Hear judges and top practitioners break down how to master each core trial advocacy skill along the way. Leave with plenty of practical tips and memorable examples you can implement immediately to improve your advocacy, including how to: • Prepare for and conduct a trial with purpose • Deliver powerful opening statements • Conduct impactful examinations • Persuade courts and juries with your closing arguments • Give judges what they want • Keep your cool in the heat of a high stakes trial Program Chairs: Tom Curry, Lenczner Slaght Paul Mark Sandler, Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler Register here: https://ow.ly/MAff50QShal

❓In a changing political context, will children and young people be a priority in the EU’s external action? In this article⤵️, Freja Dohrn Ellefsen, our Policy &Advocacy Adviser, reflects on this question, highlighting some of the uncertainties ahead. https://lnkd.in/d5JBC26Y

📢 Your opening statement sets the stage for the entire trial! Join us on Oct 29 for NDAA’s Trial Advocacy Academy – 101 Series. Learn storytelling techniques, theme development, and how to build a persuasive argument from the start. ➡️ Whether you’re new to the courtroom or a seasoned prosecutor, this live webinar will help elevate your skills. https://bit.ly/3ZKSgaI

Sharif Gray ⚖️ Gray, GSM Class of 2023, talking about the Gerry Spence Method 3-Week Program at Thunderhead Ranch, saying, "I've got a masters degree, an LLM in trial advocacy, I've been to all the conferences you can think of, read all the books, and these last three weeks, it's changed everything. I'm actually scared to go to another conference, because the the method that they teach here, is real, and it just works." Encapsulating his experience at Thunderhead Ranch, Sharif says, "I think this is going to be a game changer for my clients." There is only one program for trial attorneys looking to better themselves within every facet of their life. There is only one Thunderhead Ranch. #selfimprovement #selfdiscovery #transformational #growth #lifelonglearning #gerryspence #3weekcollege #trialattorney #triallawyers #thunderheadranch #trialskillsfoundation #trialskillsprogram #criminaldefenseattorney #plaintiffattorney #personalinjurylawyer #personalinjuryattorney #publicdefender

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