During this interactive discussion, you will have unfettered access to a panel of Black public defenders from across the country, state and federal level, who will give you a glimpse into a day in the life of a public defender in their jurisdiction. Bring your questions!
Panelists:
- Ira Coates, Assistant Defender of the Defenders Association of Philadelphia
- JoEllyn Jones, Deputy Public Defender in the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender
- Brittni Downs, Trial Attorney at the Maryland Office of the Public Defender
- Christian Lassiter, Assistant Federal Defender of Baltimore City