Founder and Executive Director1989 - Present

Bryan A. Stevenson

Founder and Executive Director at Equal Justice Initiative

Bryan Stevenson is a public interest lawyer, social justice advocate, and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative. He has dedicated his career to helping the poor, incarcerated, and condemned, challenging racial and economic injustice in America's legal system.

Notable Achievements

Won multiple cases in the United States Supreme Court
Created the National Memorial for Peace and Justice
MacArthur 'Genius' Fellowship recipient & received the ABA Medal, the American Bar Association's highest honor

Expertise & Topics

Civil Rights Attorney

Criminal Justice Reform

Social Justice Advocate

Death Penalty Opponent

Public Interest Law

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