The inaugural Systemic Misconduct Summit was held on May 12, 2023, organized by the New England Innocence Project (NEIP) and the CPCS Innocence Program. Hosted at Goodwin Law's donated space, the summit aimed to unite professionals in criminal defense and post-conviction fields to address systemic misconduct by police, prosecutors, and other state actors. The event was fully sold out, with 100 available spots.
Key topics included discussions on systemic misconduct as a leading cause of wrongful convictions, strategies for litigating such cases, and the need for global remedies like mass exonerations. Speakers featured NEIP Executive Director Radha Natarajan, Luke Ryan, Rebecca Jacobstein, Matt Segal from the ACLU, and Ira Gant from CPCS. Exonerees Sean Ellis and Robert Foxworth shared personal accounts, highlighting the human impact of concealed misconduct.
The summit provided a platform for networking among legal professionals, sharing successful strategies, and brainstorming new approaches to combat systemic misconduct. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with experts and peers dedicated to addressing these critical issues.
This event was particularly relevant for attorneys, legal scholars, and advocates focused on criminal justice reform, wrongful convictions, and systemic misconduct. It offered valuable insights and collaborative opportunities for those committed to enacting change in the criminal justice system.
Speakers(7)
Ira Gant
Attorney at Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS)
Ira Gant is an attorney with CPCS, involved in breathalyzer litigation addressing systemic issues in forensic evidence.
Luke Ryan
Luke Ryan has litigated cases related to the Massachusetts drug lab scandal, advocating for justice and accountability in the criminal justice system.
Matt Segal
Attorney at American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Matt Segal is an attorney with the ACLU, litigating cases involving police and prosecutorial misconduct in Springfield.
Radha Natarajan
Executive Director at New England Innocence Project
Radha Natarajan is the Executive Director of the New England Innocence Project, leading efforts to exonerate wrongfully convicted individuals and reform the criminal justice system.
Rebecca Jacobstein
Strategic Litigation Unit Attorney at Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS)
Rebecca Jacobstein is an attorney in CPCS’s Strategic Litigation Unit, focusing on systemic issues in the criminal justice system.
Robert Foxworth
Trustee at New England Innocence Project
Robert Foxworth is an exoneree and Trustee of the New England Innocence Project, sharing his experiences to highlight systemic issues in the justice system.
Sean Ellis
Director at Exoneree Network
Sean Ellis is the Director of the Exoneree Network, advocating for individuals wrongfully convicted and supporting their reintegration into society.
Event Details
- Date
- May 12, 2023
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States
- Goodwin Law
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Attorneys, legal scholars, advocates
- CLE Credits
- null
- Attendees
- 100