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Equal Justice Works connects law students, law school professionals, lawyers, and advocates with fellowships at legal services organizations and other opportunities in public interest law.

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Honoring Susan H. Alexander

Honoring Susan H. Alexander

Scales of Justice 2024

The 2024 Scales of Justice Award, recognizing a leader in the legal community who exemplifies a commitment to public service and a passion for equal justice, will be presented to Susan H. Alexander, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Biogen, on October 15, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

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Fellows in Action

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Brooke Spivey

Brooke Spivey

Hosted by
Federal Defender Services of Eastern Tennessee

Sponsored by
International Paper

Idalmis Vaquero
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Idalmis Vaquero

Hosted by
Communities for a Better Environment

Sponsored by
Stern-Hughes Family Fund, The Ottinger Family Foundation

Tabitha Dwyer
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Tabitha Dwyer

Hosted by
Disability Rights Texas

Sponsored by
Richard L. Tate Rural Justice Fellowship, Texas Access to Justice Foundation