2025 UJC SUMMIT
WHAT TO EXPECT
From deep-dive conversations on criminal justice reform to engagement opportunities with charitable organizations and networking opportunities, the UJC Summit provides a unique space to learn and collaborate.
Experience dynamic panels, groundbreaking discussions, and exclusive insights from experts across various industries and sectors committed to positive change.
Be part of the conversations and actions shaping our criminal legal system and our future.
Check out highlights from the previous events below!
Meet Our 2025 Panelists
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Sheila Albers
Mother of John Albers & Community Advocate
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Alexandra Bailey
Chair of the Board, Drop LWOP New England & The Foundation for Judicial Discretion
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Ashely Carr
Atatiana Carr-Jefferson's Sister, Co-Founder of Atatiana Project
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Allisa Charles Findley
Sister of Botham Jean
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Laura Coates
CNN Anchor and Chief Legal Analyst
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Marcy Croft
Founding Partner, MJ Legal
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Dr. Baz Dreisinger
Founding Executive Director, Incarceration Nations Network; Founder, Prison-to-College Pipeline Program, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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Josh Dubin
Executive Director of the Perlmutter Center for Legal Justice at Cardozo Law
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Eric Gonzalez
District Attorney, Brooklyn
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Gretta Gordy-Gardner
Chief Legal + Program Officer, Ujima the National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community
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Holly Harris
Founder & President of The Network
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Danroy Henry Sr.
Parent of DJ Henry, Co-founder of DJ Henry Foundation
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Jessica Jackson
CEO - REFORM Alliance
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Jay Jordan
VP, Community Engagement, Reform Alliance
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Wanda Cooper Jones
Founder, Ahmaud Arbery Foundation
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Andrea Lyon
Attorney & Managing Partner, Lyon & Kerr, PLLC
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Ari Melber
MSNBC
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Marcus McClure
Regional Superintendent for the Mississippi Department of Corrections
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Lisa Rae Wright-Moss
Survivor and Justice Advocate
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Saundra Newsom
Justice Advocate, Parent of Doniel Quinn
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Ophelia Williams-Pettway
Justice Advocate
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Rich Rivera
Police Expert Witness
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Angela Rye
Principal and CEO, IMPACT Strategies
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Munajj Salahuddin
Court Advocate, Mississippi Bail Fund Collective / People’s Advocacy Institute, Islamic Chaplain for Mississippi State Penitentiary, Author | Speaker | Faith-Based Justice Advocate
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Barry Scheck
Co-Founder, Innocence Project
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Brandon M. Scott
Mayor of Baltimore, Maryland
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Dan Slepian
NBC News Award Winning Journalist
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Sheldon Smith-Gray
Life Skills Instructor, ROCA
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Kemba Smith Pradia
Justice Reform Advocate and Author
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Nadia Shihata
Founding Partner, Shihata & Geddes LLP
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Ernest Stevens
Deputy Director at CSJ Justice Center
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Charlamagne Tha God
Author & Radio Host
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Quentin Templeton
Fagan & Emert, LLC
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JJ Velazquez
Executive Director of Voices From Within
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Rheeda Walker
Clinical psychologist and author, The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health
This year, the United Justice Coalition (UJC) Summit 2025 will take place at The Shed, an innovative cultural institution at Hudson Yards in New York City—a venue that embodies the very spirit of our mission.
Designed to inspire, unite, and spark dialogue, The Shed is more than just a space—it’s a dynamic hub for groundbreaking ideas, creativity, and progress. As a cutting-edge venue that champions inclusivity, artistic expression, and social impact, it provides the ideal backdrop for the UJC Summit’s powerful conversations on justice and reform.
The Shed | 545 West 30th Street, New York, NY 10001
WHERE TO FIND US
FAQs
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The UJC Summit convenes leaders, experts and advocates across a wide range of fields who are committed to exchanging ideas and inspiring conversations to advance justice.
The UJC Summit is open to the public at no cost.
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The UJC Summit 2025 will be held on May 30, 2025, at The Shed, Hudson Yards located at 545 West 30th Street, New York, NY 10001.
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Yes! The UJC Summit is free to attend, and early registration is strongly encouraged, but not required. Register now HERE
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The UJC Summit 2025 is committed to accessibility. The Shed is a fully ADA-compliant venue, offering wheelchair access, assistive listening devices, and reserved seating for guests with disabilities. If you require additional accommodations (e.g., ASL interpretation, captioning, or other assistance), please indicate your needs on the registration form or email info@unitedjusticecoalition.com in advance.
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You can register by visiting our registration website and completing the free registration form. Early registration is recommended.
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The lineup will feature leaders from various industries, legal experts, policymakers, artists, and national and community organizers.
A full list of speakers will be announced on a rolling basis. Be the first to know by signing up to our newsletter and following us on socials.
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No, but all panels will be available following the summit.
Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Page to watch!
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Discussions will cover a range of critical justice issues, including mental health, conditions of confinement, probation and parole, law enforcement transparency and accountability, and more.
Stay tuned for exact programming closer to the event date.
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Prohibited items Include:
Items larger than 11x17 inches, including flags, banners, frames, and artwork
Food and drink (other than water in a secure bottle or for medical reasons)
Selfie sticks, tripods, and any professional camera equipment
Musical instruments, speakers, or other sound amplification devices
Balloons, drones, or any flying devices
Pets or emotional support animals
Weapons, flammable/explosive devices, or hazardous materials of any kind
Illegal items or substances
(E)Bicycles, (e)scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, or similar devices
Plants and flowers
Marking materials, paint, adhesives, epoxies or glues
Any other items that could put the art, visitors, or staff at risk, to be determined at the sole discretion of The Shed
See The Shed’s FAQs for more information.
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For any further inquiries, please contact us by email ujc@unitedjusticecoaltion.com and our team will be happy to assist you!
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