Over 250 guests joined the Center for Court Innovation at a benefit on March 13, 2018 to celebrate justice reform and the accomplishments of four innovators from a variety of fields.
This video highlights the honorees' speeches. The honorees were: MaryAnne Gilmartin of L&L MAG, who served on the Independent Commission on New York City Criminal Justice and Incarceration Reform; Sarah Williams and Propel Capital, who have pioneered an innovative approach to philanthropy; Quardean Lewis-Allen, who is offering new opportunities for disconnected young people through his nonprofit, Made in Brownsville; and Janet DiFiore, chief judge of the New York State Unified Court System, who is exploring new ways to address pressing issues like the opioid crisis and increasing access to justice for all New Yorkers.
Proceeds from the benefit, which was held at The Rubin Museum of Art and emceed by actor and activist Jeffrey Wright, will help the Center continue its work to create a more effective and humane justice system.