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    2024 Volunteer Recognition & Awards Event | September 12, 2024

    On September 12th, the Death Penalty Representation Project will host its annual Volunteer Recognition & Awards Event in Washington, DC. Save the date and check back soon for information about nominations and event tickets!

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    Criminalizing homelessness: Commentary and Debrief on the Supreme Court argument in Grants Pass v. Johnson | May 7, 2023

    On April 22, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in Grants Pass v. Johnson, one of the most significant and impactful Supreme Court cases on the constitutional limits on cities’ ability to criminalize homelessness. On May 7th, the Death Penalty Representation Project co-sponsored a webinar that debriefed and reviewed Grants Pass after the arguments. Legal scholars provided key takeaways from the Supreme Court session, predictions about what to expect when the Court rules this summer, and the broader implications of this case for the criminal justice system, including the death penalty. Follow the link below to access the recording on YouTube!
    Sister Helen Prejean speaks at the 2023 Volunteer Recognition & Awards Event

    2023 Volunteer Recognition & Awards Event | September 14, 2023

    On September 14, 2023, the Project celebrated the work of its volunteer attorneys at the 2023 Volunteer Recognition & Awards Program in Washington, DC. The Exceptional Service Award was presented to Venable LLP and the John Paul Stevens Guiding Hand of Counsel Award was presented to Mark E. Olive. Visit the event page to view materials, event photos, and watch a recording of the program, including keynote remarks by Sister Helen Prejean!

    Previous Events

    Throughout the year, the Project hosts, sponsors and presents at death penalty conferences around the country. See what we have been up to in the past!

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    Volunteer Award Winners

    Each year the Project recognizes law firms and attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to providing high quality pro bono representation for indigent death row prisoners. Learn about our past Exceptional Service Award and Guiding Hand of Counsel Award winners!

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    Past Keynote Speakers

    Every annual awards dinner features a powerful keynote speaker with a unique perspective on and experience with death penalty representation. We have been honored to hear from public defenders, federal judges, death row exonerees and many others. Learn more about our previous Awards Dinner keynote speakers!

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