In this episode of Power of Attorney, LeTonya Moore welcomes Melba Pearson, Esq for a 2-part discussion on Criminal Justice Reform. Melba Pearson is a candidate for Miami-Dade State Attorney. They will be discussing Bail Reform, Juvenile Justice, Police Transparency and more! You can read about her platform at www.melbaformiami.com.
ABOUT THE GUEST: Melba Pearson is an attorney specializing in civil rights and criminal law, with an emphasis on policy. Before launching her consulting firm MVP Law, she spent three years as Deputy Director of the ACLU of Florida where she worked to change police practices, expand voting rights, and reform the criminal justice system. Previously, Ms. Pearson was an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County for 16 years, culminating as Assistant Chief in the Career Criminal/Robbery Unit supervising junior attorneys while prosecuting homicides. She is the Past President of the National Black Prosecutors Association now serving as the Foundation President; Immediate Past President of the Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association; and co-chair of the Prosecution Function Committee, American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section.
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