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Molly Woolridge’s 2015 Summer Internship Reflection
Posted On October 16, 2015 in Intern Stories

My internship this summer with Georgia Justice Project was a wonderful experience that shed light on the dire need for criminal justice reforms in America.  My day-to-day work included attending court and client meetings, as well as researching and drafting memorandums. I also had unique opportunities such as having lunch with Supreme Court of Georgia Justice Harold D. Melton, attending policy meetings led by Judge Michael P. Boggs, and visiting a client in a Georgia state prison, which allowed me to have … read more Molly Woolridge’s 2015 Summer Internship Reflection→

Marissa McCall Dodson named in Daily Report’s
Posted On September 16, 2015 in Awards, News, Articles

Congrats to GJP’s Policy Director & Attorney, Marissa McCall Dodson, on being named in the Daily Report’s “On the Rise 2015”.  Read the full article here as she discusses the progress of criminal justice reform in Georgia.

AJC Interviews GJP’s Marissa McCall Dodson
Posted On August 10, 2015 in News, Articles

“I always knew I wanted to be an attorney. My parents raised both my sister and me to have a heart for the least advantaged in our community. In law school, I did an internship with the Georgia Justice Project and came across a couple of clients who had issues with employment because of their criminal history. This seemed like an area where I could have an impact.”  To read the interview in its entirety, click here.

Policy Director Marissa McCall Dodson to be Awarded “Champion of State Criminal Justice Reform Award” by National’s Criminal Defense Bar
Posted On July 14, 2015 in Featured, Articles, Blog, Awards, News

Marissa McCall Dodson, GJP’s Policy Director and Attorney was honored on July 24, 2015  with the National Association of Criminal Justice Lawyers’ (NACDL) Champion of State Criminal Justice Reform Award at NACDL’s 14th Annual State Criminal Justice Network conference in Denver, Colorado. The Champion of State Criminal Justice Reform Award recognizes an individual or group who has made exceptional efforts advocating for progressive reform of a state’s criminal justice system. Marissa received this award in large part because of her tireless efforts … read more Policy Director Marissa McCall Dodson to be Awarded “Champion of State Criminal Justice Reform Award” by National’s Criminal Defense Bar→

Marissa McCall Dodson selected in Daily Report’s “40 Under 40 On the Rise”
Posted On July 14, 2015 in Awards, News, Photo Gallery, Featured, Articles

Georgia Justice Project’s Policy Director and Attorney, Marissa McCall Dodson, was one of 40 lawyers selected in the Daily Report’s “40 Under 40 on the Rise” for their 2015 class.  This honor acknowledges Georgia lawyers who are making a difference in their communities.   Read the full article here.

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