Memphis Law Launches Transformative Justice Initiative - Articles

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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Apr 16, 2025

The University of Memphis School of Law has launched the Transformative Justice Initiative, a new student organization dedicated to "reimagining justice beyond incarceration, punishment and surveillance." According to the school, the group will serve students interested in movement lawyering, public defense, decarceral legal strategies and building alternatives to the criminal legal system. Through events, panels, workshops and collaborations with advocates and impacted communities, the initiative aims to engage law students, attorneys and others who want to promote a legal system focused on healing, accountability and liberation. Attorneys who want to get involved or learn more can contact Tyler.Foster@memphis.edu or visit the school's website.