Prisoner Reentry: Returning Home After Prison – A Lawyer’s Impact
As part of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation’s Justice Matters Forum series—an initiative that explores timely civil justice issues and the systems shaping legal outcomes and community well-being—this program focuses on the challenges of prisoner reentry.
Individuals returning from incarceration face significant legal, social, and economic barriers, from securing housing and employment to navigating supervision and rebuilding stability. These challenges can have lasting impacts on successful reintegration and recidivism.
This discussion brings together members of the judiciary, legal community, and directly impacted individuals to examine the lawyer’s role in addressing these barriers. Attendees will explore ethical considerations, access to justice, and the responsibility of legal professionals to support equitable outcomes for returning citizens.
Participants:
- Judge Phil Restrepo – United States Court of Appeals (3rd Circuit)
- Judge Scott Reid – Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- Jacqueline Romero – Attorney, BakerHostetler
- Maya Sosnov – Law Clerk to Federal District Court Judge
- Graduate – STAR (Supervision to Aid Reentry) Program
- Rachel Dalinka – Founder, Opening Doors Podcast
CLE: 1.5 Credits
