Legal Power Series: Baltimore

Events
Written By Community Violence Legal Network

AGENDA

  • Date: September 8, 2025

  • Time: 6:00–8:00 PM

  • Location: University of Baltimore School of Law

     

5:30–6:00 PM | Guest Arrival & Networking

Doors open, refreshments served, check-in managed by Jalen and/or Michael.

 

6:15–6:23 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks

  • Heather Warnken, University of Baltimore School of Law

  • Amber Goodwin, Community Violence Legal Network

  • Natasha Dartigue, Maryland Public Defender

  • Christian Gant, Office of the Maryland Attorney General

 

6:23–6:58 PM | Panel 1: Grassroots and Legal Strategy

Moderator: Greg Jackson, Rocket Foundation

  • Stefani Mavronis, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement

  • Freedom Jones, Center for Hope

  • Ty Kent, ROCA

  • Justin Fowlkes, ROCA Youth & Community Leader

 

6:58–7:33 PM | Panel 2: Legal Strategy and Taking Action

Moderator: Robyn Thomas, Community Violence Legal Network

  • Somil Trivedi, Democracy Forward

  • Lydia Watts, ROAR / University of Maryland

  • Jenna Klein, Brady United

 

7:33–7:45 PM | Call to Action & Closing

  • Karen Herren, Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence

  • Tarria Stanley, Community Justice

  • Marcus Ellis, Cities United / Protect CVI

  • Closing thanks and next steps

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