The Coalition

Co-founders

• Rachel BarkowCo-Founder, New YorkBrings experience from the U.S. Sentencing Commission and a criminal law center at NYU to federal record relief. Rachel Barkow
• Douglas BermanCo-Founder, OhioWrites the Sentencing Law and Policy blog and teaches sentencing at Ohio State's Moritz College of Law. Douglas Berman
• Jeffrey GrantCo-Founder, New YorkCreated the White Collar Support Group to help people rebuild after prosecution and incarceration. Jeffrey Grant
• Mark OslerCo-Founder, MinnesotaWorks on clemency and sentencing reform as a law professor, former federal prosecutor, and clemency center co-founder. Mark Osler

Advisors, research counsel and paralegal

• Joe BankmanAdvisor, CaliforniaAdds a parent's view of the criminal justice system to training in both law and psychology. Joe Bankman
• Erin FreyAdvisor, ConnecticutResearches how workers recover from major mistakes and when organizations and society offer second chances. Erin Frey
• Todd HaughAdvisor, IndianaTeaches white collar crime and ethics at Indiana University and has worked as a white collar defense attorney. Todd Haugh
• Glenn E. MartinAdvisor, New YorkLeft prison in 2000 and went on to found JustLeadershipUSA and lead reform groups nationwide. Glenn E. Martin
• Charlie NaselskyResearch Counsel, PennsylvaniaCounsels clients on restitution, forfeiture, fines, and the financial weight that follows an indictment. Charlie Naselsky
• Tanya PierceParalegal, New YorkHelps formerly incarcerated people into legal careers and works to remove systemic barriers. Tanya Pierce

Advocates

• Ron BauerAdvocate, United KingdomVenture capitalist who volunteers time to charitable efforts and mentors founders raising capital. Ron Bauer
• Brent CassityAdvocate, MissouriTurned a federal prison term into a book, a podcast, and a speaking career about second chances. Brent Cassity
• Drew ChapinAdvocate, PennsylvaniaHis tech startup failed and resulted in a legal disaster. Now he helps people rebuild after their justice journeys. Drew Chapin
• Adam Bentley ClausenAdvocate, NevadaReleased in 2020 after a 213-year federal sentence and now works on reentry and justice reform. Adam Bentley Clausen
• Holli CoulmanAdvocateCo-founded White Collar Media Group to support justice-impacted women across the criminal legal system. Holli Coulman
• Tony DominguezAdvocate, SwedenRecovery coach and interventionist whose work centers on the mental and emotional side of rebuilding a life. Tony Dominguez
• Kaysia EarleyAdvocate, FloridaDefended indigent clients in Broward County and now teaches civilians their rights during police stops. Kaysia Earley
• Lawrence GelberAdvocate, New YorkSecurities lawyer who has won expungements from FINRA records and knows both sides of litigation. Lawrence Gelber
• Tom HardinAdvocate, New JerseyAssisted the FBI as 'Tipper X' and now speaks on ethics, compliance, decision-making, and cultural risk. Tom Hardin
• Jeremy HarrellAdvocate, KentuckyVeteran and former nonprofit CEO who argues for nuance and compassion after a federal conviction. Jeremy Harrell
• Bethany JonesAdvocate, CaliforniaTelevision producer who has interviewed federal agents, U.S. attorneys, and people caught up in the system. Bethany Jones
• Elizabeth KelleyAdvocate, New YorkCriminal defense lawyer with a nationwide practice representing people with mental disabilities. Elizabeth Kelley
• Gina PendergraphAdvocate, CaliforniaCofounded the Justice Impacted Support Forum and coaches women affected by the federal legal system. Gina Pendergraph
• Clover A. PerezAdvocate, New YorkEstablished A Beautiful HEART Ministries to support women and girls returning home after incarceration. Clover A. Perez
• Christopher PoulosAdvocate, WashingtonRuns a justice center and previously led reentry and person-centered services in Washington State. Christopher Poulos
• Justin PughAdvocate, ConnecticutConnecticut federal defense attorney with a special interest in post-conviction and collateral challenges. Justin Pugh
• James RumphAdvocate, OhioSupports crime victims and also wants people who have taken responsibility treated with dignity. James Rumph
• Craig StanlandAdvocate, New YorkWrote Blank Canvas about reinventing his life after federal prison and speaks on rebuilding. Craig Stanland
• Dieter TejadaAdvocateExonerated in 2023 after nearly 17 years and now leads a bar association for justice-impacted lawyers. Dieter Tejada
• R. Seth WilliamsAdvocate, PennsylvaniaFormer Philadelphia district attorney and former federal inmate now building training programs for returning citizens. R. Seth Williams