Join
us for an insightful exploration into the critical role legal professionals play
in ensuring access to justice, from the initial roadside encounter to the
profound impact of pro bono representation for the wrongfully incarcerated. This
presentation will delve into the
journey of advocating for justice at every stage, with a particular
focus on two aspects of Jazz Hampton’s work: the innovative solutions offered by
TurnSignl, which provides real-time connection to an attorney when pulled over, and
the transformative impact of pro bono representation exemplified by the case of
Marvin Haynes, who regained his freedom after 19 years of wrongful
incarceration.
Key
Topics:
1. Introduction to TurnSignl: Explore
how TurnSignl, under Jazz Hampton's guidance, is revolutionizing the legal
landscape by leveraging technology to provide accessible legal assistance at
crucial roadside encounters, ensuring fair treatment and protection of rights
for all individuals.
2. From CEO to
Advocate: Learn about Jazz Hampton's multifaceted role as both CEO and General
Counsel of TurnSignl, and how his leadership drives impactful change in the
legal industry by promoting equity, accessibility, and justice for
all.
3. The Power of Pro Bono
Representation: Delve into the inspiring story of Marvin Haynes and the Great
North Innocence Project, as Jazz Hampton recounts his pro bono representation
efforts that led to Marvin's exoneration and release from prison after 19 years
of wrongful incarceration.
4. Conclusion
and Call to Action: Reflect on the importance of access to justice and the
transformative potential of legal advocacy, and discover actionable steps
individuals and legal professionals can take to promote fairness, equity, and
justice within the legal
system.
Presenter:
Jazz Hampton, CEO,
TurnSignl
Jazz Hampton is
CEO and General Counsel at TurnSignl and an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurial
Finance at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business. TurnSignl is a Minnesota-based
tech company that provides real-time legal guidance from an attorney to drivers, all
while their camera records the
interaction.
Hampton has been featured on NBC Nightly News with Lester
Holt, MSNBC, CBS, NBC Top Story, and was recently named one of Minneapolis-St.
Paul’s 40 Under 40 for his work at TurnSignl and in the community, where he sits
on the Board of Directors at the Minneapolis Foundation, Catholic Charities Twin
Cities, and Great North Innocence Project. He is also a Masonic Institute for
the Developing Brain’s Philanthropic Advisory Council member. Finally, Jazz is
on the board for the Greater North Innocence Project, and beyond his board
position, he is actively representing incarcerated individuals in their legal
disputes to prove their innocence and gain their freedom.
Before joining
TurnSignl, Hampton was the Director of Diversity and Inclusion and a practicing
attorney at Foley & Mansfield, a national law firm with 150+ attorneys, as
well as an adjunct professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, an Emerging
Leader within Twin Cities Diversity in Practice, and the Co-Chair of DRI’s Young
Lawyer Diversity Committee.
CLE Credits:
1.0 Standard CLE Credits | Event Code: 506035
Cost:
MSBA/HCBA/RCBA Members: $10.00
Non-Members: $50.00
Law Student: Free
Deadline to register: April 15, 2024
Remote Participation: This program is a webinar only. Remote instructions will be emailed to
you the day prior to the event.
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for accommodations. Thank you.
Program Manager:
Jennifer
Carter
jcarter@mnbars.org