Thank you to everyone who helped make our signature event a success.
Thanks to you, we will continue to champion for justice and celebrate partners who are doing the same.
If you missed it, be sure to follow so you don’t miss the events and opportunities we post about next.
Today is the day!
Looking back at last year’s event makes us hopeful and energized for tonight.
Thank you to our event sponsors, Randy Berg Society members, and attendees who helped make all of this happen.
See how to attend and support our work in other ways at linkin.bio/FJI
Thank you to our board member, Charles Throckmorton for securing an Associate Ticket Package to our Signature Event.
Tomorrow we gather in downtown Miami to champion for justice.
Tickets are available at fji.law/celebration
TerryAnn Howell and Florida Cares will be at this year’s signature event! This time, handing off the awards to the next changemakers.
Last year they were recognized for their work. This year, they’re the ones celebrating the community.
Join us April 16th at fji.law/celebration
FJI’s Signature Event brings together the people building and supporting a better justice system in Florida.
If you’re a member of the judiciary, your ticket is complimentary. Email outreach@fji.law to secure yours.
Visit FJI.law/celebration to attend or sponsor.
Thank you to Holland & Knight LLP for securing a sponsorship package for our upcoming Signature Event.
Their commitment to justice and pro bono work makes them an essential partner as we fight for fairness in Florida’s legal system.
You can join us on April 16th by visiting FJI.law/celebration
Thank you to Community Justice Project for sponsoring our signature event!
CJP supports organizing for racial justice and human rights through innovative legal work, exactly what we need to build a fairer system.
You can join our community of advocates on April 16th by visiting FJI.law/celebration
#OTD in 1866, the Civil Rights Act of 1866 became law, establishing birthright citizenship and equal rights under the law. Its promise has been challenged ever since. #TheMarchContinues
We 7 days out and we still have sponsorship opportunities available for our Signature Event.
Your support directly funds our legal fights against policies that criminalize poverty and our advocacy for real housing solutions.
Reserve your spot at linkin.bio/fji
We are proud to recognize Kathie Klarreich as an award winner at our upcoming Signature Event.
The legal system often works to silence and isolate people in prison. Kathie has pushed back against that harm as the Executive Director of @ex4change.
Join us April 16th by visiting linkin.bio/fji
FJI’s Executive Director Michael Langley recently attended the American Bar Association Criminal Justice event.
Conversations with legal professionals across the country are essential for sharing strategies to hold the government accountable.
Support our work and learn more at linkin.bio/fji
We use National Second Chance Month to recognize organizations making a real impact.
FPEP provides educational opportunities and empowers them to make a difference with their words and perspectives.
Come meet the staff of FPEP and celebrate their work at our Signature Event on April 16th.
We are excited to have Markenzy Lapointe as the keynote speaker for our 2nd Annual Signature Event.
Markenzy’s extensive career gives him a unique and powerful perspective on the courts and how the law impacts our communities.
Reserve your tickets today at linkin.bio/fji
As we approach another sweltering summer, our extreme heat case is making headlines once again.
Your support makes our work possible, and attending or sponsoring our signature event is one way you can contribute.
Visit fji.law/celebration to get tickets and see sponsorship opportunities.
Today is the start of National Second Chance Month.
People leaving prison face massive roadblocks to finding a job, renting an apartment, and taking care of their families.
FJI is fighting to change that.
Share this post so more people know about National Second Chance Month and what it means.
A big thank you to Gelber Schachter & Greenberg, P.A. for joining us as a Partner Sponsor for our 2026 Signature Event.
We also want to shoutout to FJI Board Member Shane Grannum for his work in securing this sponsorship.
To join us at the signature event, visit FJI.law/celebration
Gabriella Portillo explains why she chose the Florida Justice Institute's internship program.
Many students choose our team when looking for experience in public interest and civil rights law.
If you're interested in our professional opportunities, connect with us at linkin.bio/fji
We want to take a moment to wish our Litigation Director, Dante Trevisani, a very happy birthday.
Dante is a fierce leader and a passionate advocate. He shows unwavering dedication to our work and the people we represent every single day.
Drop a comment and help us wish him a fantastic birthday!
Last month, legal experts and advocates gathered at the University of Miami for the inaugural H.T. Smith Symposium on Civil Rights in Florida.
We were honored to be a part, it’s events like this that encourage people to stand up, speak up, and fight back.
See the full article at linkin.bio/fji
While lawmakers continue to stall on basic protections, people in Florida prisons are suffering in deadly heat.
FJI filed a lawsuit regarding conditions at Dade Correctional Institution because we’ve seen how this heat harms people and takes lives.
See the full article at linkin.bio/fji
Hear from Paige, one of FJI’s interns, about her background and why she chose to work with us.
This is Paige’s second time interning and we’re happy to have her back!
Learn more about our internship and professional opportunities at linkin.bio/fji
Happy work anniversary to Erica Downs, one of FJI's senior attorneys.
Erica, we are overjoyed to have you back on the team and to be celebrating another year of your relentless advocacy on behalf of our clients!
Learn more about our team and the work they do at FJI.law
Thank you to Light After Life for securing an Associate ticket package for our Signature Event.
Their work aligns closely with our mission and we're excited to have them in the room as we honor the work of our special guests and discuss the work ahead.
Join us on April 16th at FJI.law/celebration
A report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition shows a massive housing shortage in Florida.
We know the crisis is real. We hear it from our clients and community, and studies like this show us the numbers.
Support our work for fair housing access at linkin.bio/fji
FJI’s Olivia Joseph, recently attended the Florida Coalition for Higher Education in Prison’s conference.
Education is a human right, and we are proud to stand with those fighting to protect it.
Follow to see how our team takes the fight beyond the courtroom and into communities.
On International Women’s Day, we are highlighting the women at FJI who turn up every day to fight for justice.
They work hard, forcing the legal system to recognize the humanity of the people affected by it.
Learn more about our amazing team at linkin.bio/fji
GOOD NEWS: SCOTUS upholds ruling that protects rights of people experiencing homelessness to ask for help to meet their basic needs. This reinforces a basic understanding that asking for assistance is constitutionally protected speech.
Read the SPLC statement: buff.ly/c5YKcRc
The Florida Justice Institute is guided by an incredible Board of Directors, including women who bring their expertise and passion to the fight for civil rights.
Thank you to the women on our board for your vision and dedication.
Learn more about FJI’s Board of Directors at linktr.ee/fji.law
That's a wrap on the 2026 @naehomelessness.bsky.social Summit! While inspiring/insightful, I realize that @fji.law + our national peers have more work to do to address the criminalization against unhoused people.
Great to reconnect with my counterpart at NAEH, Ann Oliva. Until next time! #NAEH2026
We are counting down the days, just six weeks left until our Annual Signature Event.
We will have Markenzy Lapointe joining us as the evening’s keynote speaker.
We will also be honoring Kathie Klarreich and the Florida Prison Education Project.
Get your tickets at linktr.ee/fji.law
