Join Lauren Ready and DeAndre Brown to take you on a powerful journey of hope, transformation, and justice. Drawing from their unique experiences—Lauren’s expertise in documentary storytelling and DeAndre’s lived experience and re-entry work—they will spotlight the critical role that legal professionals play in restoring rights for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Through compelling stories, thought-provoking questions, and actionable insights, this session will explore how the restoration of rights is not just a legal process, but a profound opportunity to restore hope in the lives of the hopeless. You’ll hear the real-life account of how DeAndre overcame the odds to restore his rights, dignity, and belief in his place in society. And how partnering with Lauren to tell the story along the way has empowered others to make changes in their life. This session will challenge you to think about your role in this journey—how you can help move the needle in creating a more just, equitable, and hopeful system for all.