by Press | Jan 12, 2016 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law President and Executive Director Kristen Clarke released the following statement in response to President Obama’s final State of the Union Address: “Tonight, President Obama delivered his final State of...
by Press | Jan 8, 2016 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee) officially welcomed Kristen Clarke as its new president and executive director. Clarke formerly served as the head of the Civil Rights Bureau at the New York State...
by Press | Oct 30, 2015 | Newsclips
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, one of the leading civil rights organizations in the United States, has elected a new chief following the resignation of Barbara Arnwine, who served as its president and executive director for 26 years. Kristen...
by Press | Oct 28, 2015 | Newsclips
Newly-elected President & CEO of the Lawyers’ Committee, Kristen Clarke addresses the legacy of this venerable civil rights organization and how she hopes to extend its influence and reach during these tumultuous times in American history....
by Press | Oct 27, 2015 | Newsclips
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law has named Kristen Clarke as its new president and executive director, effective January 1, 2016, succeeding Barbara R. Arnwine, who served in this capacity for more than 26 years. Clarke currently serves as the head of...