Contributors

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Fred Rabb

I became a lawyer because I want to help people, especially African Americans navigate the civil justice system. Recent events have increased public awareness of many issues our community faces but there is more we can do together! 

https://www.stritmatter.com/fred-rabb
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Furhad Sultani

I’ve learned knowledge of the law can be both a sword and a shield to empower those around us. In the right hands, it can fight for accountability and protect the most vulnerable in our society from harm. My goal as a legal professional is to democratize our legal system. Let’s learn about the law together and continue to fight for the justice we need in this world. 

https://www.stritmatter.com/furhad-sultani
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Gemma Zanowski

My dad was raised in communist Poland just after World War II. My grandfather survived a German work camp. I grew up knowing freedom can never be taken for granted. That you must fight not only for your own human and civil rights, but for the rights of every person in your community. Join me.

https://www.stritmatter.com/gemma-zanowski
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Lisa Benedetti

As a personal injury attorney, my primary objective is to fight for just compensation for injured people. But as a legal “nerd” I am passionate about many areas of the law, especially civil rights. Through this website, I aim to focus that passion as a resource for all who need it. 

https://www.stritmatter.com/lisa-benedetti
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Melanie Nguyen

“Know your rights.” I didn’t know anything about the legal system growing up and neither did everyone else I knew. Now, as a lawyer, I hope to be an easy resource for those underrepresented and who need help. Laws are constantly changing. Let’s learn together. 

https://www.stritmatter.com/melanie-nguyen
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Ruby Aliment

It is my belief that convincing people that our votes or beliefs do not matter and keeping us ignorant of our legal rights are among the strongest tools used to maintain the status quo. I hope this resource can help reverse those trends. 

https://www.stritmatter.com/ruby-aliment
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Shannon Kilpatrick

I believe lawyers have a responsibility to improve our legal system so “justice for all” is more than just an aspirational goal. Marginalized communities face real barriers in our current system of justice, and those barriers need to be torn down. A complex problem like institutional discrimination doesn’t have an easy solution. But education and increased community awareness are key, and that’s where we come in.

https://www.stritmatter.com/shannon-kilpatrick