Notable discussion of clemency's past, present and possible future in DC on July 25

As detailed in this press release, an impressive and diverse collection of experts will be speaking about clemency this week at the George Washington University Law School. Here are a few details about the event from the release:

Criminal Justice Reform Advocates to Hold Forum on July 25 to Discuss Clemency in the Trump Era, Featuring Commutation Recipient Alice Johnson & Bipartisan Clemency Advocates

What: Justice Roundtable will host a forum on July 25, 2018 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm to explore clemency for drug offenses, focusing on its use in the Bush, Clinton and Obama presidencies, how it is being handled during the Trump presidency and concrete ways it can be enhanced today and beyond.

Where: George Washington University Law School, Moot Court Room 2000 H Street NW, Washington, DC

When: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm; Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Here is how the clemency panel discussion is structured and scheduled speakers:

What it Was

• Roy Austin, former White House Domestic Policy Council
• Rachel Barkow, Commissioner U.S. Sentencing Commission
• Jason Hernandez, sentence commutation by President Obama
• Amy Povah, Director CAN-DO Foundation & Clinton commutee

What it Is

• Mark Holden, General Counsel, Koch Industries
• Van Jones, political commentator, host of The Van Jones Show
• Brittany Barnett, founder Buried Alive Project, Attorney for Alice Johnson
• Alice Marie Johnson, sentenced commutation by President Trump

What it Can Be

• Mark Osler, Professor & Distinguished Chair, Univ. of St. Thomas Law School
• Paul Larkin, Senior Fellow, Meese Center, Heritage Foundation
• Ebony Underwood, founder, We Got Us Now
• Andrea James, Natl Council Incarcerated & Formerly Incarcerated Women & Girls