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[Akron Law @AkronLaw]

Over 100+ Akron Law students and alumni have contributed thousands of hours preparing pardon and re-entry applications for 12,155 clients since 2013.

Learn more about our clinics and continued commitment to reentry here:
https://t.co/HC1WVpx9tM

[Drug Enforcement and Policy Center at Ohio State @OSULawDEPC]

Over the last few weeks, we've shared a series of inspiring stories that illustrate the life-changing impact of receiving an #ohioexpeditedpardon. Thanks for following and thanks to the service providers for helping deserving Ohioans access #secondchances. https://t.co/jIrDYUYl9f

[Drug Enforcement and Policy Center at Ohio State @OSULawDEPC]

Over the last few weeks, we've shared a series of inspiring stories that illustrate the life-changing impact of receiving an #ohioexpeditedpardon. Thanks for following and thanks to the service providers for helping deserving Ohioans access #secondchances. https://t.co/jIrDYUYl9f

[Drug Enforcement and Policy Center at Ohio State @OSULawDEPC]

"Thank you for this incredible gift of a fresh start."

As we begin to wrap up our series, we’re sharing more uplifting stories from #ohioexpeditedpardon recipients.

Learn more about the project and the importance of #secondchances: https://t.co/jIrDYUYl9f

[Akron Law @AkronLaw]

Akron Law grads who worked on the EPP work throughout the legal system in a variety of jobs, including positions with Summit Legal Defenders, Sobo & Sobo LLP, McCleery Law Firm, Cuyahoga County Public Defender Office, Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Plakas Mannos, and more!

[Drug Enforcement and Policy Center at Ohio State @OSULawDEPC]

This week, we're highlighting a new inspiring story from the Ohio Governor's Expedited Pardon Project. Listen as this #ohioexpeditedpardon recipient shares how a pardon changed her life.

Learn more about the project and the importance of second chances: https://t.co/jIrDYUYl9f

[Drug Enforcement and Policy Center at Ohio State @OSULawDEPC]

This week, we're highlighting a new inspiring story from the Ohio Governor's Expedited Pardon Project. Listen as this #ohioexpeditedpardon recipient shares how a pardon changed her life.

Learn more about the project and the importance of second chances: https://t.co/jIrDYUYl9f

[Akron Law @AkronLaw]

In addition to preparing pardon petitions, Akron Law students are responsible for screening potential pardon candidates to ensure that they meet the project’s requirements.

Since the inception of the program, Akron Law students have screened 1,605 applications.

[Drug Enforcement and Policy Center at Ohio State @OSULawDEPC]

"I am living proof that people can change."

Our series highlighting inspiring stories from #ohioexpeditedpardon recipients continues this week. Learn more about the Ohio Governor’s Expedited Pardon Project and the importance of second chances: https://t.co/jIrDYUYl9f

[Akron Law @AkronLaw]

“Our involvement in this project reflects our dedication to public service and our belief in the transformative power of second chances. Congratulations to the 144 Akron Law OGEPP clients who have been pardoned.”-Dean Emily Janoski-Haehlen

[Drug Enforcement and Policy Center at Ohio State @OSULawDEPC]

Follow along as we share inspiring stories from #ohioexpeditedpardon recipients about how a pardon has impacted their lives. Their experiences highlight the value of the Ohio Governor’s Expedited Pardon Project and the importance of second chances: https://t.co/jIrDYUYl9f

[UAkron Alumni @uakronalumni]

Congratulations to Moriah Cheatham Williams '19, another one of our 2026 "5 Under 35" award recipients! 🥳 Moriah is a proud alumna from @AkronLaw & is now an attorney with Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, where she specializes in complex business and commercial litigation!

[Akron Law @AkronLaw]

Join us in celebrating five years of The Ohio Governor's Expedited Pardon Project! 🎉

We're proud to be a service provider for this unique program, offering free pardon application assistance to eligible, accepted clients.

Learn more at https://t.co/kNuIG7Cxgh.

[Drug Enforcement and Policy Center at Ohio State @OSULawDEPC]

Join us in celebrating 5 years of The Ohio Governor's Expedited Pardon Project! 👏

The original project collaborators, DEPC @OhioStateLaw and the Reentry Clinic @AkronLaw, have been key in making 172 expedited pardons possible so far.

Learn more at https://t.co/MewJ0FyJH7.

[Akron Law @AkronLaw]

The University of Akron School of Law's Reentry Clinic was highlighted as a "Promising Practice" in the final report released this month by the Supreme Court of Ohio Reentry Task Force.

Learn more about our Reentry Clinics: https://t.co/uuECJlsTaT

[Akron Law @AkronLaw]

Akron Law is hosting the 3rd Annual Buckingham Leadership Series Lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 (3:00-5:00pm, with a reception to follow). This program is pending approval for 2 hours of Ohio CLE credit. To register please visit: https://t.co/XXdxIp03Hj.

[Akron Law @AkronLaw]

For the two most prolific pro bono participants in the University of Akron School of Law graduating class of 2024, it wasn’t about resume-building, it was about a commitment to community service and becoming a better lawyer.

Read more: https://t.co/Ic7CEbZbOU

[Akron Law @AkronLaw]

The University of Akron School of Law has converted its Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.) from a primarily in-person experience to a fully online program beginning fall 2024. Read more: https://t.co/ITu12F1Fse

[Akron Law @AkronLaw]

Congratulations to all of the Akron Law graduates who passed the Ohio Bar Exam!

[Akron Law Scholars @AkronLawScholar]

Congratulations to @AkronLawScholar(s) for receiving The 2024 Thomas G. Byers Memorial Awards from the @AkronLaw Alumni Association for the Outstanding Practical (Dean @MikeGentithes) and Scholarly (Professor Vera Korzun) Faculty Publications!

[County Executive Ilene Shapiro @SummitExecutive]

Is a criminal record holding you or a loved one back?

Volunteers from @AkronLaw can help you navigate record sealing, license restoration, and CQEs!

Mark your calendars for the next Reentry Clinic on Saturday, April 13 at the Ohio Means Jobs Center starting at 9:00am.

[Akron Law @AkronLaw]

Professor @MikeGentithes was recently quoted in an article regarding a suspect who may get intervention in lieu of conviction in a hit-skip that injured a Medina woman.

Read more: https://t.co/QtcFwo2Uvu

[Akron Law @AkronLaw]

Professor @CamillaHrdy was recently published in The Yale Law Journal. Read her article, Beyond Trade Secrecy: Confidentiality Agreements that Act Like Noncompetes here: https://t.co/v5yh2mr4ox