Judicial Education to Improve a Nation

To meet the ever-increasing needs of the judicial branch, the NJC has created the Pillars of Justice Fund to provide our nation’s judiciary with innovative, results-oriented programs and professional development. The NJC must be able to enhance and update its courses and programs as well as provide new and innovative solutions to enable judges to adequately meet the everyday challenges they face in their courtrooms. This is why we have been reaching out to law firms and corporations for support. Together, we can implement new programs and services that can bring positive change to our court system.

For more information about the Pillars of Justice Fund, click here.

Pillars of Justice Donors
We would like to thank the members of the Pillars of Justice Fund.

Aetna

The Aetna Foundation is the independent charitable and philanthropic arm of Aetna Inc. Founded in 1972, the Foundation helps build healthy communities by promoting volunteerism, forming partnerships and funding initiatives that improve the quality of life where our employees and customers live and work. Since 1980, Aetna and the Aetna Foundation have contributed over $334 million in grants, sponsorships and social investments. Visit www.aetna.com/foundation for more information.

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Pro bono and community service activities are an important part of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP's practice. Kramer Levin has won numerous pro bono awards, including the 2007 John Minor Wisdom Public Service and Professionalism Award.  Kramer Levin lawyers are encouraged to pursue the pro bono work most meaningful to them, and thus have broad involvement in such areas as political asylum, First Amendment issues, civil rights, service to nonprofit groups and more.  Through their Associate Service Program, associates staff a full time position at South Brooklyn Legal Services representing low-income tenants in Housing Court. The firm has a rich history of involvement in public and community service. Many partners have served as directors of leading nonprofit legal service providers, such as the Legal Aid Society, Human Rights First, South Brooklyn Legal Services and Volunteers of Legal Services, as well as other community-based, cultural, and religious nonprofits.