Champions Of Justice Awards 2025

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We are thrilled to invite you to Songs For The Unheard - an exclusive concert in support of justice and equal access to legal representation for those facing the death penalty. The event takes place in the historic surroundings of Inner Temple Hall in London.


This special evening honours the extraordinary volunteers and law firms who dedicate their time pro bono to fight for justice within the US death penalty system. Guests will be treated to a champagne reception accompanied by an assortment of delicious finger foods.


The event will be followed by a moving live performance by the Vox Holloway Community Choir. They will present extracts from The Sun Does Shine, a musical inspired by the true story of Anthony Ray Hinton, who spent 28 years on death row for a crime he did not commit. Composed and directed by Harvey Brough and Justin Butcher, this emotional performance is brought to life by soloists Wills Morgan and Christina Gill.


The evening will include the presentation of the Amicus Champions of Justice Awards, celebrating individuals, academic teams, and law firms who have made a significant contribution to our mission over the past year. 




See below for the Nominees, Winners (in bold), and the Awards Selection Panel.


Champions of Justice - Law Firm Category

BCLP

Covington

Eversheds Sutherland

Slaughter & May


Champions of Justice - Academic Team Category

University of Law (Birmingham)

University of Southampton


Champions of Justice - Individual Category

Eva-Mae Eighteen

Jennifer Taylor-Burgundy

Nora Belkhiter

Sarah Riad

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Champions of Justice - Andrew Lee Jones Award

Dr Rose Tempowski

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Awards Selection Panel 2025

Professor Robin M. Maher (Chair), George Washington University, Executive Director of Death Penalty Information Center and Amicus Patron

Dr Professor Jim Marcus, Co-Director of the Capital Punishment Clinic at The University of Texas at Austin

Russell Stetler, Former U.S. National Mitigation Co-ordinator at the Federal Public Defender's Office

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