Print RSS Alumni Inclusion Contact Us Publications Keyword search PRACTICES PEOPLE INSIGHTS CAREERS About the Firm Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Culture of Inclusion Initiatives Networks Women By the Numbers Recognition Working Parents Loretta Lynch Appears on Washington Post Live’s “Race in America: Criminal Justice Reform” PUBLICATIONS December 14, 2020 Practices Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center Litigation People Loretta E. Lynch Litigation partner Loretta Lynch, alongside former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, appeared on an episode of Washington Post Live, “Race in America: Criminal Justice Reform.” The two former U.S. Attorneys General, who co-chair the bipartisan National Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice, discussed the release of an important report on the pandemic’s impact on the criminal justice system writ large. The report makes short- and long-term policy recommendations on how to approach the systemic issues that the pandemic has exposed in the criminal justice system. It also calls for correctional staff and incarcerated people to receive early access to vaccines, as overcrowded prisons have experienced some of the nation’s largest COVID-19 outbreaks. “We talk about the correctional system, of the people who are incarcerated there, but the people who work in the correctional system are [also] overwhelmed,” Loretta said. “They are working around the clock to try and contain this, manage this and prevent the spread. They could benefit from uniform national standards as to what helps and what doesn’t help.” Loretta also discussed the importance of budget reform within the criminal justice system in order to provide more efficient and humane treatment of individuals with mental health issues. “As we think about the larger issue of public safety in this country—how do we keep everyone safe, including individuals who are suffering from trauma, particularly mental health trauma—we have to figure out, what do they really need? What is the best response, and how do we deploy that?” Loretta said. » watch the video Share This Events & Publications Jessica Carey to Speak at 2021 ChIPs Global Summit Oct 28, 2021 EVENTS Litigation partner Jessica Carey will participate in a panel, “What’s the Deal with Crypto? An Overview of the Digital Assets Revolutionizing Traditional Finance,” as part of the 2021 ChIPs Global Summit, which advances and connects… Paul, Weiss Sponsors 2021 ChIPs Global Summit Oct 27, 2021 EVENTS Paul, Weiss is a visionary sponsor of the 2021 ChIPs Global Summit, which advances and connects women in technology, law and policy. Jennifer H. Wu to Participate in AABANY Panel on Anti-Asian Violence Oct 23, 2021 EVENTS Litigation partner Jennifer H. Wu will speak on a panel, “The Rising Tide of Hate and Violence Against Asian Americans – Where Are We Now?” as part of the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY)’s 2021 Fall Conference. Awards & Recognition Paul, Weiss Initiative, Colleague Connect Circles, Shortlisted for “Best Diversity Initiative” by The American Lawyer Sep 30, 2021 AWARDS Paul, Weiss is a finalist for “Best Diversity Initiative” as part of The American Lawyer’s 2021 Industry Awards. The firm is recognized for the creation last year of firm-wide Colleague Connect Circles, one of the largest initiatives… Paul, Weiss Honored With NAPABA Law Firm Diversity Award Sep 09, 2021 AWARDS Paul, Weiss received the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s Law Firm Diversity Award. Jeannie Rhee Honored With NAPABA Pro Bono Award Sep 09, 2021 AWARDS Litigation partner Jeannie Rhee was honored with National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s Pro Bono Award. LOAD MORE CONNECT WITH PAUL, WEISS Facebook LinkedIn Google Plus ABOUT THE FIRM Principles History Community Management/Operations Team Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Women Pro Bono Alumni LOCATIONS New York Beijing Hong Kong London San Francisco Tokyo Toronto Washington, D.C. Wilmington RESOURCES Client News Events Publications Awards & Recognition Videos Firm News CONTACT US POLICIES & NOTICES Legal Notice Privacy Policy Cookies UK Modern Slavery Act Site Map SUBSCRIPTION PREFERENCES © 2021 PAUL, WEISS, RIFKIND, WHARTON & GARRISON LLP This web site contains attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.