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Clark County District Attorney’s Office (Las Vegas, NV)

The Clark County District Attorney’s Office (CCDA) has enhanced recruiting using a variety of tools to expose local students to prosecution work and engage interns in meaningful mentorships with experienced attorneys.

Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office (Syracuse, NY)

The Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) Chief Administrative Officer serves as a Special Advisor to the Office of Career Services at Syracuse University College of Law which allows for a unique partnership that drives interest in prosecution work. 

Summit County Prosecutor’s Office (Akron, OH)

The SCPO has improved office culture using a variety of anonymous and attributed surveys that contribute to better interpersonal relationships, morale, and productivity.

San Diego District Attorney’s Office (San Diego, CA)

The San Diego County District Attorney (SDCDA) has developed a week-long program for first year law students who may not have a pre-existing interest in prosecution work, by giving them access to experienced lawyers through a week full of interesting presentations and experiences.

Yavapai County Attorney’s Office (Prescott, AZ)

The YCAO has developed robust work from home policies for all of their attorneys and staff. This has enabled them to supervise remote work and maintain accountability.

St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (St. Louis, MO)

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (SLCPA) partnered with the Court, Public Defender, and the County Library to create a “Tap In Center” where community members can get legal help.

Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office (San Jose, CA)

The Santa Clara District Attorney’s Office (SCDA) has developed a way to automate the expungement of criminal records by partnering with the Court and Public Defender.

Yolo County District Attorney’s Office (Woodland, CA)

The YCDA has partnered with For the People and the law school at University of California, Davis to create a clinic that engages students in reviewing convictions. 

Coconino County Attorney’s Office (Flagstaff, AZ)

The Coconino County Attorney’s Office (CCA) has developed a prefiling diversion program that connects arrestees to a variety of health and social service programs before the decision to file charges is made by the CCA.

Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office (Montgomery, AL)

The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office (MCDA) has initiated a prosecutor led job fair that brings together previously convicted people in the community with local employers.