Eric is the founder of Bennett Midland LLC, a management consulting company based in New York City. He has developed innovative solutions to address problems in urban planning, community and economic development and criminal justice, working with mayors and other civic leaders in New York City and across the United States. Eric Lee served as senior policy advisor for New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and was part of the founding team of the Center for Justice Innovation. He also serves on the board of directors of the Center for an Urban Future. Eric is a graduate of Vassar College and holds a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Center for Justice Innovation Voluntarily Recognizes Brooklyn Supervised Release Union
The Center for Justice Innovation (Brooklyn Supervised Release) is pleased to voluntarily recognize National Organization of Legal Service Workers UAW, Local 2320 as a staff union, representing many of our Brooklyn-based Supervised Release Program staff. We look forward to a productive, collaborative collective bargaining process that helps us continue our vital work building safety and justice with the communities we serve.
Over the past decade, the Strong Starts Court Initiative has worked to transform the family court process to focus on strengthening parents’ relationships with their babies.
Why Supporting Families Is Crucial to Strong Communities
For many families, contact with the legal system comes after years of struggling to meet basic needs. When we invest in solutions that respond to those needs both inside and outside of the courts, we pave the way for safer, stronger communities.