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Eric Lee

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. 

Eric's Updates

Welcome to The Arc!
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  • Welcome to The Arc!

    The Arc—a new space for ideas and insights on the future of justice—is now live!

    Jun 15, 2023

    Inclusive, Community-Led Research: What Is Participatory Action Research?
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  • Inclusive, Community-Led Research: What Is Participatory Action Research?

    Too often, research in the justice field is divorced from the real experiences and needs of the people being studied. Participatory action research flips the script, giving communities the chance to tell their own stories—and to change them.

    Jun 14, 2023

    Empowering Child Witnesses and Victims – Part II
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  • Empowering Child Witnesses and Victims – Part II

    With a series of interactive graphic novels, we help guide and support children navigating the legal system as victims and witnesses. An additional set of guides we worked to create ensure that practitioners have what they need to do the same.

    May 25, 2023