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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. 

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Widespread but Often Overlooked, Municipal Courts Demand Our Attention
three people work together arranging papers on a beige courtroom table
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  • Widespread but Often Overlooked, Municipal Courts Demand Our Attention

    Municipal courts too often create cycles of harm that can get people entangled in the justice system, but they also have the potential to deliver justice in ways that respond to communities’ needs.

    Mar 4, 2025

    Black History Is Now: Reflecting on a Life of Service
    Gina Bijou, case manager with our Brooklyn Supervised Release Program.
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  • Black History Is Now: Reflecting on a Life of Service

    This Black History Month, Case Manager Gina Bijou reflects on what it means to pay it forward in her work with participants in our Brooklyn Supervised Release Program.

    Feb 25, 2025