On May 13, 2025 - Judge Jones’ 99th birthday - the Foundation hosted a special webinar event “Lessons from the Good Judge: Applying Judge Nathaniel R. Jones’ Teachings to Today’s Civil Rights Challenges”

In this inspirational and provocative discussion, lawyers discussed seven of Judge Jones’ speeches, given over a span of nearly 50 years, to highlight the lessons he taught about civil rights advocacy and how those lessons are even more relevant today than ever as we navigate difficult terrain.

In always urging us to “brighten the corner where we are," Judge Jones left us a clear guide for continuing the fight for justice.

This webinar offers a clear understanding of Judge Jones’ lessons and offers concrete steps for carrying them out.

Stephanie Jones, President, Nathaniel R. Jones Foundation

Abdul Dosunmu, Founder, Young Black Lawyers Organizing Coalition

David Pepper, Lawyer, Author, former law clerk to Judge Jones

Leslie M. Proll, Senior Director, Voting Rights Project, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

Patrice Willoughby, Chief of Policy and Legislative Affairs,