About the Center for Justice & Democracy
Located at New York Law School, the Center for Justice & Democracy is the only national consumer organization in the country exclusively dedicated to protecting our civil justice system.
We Are:
- Working full-time to make sure average Americans get a fair shake in court, even against the country's most powerful special interests.
- Exposing unscrupulous attacks by special interests on judges, juries, injured consumers and the attorneys who represent them.
- Raising public awareness of the value of our civil justice system and the dangerous campaign behind the so-called “tort reform” movement.
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Our Challenge
As American consumers and citizens, we are challenged as never before in history by a corporate-led attack against independent judges and on our precious right to trial by jury in…
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Our Work
Now celebrating our 25th year, the Center for Justice & Democracy (CJ&D) remains the only national consumer rights organization dedicated exclusively to fighting attacks on the…
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Our History
The Center for Justice & Democracy was founded by consumer advocates in 1998. Originally known as Citizens for Corporate Accountability and Individual Rights (CCAIR), the…
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Our Support
The Center for Justice & Democracy is a non-profit, non-partisan, tax-exempt organization founded by consumer advocates to protect the civil justice system. CJ&D relies on support…
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Staff
The Center for Justice & Democracy has a dedicated professional staff committed to protecting the civil justice system (listed here) and also consults with many individuals…
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Board of Advisors
The Center for Justice & Democracy has a talented Board of Advisors comprised of legal experts and social justice advocates from around the country. Advisors are listed in…