Recent News

CCE's Pedestrian Safety Committee releases its new report, "Protecting Pedestrians," endorsing significant fines for traffic violations and expanded, active, high visibility enforcement.

The 16th Annual Justice Potter Stewart Award will be presented to John (Jack) C. Keeney, Jr., whose dedication to pro bono legal services created a model practice for firms in Washington, DC,and to James (Jim) L. Lyons, a tireless advocate for indigent clients.

The DC Office on Returning Citizen Affairs hosted an event on January 28, 2012, where CCE's work in the area of reentry and unemployment was honored with a "Community Appreciation Award." CCE Executive Director June Kress was presented with a commemorative plaque by ORCA Director Charles Thornton.

CCE celebrated the beginning of our 30th Anniversary year with a celebration at the Supreme Court on Monday, January 23. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hosted a very special celebration, and friends from around the DC community gathered for birthday cake.

The community is buzzing about our recent publication about reentry and employment. Click here for a selection of radio broadcasts.

We're back from the holiday break and halfway through the school year!

The 16th Annual Justice Potter Stewart Awards Dinner will be Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Organization of American States.

CCE has released a full report as well as an executive summary that highlights critical steps in the appointment process and key research findings.

The Board of Directors elected Jay A. Brozost as Chairman of the Council for Court Excellence. Mr. Brozost is the Vice President and General Counsel for Washington Operations of the Lockheed Martin Corporation

Former and current CCE interns share with us the positive impacts their CCE internship experience made on their lives and ways it enhanced their perspectives.