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Keith Wattley Featured in Huffington Post
Keith Wattley Featured in Huffington Post

Keith Wattley recently weighed in on on the failure of 2020 Democratic candidates to address violent crime as a major factor in mass incarceration - and why that's a huge problem.

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Julie HessSeptember 10, 2019
Keith Wattley & UnCommon Law Featured in S.F. Chronicle
Keith Wattley & UnCommon Law Featured in S.F. Chronicle

UnCommon Law’s unique record of success was recently featured in the S.F. Chronicle.

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Julie HessJanuary 18, 2019
Keith Wattley Featured in Santa Clara Law Magazine
Keith Wattley Featured in Santa Clara Law Magazine

Keith Wattley was recently featured in a story by his alma mater, Santa Clara Law.

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Julie HessDecember 7, 2018
Read Keith Wattley's Perspective on Trump's Promised Criminal Justice Reform in the NY Times!
Read Keith Wattley's Perspective on Trump's Promised Criminal Justice Reform in the NY Times!

On December 4, 2018, the New York Times published an Opinion authored by UnCommon Law Executive Director and Founder, Keith Wattley.

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Julie HessDecember 4, 2018
Keith Wattley Named Inaugural Member of Colorlines 20 x 20, Recognizing His Transformative Leadership
Keith Wattley Named Inaugural Member of Colorlines 20 x 20, Recognizing His Transformative Leadership

UnCommon Law Founder and Executive Director, Keith Wattley, was announced as a member of the inaugural class of the Colorlines 20 x 20.

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Julie HessNovember 10, 2018
UnCommon Law Clients Featured in Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibit
UnCommon Law Clients Featured in Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibit

Two UnCommon Law clients are featured in The San Quentin Project: Nigel Poor and the Men of San Quentin State Prison, on view at the Milwaukee Art Museum through March 19, 2019.

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Julie HessNovember 5, 2018
UnCommon Law Hosts Lifer School
UnCommon Law Hosts Lifer School

On October 20, 2018, UnCommon Law hosted Lifer School at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law in partnership with the Pro Bono Program.

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Julie HessOctober 21, 2018
Keith Wattley Connects with UnCommon Law Alumnus
Keith Wattley Connects with UnCommon Law Alumnus

Keith Wattley connects with UCL Alumnus, Jim Hobbs, one week after his release from prison.

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Julie HessOctober 1, 2018
Face to Face with the Fellows: Keith Wattley
Face to Face with the Fellows: Keith Wattley

UnCommon Law Founder and Executive Director, Keith Wattley, was recently profiled by the Obama Foundation.

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Kevin ChoiSeptember 25, 2018
Barak Obama Acknowledges Keith Wattley's Vision & Innovation
Barak Obama Acknowledges Keith Wattley's Vision & Innovation

Barak Obama Acknowledges Keith Wattley's Vision & Innovation

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Julie HessSeptember 14, 2018
UnCommon Law Champions Hope & Healing
UnCommon Law Champions Hope & Healing

On November 5, 2017, UnCommon Law welcomed home clients released within the last year. Watch highlights from the inspiring event.

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Julie HessNovember 15, 2017
The Marshall Project highlights work of UnCommon Law volunteer
The Marshall Project highlights work of UnCommon Law volunteer

The Marshall Project, a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization about the U.S. criminal justice system recently featured a paper by Jeremy Isard,

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Kevin ChoiJuly 15, 2017
Keith Wattley Awarded 2016 Kathi Pugh Award for Exceptional Mentorship from UC Berkeley School of Law
Keith Wattley Awarded 2016 Kathi Pugh Award for Exceptional Mentorship from UC Berkeley School of Law

Keith Wattley was awarded the 2016 Kathi Pugh Award for Exceptional Mentorship from UC Berkeley School of Law for his supervision of the Post-Conviction Advocacy Project.

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Julie HessJune 1, 2016
Trapped Part Two: The Vicious Cycle of Trauma
Trapped Part Two: The Vicious Cycle of Trauma

Read Part Two of the the East Bay Express’ coverage of the broken parole process, featuring UnCommon Law’s work and clients.

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Julie HessJanuary 13, 2016
Law Student Partners in Pro Bono Success at Berkeley Law
Law Student Partners in Pro Bono Success at Berkeley Law

The Post-Conviction Advocacy Project (P-CAP), UnCommon Law’s partnership with the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, was recently profiled.

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Julie HessNovember 9, 2015
Another Look Shines a Light on UnCommon Law's Clients & Work
Another Look Shines a Light on UnCommon Law's Clients & Work

Another Look recently profiled UnCommon Law, including beautiful color photos and quotes from our Executive Director, Keith Wattley, and three of our clients

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Julie HessMay 15, 2015
Trapped Part One: Cruel & Indefinite Punishment
Trapped Part One: Cruel & Indefinite Punishment

The East Bay Express covers the broken parole process, featuring UnCommon Law’s work and clients.


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Julie HessJanuary 16, 2015
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