Criminal Justice Reform Symposium

poster with symposium details and former Gov Chris Christie's headshot
Date & Time Oct 24 2025 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location Maeder Hall
Maeder Hall Auditorium
Speaker(s)
TBD
Audience Open to the Public, Registration Required

Join us for a robust conversation among policymakers and community leaders on how New Jersey’s bail reform can serve as a model for sentencing reform.

Featured keynote speaker: Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie

*Lunch will be provided; REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
CLE credits will be provided for attorneys.

Event Schedule

9:30 - 10:00 AM: Registration and networking

10:00 - 10:15 AM: Event introduction

10:15 - 10:30 AM: Keynote address by former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie

10:30 - 10:45 AM: Break

10:45 - 11:35 AM: First panel

  • Honorable Mitzy Galis-Menendez, P.J. Cr., Presiding Judge, Criminal Division, Hudson Vicinage, Jersey City
  • Honorable Glenn A. Grant, J.A.D. (retired)
  • Elie Honig, Senior Legal Analyst, CNN
  • Jennifer N. Sellitti, Esq., New Jersey Public Defender

11:35 - 11:45 AM: Break

11:45 AM - 12:35 PM: Second panel

  • Victoria L. Kuhn, Esq., Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Corrections
  • Alexander Shalom, Partner, Lowenstein Sandler; Chair, Lowenstein Center for Public Interest
  • Alison Shames, Director, Center for Effective Public Policy
  • Angelo Onofri, former Mercer County Prosecutor

12:35 - 1:30 PM: Lunch

  • Justin Dews, Counsel, King & Spalding

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