We are celebrating Women’s History Month with two incredible guests! On this episode Ilham Askia is flying solo speaking with two women who are leading the charge in public defense and in criminal justice reform.

Host Ilham Askia speaks with Alaina Bloodworth, Deputy Director of the Black Public Defender Association, and Keisha Hudson Brooks, Chief Defender of the Defender Association of Philadelphia. Listen in as they speak about how mentorship impacted their careers, women in public defense, and the challenges women of color face fighting within the criminal legal system.

“Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.” – Madam C J Walker.