The Scales of Justice

On November 5, 2025, Equal Justice Works convened with over 900 supporters in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 Scales of Justice, the organization’s premier fundraiser and recognition of the incredible public interest work accomplished by our community. 

This year’s event honored Rishi Varma, for his commitment to service and recognized Equal Justice Works alum, Taylor Sartor with the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award, for her leadership in building infrastructure to support systems-impacted youth in Florida.  

This year, we raised over $3 million to support Equal Justice Works in mobilizing a community of lawyers committed to public service and equal justice! 

Hosted by Board Chair Frank Jimenez, the event highlighted Text-to-Give Fellow Bri Crawford who advocates for systems-impacted youth. In response, attendees texted in donations totaling more than $81,000 to fund a 2026 Equal Justice Works Fellow who, like Bri, will pursue their passion to help individuals and communities in need. Guests also heard from 2022 Fellow Adrieanna Hutson, who shared her work providing legal aid to tenants who were impacted by disasters. Click the link here to watch Adrieanna’s video: 2022 Fellow Adrieanna Hutson on Communities Affected by Extreme Heat

Thanks to everyone who made the 2025 Scales of Justice possible: Champion of Justice sponsors Cargill; Greenberg Traurig, LLP; and Wilkinson Stekloff LLP, as well as our other event sponsors, the 2025 Steering Committee, additional event speakers Ernest Greer and Archi Pyati, our staff, and all who attended and supported the Scales of Justice!