Baltimore Nonprofit Highlights Movement Lawyering and the Fight for Black Lives
Iman Freeman – Executive Director, BALT
Photo Credit: Christian Thomas, Baltimore Beat, April 2025
Nationwide -- Cause Engagement Associates (CEA) and Baltimore Action Legal Team (BALT) will co-host an educational webinar, Movement Lawyering and the Fight for Black Lives, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET. The free, online event is open to the public, with registration available at CauseEngagement.com/webinars
This session will explore how movement lawyering supports racial justice, challenges systemic inequities, and provides real-world strategies for those seeking to advance equity in their own fields and everyday lives.
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Why Now
This webinar takes place during a pivotal moment in the national conversation on justice reform, as the U.S. President has called for an end to cashless bail. Members of the media and public will hear from BALT leaders who have been on the frontlines of issues such as bail reform, rapid response legal support, and long-term community advocacy.
BALT also faces an uncertain future: without additional funding or donations, the organization is at risk of closing its doors in May 2026. This critical juncture underscores the importance of spotlighting BALT’s work and galvanizing public support for community-led justice initiatives.
During the webinar, both members of the press and the public will be invited to participate in a live Q&A session, with the opportunity to ask questions on screen or via chat.
Event Overview
CEA will host its first Client Spotlight Webinar featuring BALT, a community-rooted nonprofit that has redefined how the law can be used as a tool for justice. The one-hour virtual session introduces the concept of movement lawyering, highlighting how BALT challenges traditional legal frameworks by centering community-led justice and anti-racist practices.
Lead Presenter: Iman Freeman, Executive Director of BALT Participants will:
• Understand movement lawyering and how it differs from conventional legal service models.
• Learn from BALT’s story and strategies as a case study in applying legal support at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Identify practical, community-informed ways to engage in advocacy or legal work, especially when addressing harm caused by legal systems.
Iman Freeman, Executive Director, BALT, comments, “This webinar is an opportunity to uplift the truth that justice may not be a legal solution, it is about people. We want to share how a movement lawyering approach challenges traditional frameworks and why centering community-led justice is critical at this moment.”
Shawnta Jackson, Founder & Chief Executive Associate, CEA, comments, “Movement lawyering challenges us to think differently about how justice is achieved. It is not only the work of courts, but of communities, and it requires engagement from philanthropy to business, from education to nonprofit leadership. This webinar is a space to reflect on how all of us can stay present in the fight for equity.”
About Baltimore Action Legal Team (BALT)
Founded in 2015 in response to the police murder of Freddie Gray, BALT provides advocacy, direct legal services, and training to support community-led justice. From legal observer trainings and jail support to long-term community partnerships, BALT has equipped hundreds of lawyers, law students, and activists to defend the rights of protestors and advance racial equity. For more than a decade, BALT has remained committed to protecting and empowering Baltimore’s communities.
About Cause Engagement Associates (CEA)
CEA is a national, woman-owned, and Black-owned consulting firm that works with nonprofits, corporations, academia, and public agencies to design, implement, and evaluate socially conscious strategies that improve health, social, and economic outcomes.
Registration is free but required: CauseEngagement.com/webinars
For press inquiries, contact Amanda “Andy” Krew, Communications Coordinator, Baltimore Action Legal Team (BALT), email: akrew@baltimoreactionlegal.org or call/text (410) 204-4104.
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