Conversation with Public Defenders
March 10, 2023
The students were honored to have a “Conversation with…” leaders from the Baltimore County Office of the Public Defender. Jessica Bancroft, District Court Supervisor; Gayle Robinson, Deputy District Public Defender; and Layne Pierre, Circuit Court Supervisor, joined the students for a lively conversation. The discussion ranged from each of their personal life journeys to questions about the legal system.
Of particular interest to the students were inequities in the legal system and the mission of the Public Defenders Office to represent all of their clients and make a strong case on their behalf despite personal feelings about the alleged crimes.
We deeply appreciate the generous sharing of time from these often overworked public employees.