A Conversation with Ben Crump, Civil Rights Lawyer

Join the Carpenter Center for a conversation with civil rights attorney Ben Crump and CSULB Faculty and Vice President of the Division of Student Affairs, Dr. John Hamilton.

Benjamin Crump is a renowned civil rights attorney and is one of the nation’s foremost lawyers and advocates for social justice.

He has represented families in several high-profile civil rights cases including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmed Arbery, and Trayvon Martin; as well as the residents of Flint, Michigan. Crump is the President of the National Civil Rights Trial Lawyers Association and previously served as President of the National Bar Association.

This event is part of the Voices for Justice: Equity & Arts Series, engaging leaders and change-makers from across America in vital discussions on systemic racism, social justice, activism, equality, and the arts.