Reggie Shuford facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Reginald Shuford
Education	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill BA University of North Carolina School of Law JD
Occupation	Executive Director
Organization	North Carolina Justice Center

Reginald "Reggie" T. Shuford is a North Carolina–based lawyer. He is currently the executive director of the North Carolina Justice Center.

Reggie Shuford's Early Life and Education

Reggie Shuford grew up in public housing in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was the third of five children in his family.

How Reggie Shuford Started His Education

Shuford earned excellent grades at New Hanover High School. This led to him receiving a scholarship. The scholarship allowed him to attend Cape Fear Academy.

He was the first black student to graduate from Cape Fear Academy in 1984. Shuford has shared that unfair treatment he experienced early in his education inspired him. It made him want to become a lawyer.

Reggie Shuford's College and Law School Years

Shuford continued his education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He then attended the University of North Carolina School of Law. There, he earned his law degree (JD). He was also chosen as the president of his law class.

Reggie Shuford's Career as a Lawyer

Throughout his career, Reggie Shuford has focused on social justice and civil rights. This means he works to make sure everyone is treated fairly and has equal opportunities.

Working with Justice Henry Frye

After finishing law school, Shuford worked for Henry Frye. Justice Frye was the first black chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court. Shuford sees Justice Frye as a role model in the legal field. He says Justice Frye helped him become a better writer.

Reggie Shuford's Work at the ACLU

From 1995 to 2010, Shuford was a staff attorney for the ACLU. The ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) is a group that works to protect people's rights. He worked specifically on their racial justice program.

In 2011, Shuford became the executive director of the Pennsylvania ACLU. He led efforts to protect voting rights and support marriage equality. These efforts helped overturn laws that were seen as unfair.

Shuford also worked to address concerns about police actions. He was involved in programs like the New Jersey Safe Stop program. This program aims to improve interactions between police and the public.

In 2019, Shuford was part of a lawsuit. This case challenged the bail system in Pennsylvania.

Leading the North Carolina Justice Center

In 2023, Reggie Shuford returned to North Carolina. He was named the executive director of the North Carolina Justice Center. This organization is based in Raleigh. It works to create fair policies and advocate for people's rights.

Awards and Recognition for Reggie Shuford

Reggie Shuford has received several important awards for his work.

• Living Legal Legend Award: In 2016, he received this award from Pennsylvania State University Law's Black Law Students Association. This award honors people who strongly fight for justice and diversity.
• Wasserstein Fellow: From 2009 to 2010, Shuford was a Wasserstein Fellow at Harvard Law School. This is a special program for legal professionals.

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  Reggie Shuford's yearbook photo from 1984.