The Exoneration of Alfred Dewayne Brown: A Conversation with Brian Stolarz and Alfred Dewayne Brown

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Brian Stolarz was the habeas corpus attorney for Alfred Dewayne Brown, the 13th Exoneree from Texas’ death row and the 154th death row Exoneree nationally. Dewayne’s case is featured in Episode 8 of The Innocence Files on Netflix, which premiered in the Top 10 as well as in Brian’s book, Grace and Justice on Death Row, which premiered on the Washington Post best-sellers list.

Brian has received numerous awards for his pro bono service and dedication to social justice, and is currently a partner at Fox Rothschild LLP in Washington, D.C. in its white-collar criminal defense and regulatory compliance group.

Brian’s presentation discusses Dewayne’s conviction and exoneration, the systemic issues plaguing our criminal justice system, and the need for reform. The presentation also discusses the importance of pro bono work and community engagement. Brian was the keynote speaker at the Virginia State Bar Annual Meeting, and the featured speaker at colleges, law schools, law firms, non-profit organizations and corporations across the country.