Josh Spickler is the Executive Director of Just City in Memphis, Tennessee. Just City was formed in 2015 in response to the challenges facing the Shelby County Public Defender's Office and its clients. Josh worked for the Shelby County PDO from 2010 until recently after spending several years in private criminal and insurance defense practices. In both roles, Josh has helped build connections with community partners in Memphis and regularly presents to civic organizations. He also works with local and national media to communicate stories about indigent defense. Josh has also served on the office’s Special Litigation Team, which administers the Jericho Project, a nationally-recognized jail diversion program for people with serious and persistent mental illness and substance abuse issues. Josh graduated from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis in 2000. Keep up with Just City and justice issues on Twitter at @JustCity901 and at facebook.com/JustCity901. To see pictures of Josh’s kids, check out @joshspickler.