Judge Victoria Pratt
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- Internationally Recognized Expert in Criminal Justice Reform
- Executive Director, Odyssey Impact
- Former Chief Judge, Newark Municipal Court and Former Professor, Rutgers Law School
- Author of 'The Power of Dignity: How Transforming Justice Can Heal Our Communities'
- LinkedIn TransformHER
- Virtua Health
- Prudential Financial
- Attorney's Information Exchange Group
- National Association of Court Managers
- Metro Women’s Leadership Summit
- Washington D.C.’s Division of Youth and Rehabilitation Services Graduation
- Colorado Collaborative Justice Conference
- Catholic University’s Rule of Law Lecture Series
- USAID New Justice Program, Kyiv, Ukraine
"Her powerful delivery, peppered with humor, left us hanging on her every word. I had so much positive feedback about her presentation. We could not have asked for a better outcome."
-Christine Palms, Vice President, Transplant Service Line, Virtua Health"Judge Pratt does not disappoint. She is a dynamic speaker with a passionate message that applies universally. Her words made the audience members reflect long after her presentation. I highly recommend her if you want your audience to be informed and inspired!"
-Kim Johnson, Assistant Deputy Controller/Lead VP of PGIM Tax at Prudential Financial"Judge Pratt does a masterful job of telling captivating stories and applying common sense diversity, equity, and inclusion principles that you can use at work and in your personal life. Her message is based upon her own real-life experiences and is spot on! I highly recommend Judge Pratt to any organization looking for a phenomenal speaker who can engage and educate their audience on the critical DEI topics of the day"
-President, Attorney's Information Group
Why What We Do Matters
In the halls of justice around the world, how can we ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect? A pioneering judge in New Jersey, JUDGE VICTORIA PRATT shares the principles of "procedural justice" - four simple, thoughtful steps that redefined the everyday business of her courtroom in Newark, changing lives along the way. During this talk, she takes you on a journey of changing the hearts and minds of those who work in and encounter the justice system. "When the court behaves differently, naturally people respond differently," Pratt says. "We want people to enter our halls of justice and know that justice will be served there." This respectful approach to justice, supported by data, which focuses on the interpersonal treatment the public receives throughout the process, ultimately improves the public’s trust in the justice system and increases compliance with the law.
Prioritizing Dignity and Respect in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
JUDGE VICTORIA PRATT's philosophy and approach in the courtroom in prioritizing dignity and respect is key to developing and supporting an effective DEI strategy that results in better recruitment and retention of employees. This presentation explores the principle of procedural justice and how its application can counter stereotypes, implicit and confirmation bias and improve decision-making.
Women’s Empowerment: Unleashing Your Gifts
In this riveting and motivational keynote, JUDGE VICTORIA PRATT unpacks what it means to unleash one’s gifts – to up-level ourselves, society, industry, and the world. As the daughter of a Dominican beautician and an African American garbage man, Judge Pratt learned to treat everyone she meets with dignity and respect – she shares how this gift has shaped the story of her life. Judge Pratt offers three lessons with actionable takeaways about dealing with criticism, responding to hearing ‘no’, and how to take action in the face of failure.
