Examining executive clemency | Nicholas Brown | TEDxMonroeCorrectionalComplex 2014

Nick Brown speaks to how our country has historically viewed clemency and pardons and presents thoughts about how we can move forward with a new approach. Nick is a graduate of Harvard Law School, an army veteran and is currently the principal legal advisor to the Governor of Washington state, Jay Inslee. He advises the Governor and his senior staff on an array of legal matters. His primary responsibilities include: Managing the Governor's judicial appointment process; advising the Governor on clemency and parole decisions; providing policy and political guidance, reviewing legislation; and serving as the lead ethics advisor.