About the Robert H. Jackson Center

Our goal is to advance Justice Robert H. Jackson's legacy through education, including live presentations, exhibits, available media, research, and scholarship. These efforts demonstrate the relevance and applicability of Justice Jackson’s ideas to present and future generations. Particular emphasis is placed on educating youth on critical justice issues and the rule of law. Our efforts are based on Jackson’s views on international law, constitutional law, and human and civil rights.
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History of Robert H. Jackson

Robert H. Jackson was the U.S. Supreme Court Justice and Chief U.S. Prosecutor at Nuremberg. Jackson came from a humble background, was largely self-taught, and never ran for political office, yet he became one of the greatest statesmen of the 20th century.

United States Solicitor General (1938-1940)
After leaving the private practice of law to work as part of the Roosevelt administration, Jackson was appointed Solicitor General on March 4, 1938.
United States Attorney General (1940-1941)
On January 18, 1940, President Roosevelt appointed Jackson Attorney General of the United States.
Associate Justice, United States Supreme Court (1941-1954)
Jackson joined the U.S. Supreme Court on July 11, 1941, filling the seat left vacant by Justice Harlan Fiske Stone’s elevation to Chief Justice.
Chief United States Prosecutor, Nuremberg Trial (1945-1946)
On May 2, 1945, President Truman appointed Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson as Chief Prosecutor for the United States in the proposed trials of Nazi war criminals. He had free reign to choose his own staff and to design and implement the trials.

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

The Robert H. Jackson Center is a forum for education on and discussion of law and justice issues, as guided by the life and work of Robert H. Jackson.

Our Vision

To be the preeminent, enduring source of knowledge on the life and guiding principles of Robert H. Jackson.

Meet The Team

Our dedicated team members are the driving force behind advancing the Center’s mission.

Staff

David Niles

dniles@roberthjackson.org
Director of Development
David is responsible for planning and directing the Center’s fundraising, including the Center’s Annual Fund, major... Read More

Elizabeth Hosier

ehosier@roberthjackson.org
Director of Programs
Elizabeth Hosier, as the Center's inaugural Director of Programs, is responsible for designing and curating educational... Read More
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Kristan McMahon

kmcmahon@roberthjackson.org
President
Kristan McMahon has served as President of the Robert H. Jackson Center since April 2019. McMahon... Read More

Sheryl "Sherry" Schutter

sschutter@roberthjackson.org
Office Manager
Sherry is a Jamestown native, who spent a long stretch in New England. She is excited... Read More

Kenny Macdonald

Communications Support
Kenny Macdonald grew up on the Gulf Coast of Texas and has a background as a... Read More

Board

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Julia Craighill

Immediate Past Chair
President, Ensight Consulting

Nancy Bargar

Director
Fmr Chautauqua County Legislator

Matt Ewalt

Director
Senior Director of Live Events and Journalism, Texas Tribune

Phillip Nalbone

Chair
Vice President of Corporate Development and Investor Relations, Imperative Care

Marney Cheek

Director
Partner, Covington & Burling LLP
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Sam Morgante

Vice Chair
Consultant Government Relations Advisory Services
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Andrew Neyman, CPA

Treasurer
Partner, Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner

Lana Benatovitch

Director
Former President, National Federation for Just Communities of Western New York
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Katherine Burgeson

Secretary
Former Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ingevity Corporation
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Charles H. Gustafson

Director
Professor Emeritus Georgetown Law

Michael E. Hill

Director
President, Randolph-Macon College

Kristin Lee Yaw

Director
Partner at Hall & Lee Yaw, LLP
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Christopher T. Olsen, Esq.

Director
Partner Olsen & Brueggemann, APC

Shannon Rozner

Director
Financial Consultant

Donald Wertman

Director
Retired COO Seedway, LLC

Founders

Carl Cappa

Carl Cappa

Co-Founder
In Memoriam
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Gregory L. Peterson, Esq.

Co-Founder, Former Director
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Elizabeth Lenna

Co-Founder, Former Director
In Memoriam

Our Corporate Sponsors

The Robert H. Jackson Center is proud to be supported by a dedicated group of corporate sponsors who share our commitment to justice and education. Their generous contributions enable us to offer enriching programs, maintain our exhibits, and advance our mission. We are grateful for their partnership and unwavering support, which plays a crucial role in preserving the legacy of Robert H. Jackson. Thank you to our sponsors for helping us make a lasting impact.

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