JUST THE BEGINNING - A PIPELINE ORGANIZATION
233 South Wacker Suite 6600, Chicago, IL 60606 www.jtb.org

Total Revenue
$565,965
Total Expenses
$460,892
Net Assets
$84,174

Organizations Filed Purposes: Just the Beginning - A Pipeline Organization ("JTB-APO") is a multiracial, nonprofit organization comprised of lawyers, judges, and other citizens. It is dedicated to developing and nurturing interest in the law among young persons from various ethnic backgrounds underrepresented in the legal profession and supporting their continued advancement. JTB-APO's long-term goal is to increase racial diversity in the legal profession and on the bench.

Summer School Programs: The Summer Legal Institute and Middle School Law Camps serves a valuable resource for students with mock trial competitions, field trips and guest speakers.

Career Development Programs: The Externship Program fosters racial diversity among law clerks within the federal and state judiciary. The program encourages and supports the advancement of eligible law students who desire stronger legal research, writing, and analytical skills, all of which are necessary to compete for and succeed in judicial clerkships.

School Operations: The Schools Program is designed to encourage and prepare high school students of color to embark on legal careers.

Executives Listed on Filing

Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing

NameTitleHours Per WeekTotal Salary
Paula LucasExecutive Director40$69,244
Michaune TillmanBoard Member2$0
Jacquelyn StoneBoard Member2$0
Zaldwayneka ScottBoard Member2$0
Patrice SabachBoard Member2$0
Ernesto PalomoBoard Member2$0
Brett HartBoard Member2$0
Mark FlessnerBoard Member2$0
Earl BarnesBoard Member2$0
Sharon BarnerBoard Member2$0
D'Andrea AndersonBoard Member2$0
Sylvia SteinBoard Member2$0
Jeremy EpsteinTreasurer2$0
Eric BarnumSecretary2$0
Beatrice James-MooreVice President2$0
Patricia Holmes BrownPresident2$0

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