Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson is a leading civil rights attorney and advocate with 15 years of experience dedicated to empowering individuals with knowledge of their fundamental protections. As a Senior Counsel at the Justice & Equity Alliance, she specializes in constitutional rights pertaining to interactions with law enforcement, particularly the Fourth and Fifth Amendments. Johnson earned her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law, where she focused on public interest law and civil liberties. Her professional philosophy centers on preventative legal education, believing that an informed citizenry is the strongest defense against rights violations. She previously served as a staff attorney for the Community Legal Defense Fund, where she spearheaded several successful initiatives for transparency in policing. Her work focuses on demystifying complex legal statutes, ensuring everyday citizens understand their rights during stops, searches, and arrests. Johnson is the author of "The Citizen's Guide to Police Encounters," a widely acclaimed resource for community groups nationwide. Readers can expect her articles to provide clear, actionable insights into their legal protections, presented without jargon, and grounded in practical scenarios