JESSI RIZER

Jessi Rizer is an attorney for Tolman Group and serves as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army Reserve. She is a legal and policy professional with a background in criminal law, military justice, administrative law, and justice reform. As a Judge Advocate, she has practiced military justice, handling criminal matters and developing experience in advocacy, case analysis, and legal writing. She also supports administrative investigations and adjudicative boards within the military, serving in roles comparable to both a prosecutor and a neutral legal advisor, including ruling on evidentiary and procedural issues. In addition, she provides legal assistance to servicemembers and their families on a broad range of legal matters.

Jessi also serves as the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of the ARrow Center for Justice Reform, an international nonprofit dedicated to advancing dignity and effectiveness within correctional systems through research and program development. She also leads the organization’s veteran-focused initiatives, advising policymakers and institutional leaders on policy development affecting justice-involved veterans and engaging in advocacy efforts, including mobilizing veteran mentors to support individuals during incarceration and reentry.

Georgetown University Law Center, J.D.

West Virginia University, B.S.