Bacardi Jackson

Bacardi Jackson is the Interim Deputy Legal Director of Children’s Rights at the Southern Poverty Law Center. Bacardi has also worked as an Associate at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, King & Spalding LLP, and the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR). Jackson began their career as a Legal Intern at the Southern Poverty Law Center in 1996 and later became a Summer Associate. Bacardi then went on to work as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Janet C. Hall at the U.S. District Court in District of Connecticut.

Bacardi Jackson attended Memphis Central High School, where they earned a diploma. Bacardi then went on to study at Stanford University, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts. Finally, they attended Yale Law School, where they earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence.

Bacardi Jackson works with Scott McCoy - Interim Deputy Legal Director, LGBTQ Rights & Special Litigation, Natalie Kelly - Legal Management Director, and Sybil Hadley - General Counsel. Bacardi Jackson reports to Melvina Ford, Interim Chief Legal Officer.