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Jonathan Lowy is the President & Founder of Global Action on Gun Violence, the only nonprofit working with countries and people around the world to stop the global harm from guns by using litigation and human rights. Mr. Lowy has been bringing, litigating, and winning trailblazing, impactful lawsuits, and advocating for gun violence prevention for over 25 years. He has litigated in trial and appellate courts in over 40 states, helped win over $100 million in verdicts and settlements for victims of gun violence, created groundbreaking precedent that holds gun companies accountable for their contribution to gun violence, reformed dangerous gun industry practices, and shut down reckless gun dealers. He has published numerous articles on gun issues, including “The Right Not To Be Shot,” and appears frequently on television and other media. He has been named one of the 500 leading lawyers in America for over 10 years by Lawdragon magazine. He is a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Virginia School of Law.