Marshall Clement serves as the director of the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center, providing strategic leadership to advance the organization’s mission of strengthening public safety, improving justice systems, and supporting state and local leaders nationwide. For 20 years at the CSG Justice Center, Clement has played a key role in shaping many of the organization’s impactful initiatives. As director of the State Initiatives Division, he led an initiative to partner with policymakers in 27 states to develop data-driven policies that reduce corrections spending, lower recidivism, and enhance public safety. His expertise in criminal justice policy, data analysis, and bipartisan collaboration has helped inform policy and practice changes across the country.
Throughout his career, Clement has facilitated high-level policy discussions, worked closely with governors, legislators, and justice system leaders, and testified before legislative committees to drive evidence-based solutions. His commitment to trusted data, practical policy, and meaningful partnerships continues to guide the CSG Justice Center as it works to be the most trusted, useful, and impactful partner for state and local leaders working on advancing safety and justice. Clement holds a BA in public policy with honors from Brown University.
