John L. Burris, a renowned civil rights attorney with over forty years of experience, is celebrated for his significant impact on police litigation and advocacy for civil  rights. His career, highlighted in a 2025 documentary, Godfather of Police Litigation and his book "Blue vs. Black: Let’s End the Conflict between Police and Minorities," has earned him widespread recognition, including multiple prestigious honors in 2025 such as Lawyers of Distinction, National Bar Association Centennial Lawyers of Distinction, and