Flagger Force partners with legal tech firm to clear criminal records

The short-term traffic control company is providing confidential record-clearance services to eligible employees through a partnership with Rasa Legal.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Flagger Force, a short-term traffic control company based in Central Pennsylvania, has announced a new partnership with Rasa Legal, a legal technology company, to provide confidential record-clearance services to eligible employees. The program will initially launch in Pennsylvania and then expand to other states where Flagger Force operates as Rasa grows its services.

Why it matters

This initiative highlights Flagger Force's commitment to fair-chance hiring and workforce development, as it aims to remove barriers and bias from its hiring practices and focus on candidates' capabilities instead of their past criminal records. The program also underscores the challenges faced by individuals with criminal records in finding employment and advancing their careers.

The details

Through the partnership, eligible Flagger Force employees with Pennsylvania criminal records will be able to access Rasa Legal's services to seal or expunge their records, enabling them to remove barriers to career advancement, wage growth, and long-term economic mobility. To qualify, employees must be employed for at least 30 days, complete designated safety training requirements, have good attendance, and strong performance reviews.

  • The program will launch in Pennsylvania and expand across Flagger Force's operational footprint as Rasa grows its services in other states.
  • Flagger Force is the first and only company in Pennsylvania so far to implement this type of program in collaboration with Rasa.

The players

Flagger Force

A short-term traffic control company based in Central Pennsylvania with operations across the eastern third of the United States.

Mike Doner

The President and CEO of Flagger Force, who is committed to building a workplace where opportunities are driven by ability and potential.

Rasa Legal

A legal technology company that works to make criminal record clearance simple and affordable.

Noella Sudbury

The Founder and CEO of Rasa Legal.

Michael P. Doner Family Fund

The fund that is financially supporting the program in partnership with Flagger Force.

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What they’re saying

“Since founding Flagger Force in 2002, I have been committed to building a workplace where opportunities are driven by ability and potential. By removing barriers and bias from our hiring practices and focusing on candidates' capabilities instead of their pasts, Flagger Force creates pathways for meaningful career growth.”

— Mike Doner, President and CEO, Flagger Force (cpbj.com)

“We are thrilled to have Flagger Force as our first Pennsylvania employer partner to offer our services as a benefit to all its employees. The success of fair-chance hiring hinges on leaders who see the immense value in our justice-impacted workforce. This decision shows their deep commitment to second chances and investment in a person's potential.”

— Noella Sudbury, Founder/CEO, Rasa Legal (cpbj.com)

“Since announcing this program internally, we have already seen strong interest from our employees, reinforcing the need for meaningful resources that help justice-involved individuals grow professionally and personally without the undue scrutiny they often face. We look forward to working alongside the entire Rasa team in Pennsylvania and beyond to raise critical awareness of the benefits of fair-chance hiring and to help create more inclusive employment opportunities across the communities we serve.”

— Mike Doner, President and CEO, Flagger Force (cpbj.com)

What’s next

As Rasa continues to expand its services to new states where Flagger Force operates, the company plans to grow the program and help more employees clear their records.

The takeaway

This partnership between Flagger Force and Rasa Legal demonstrates the potential for businesses to play a meaningful role in supporting second chances and creating more inclusive employment opportunities for individuals with criminal records, who often face significant barriers to career advancement and economic mobility.