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Demanding Respect and Dignity in ICE Custody in the Immigration Law Unit
Marion Koshy, a social worker with the Immigration Law Unit, advocates for clients who have been detained by ICE.
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Navigating the Complex and the Arbitrary in the Immigration Law Unit
Stacy Lam's work on behalf of her clients facing removal proceedings requires an astute knowledge of both federal and state laws.
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Helping Rebuild Clients’ Lives in the Criminal Defense Practice
Lisa Chan is a social worker who helps her clients overcome their struggles with abuse while navigating their legal issues.
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Reuniting Families in the Juvenile Rights Practice
Martha Arellano, a forensic social worker, collaborates with attorneys, paralegals, and investigators to advocate for the best outcome for her clients in a system that often does not protect them.
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Restoring Clients’ Humanity in the Parole Revocation Defense Unit
Marissa Kubicki, a forensic social worker, knows the harm incarceration can bring from her time working on Rikers Island.
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Advocating for Treatment, Not Jail in the Criminal Defense Practice
Afeisha Julien, a Forensic Social Worker, works to ensure clients with a mental health diagnosis or other disability receive treatment and support as an alternative to incarceration.
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Preventing Evictions in the Citywide Housing Justice Practice
Munonyedi “Mun” Clifford and her team are fighting to ensure low-income New Yorkers have a voice in housing court.
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Serving Children Holistically in the Juvenile Rights Practice
Maria Kaidas, a social worker, and Sirica McIntosh, an attorney, work in tandem for the best possible outcomes for their young clients.
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Supporting Small Businesses in the Community Development Project
Rolando Gonzalez and his team give clients tools to improve their standard of living and support their families.
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Advocating for Vulnerable Youth in the Immigration Law Unit
Liz Rieser-Murphy is unwavering in her dedication to representing young people coming to the United States in search of a better life.
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