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Day in the Life Stories

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Giving Children a Voice in the Juvenile Rights Practice

Demetra Frazier has been an unrelenting advocate for New York City’s youth since 1995.
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Connecting 31K+ New Yorkers to the Right Help Over the Phone

Charlie Scheel, Director of Helplines in the Civil Practice, is on the front lines of a massive intake system at The Legal Aid Society.
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Securing Dental Coverage for Millions in the Civil Law Reform Unit

Belkys Garcia handles cases that seek to expand low-income New Yorkers’ access to health care.
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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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