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Utilizing Our Expertise in the Criminal Defense Practice

Alaina Dartt is defending New Yorkers in need. She serves as a public defender for clients in a wide array of cases.

Defending Tenant Rights in the Housing Practice

As a staff attorney in our Housing Practice, Aissatou Barry defends tenants in housing court, working with them to prevent evictions, secure benefits, and connect them with the services they need.

Bringing Justice to the Innocent in the Wrongful Conviction Unit

Thomas McCall has seen the problematic side of suspect identification and conviction for years, starting with his career as a detective investigator for the NYPD.

Securing the Benefits Clients Need to Thrive in the Disability Advocacy Project

Aisha King is advocating for New Yorkers with disabilities. As a Paralegal case handler she helps clients navigate the social security system.

Standing Up for Children in the Juvenile Rights Practice

Shashwat Dave is serving his community. He gives a voice to children in need, defending their rights in the courtroom.

Lifting the Voices of Underserved Communities in the Criminal Defense Practice

As a supervising attorney in our Queens Criminal Defense Practice, Juliette-Noor Haji is empowering our staff as they fight for our clients.

Serving New York’s Most Vulnerable in the Juvenile Rights Practice

HyeJi Kim is building a better future for young New Yorkers. As a Staff Attorney in our Juvenile Rights Practice, she is an advocate for children in Brooklyn Family Court.

Building Stronger Communities in the Housing Help Program

Jeannine Cahill-Jackson is getting vulnerable New Yorkers back in their homes. She serves as the Supervising Attorney for two of our Bronx Courthouse-based initiatives: the Housing Help Program and the Assigned Counsel Project.

Challenging “Public Charge” in the Civil Practice Law Reform Unit

Maria Melchor is changing the legal landscape of New York City. As a Paralegal Case Handler in our Civil Law Reform Unit, she is part of a team that protects and expands the civil rights of vulnerable New Yorkers.

Tackling the Systemic Issues Faced by Young New Yorkers in the Special Litigation & Law Reform Unit

Christine Bella is pushing to make a better justice system for children in need. As a staff attorney in our Juvenile Rights Practice’s Special Litigation and Law Reform Unit (SLLRU), she is taking on the systemic issues that young New Yorkers are facing.