Day in the Life Stories

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.

Khadine De Paiva is working to protect the homes of New Yorkers. As a staff attorney in our Foreclosure Prevention Project, she advocates for homeowners and helps them stay in their houses, all while building a stronger community.

As a staff attorney in our Homeless Rights Project, Kathryn represents clients as they seek shelter and advocates for better housing solutions. Kathryn is making a difference for those experiencing homelessness.

Lisa Brown gives our staff the tools they need to defend our clients. As a Digital Forensics Analyst, she works on cases involving electronic devices, acquiring information from cellphones, computers, and even surveillance cameras.

Elizabeth Rodriguez is keeping her community strong. As a Paralegal in our Juvenile Rights Practice's Bronx office, she supports our attorneys and gives a voice to the children we serve.

Tim Rountree has dedicated his professional life to The Legal Aid Society. After more than three decades working within our Criminal Defense Practice, he now oversees all of the CDP staff at our Queens office, managing a large professional staff of attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and support staff.

Elizabeth (Liz) Rieser-Murphy leads our recently launched in-house federal immigrant youth litigation team. She represents unaccompanied children, like her clients Juan and his sister, who fled their home country in the Northern Triangle after years of horrific abuse at the hands of their parents.

Erika Hanson is keeping New Yorkers healthy and safe. As a staff attorney in our Civil Practice’s Health Law Unit, Erika represents clients and helps them access health care coverage and essential medical services.

Katherine Kim is a New York Immigrant Family Unity Project (NYIFUP) attorney in our Immigration Law Unit. She recently won protection in the United States for her client, Mr. R.

Immigration attorney Carina Patritti recently won an incredible asylum victory for her young clients, brothers E and R.