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Brian Lewinstein Lives On Through His Equal Justice America Fellowship
Even in his youth, it was readily apparent that Brian Lewinstein was an extraordinary young man destined to have a profound impact in the world.
Welcome Anesa Kajtazovic, to our EJA team!
We are excited to announce Anesa Kajtazovic has joined our team as the Director of Development and Marketing. Anesa joins EJA with a myriad of leadership experience in nonprofits, governmental affairs, management, and public relations.
EJA Launches Kelly Hii’s ‘Dream Career’ as Attorney Fighting for Immigrants’ Rights
Thanks to Equal Justice America, I landed my dream career right out of law school. In 2018, as I was finishing my third year at Georgetown, I was awarded a generous two-year fellowship to work with Ayuda’s Immigration Legal team.
EJA Fellow Saves Vietnam Vet from Homelessness
(Pictured) Kristin Hendriksen, Northwestern Law (JD 2020) EJA Veterans’ Rights Fellow, Legal Aid Chicago
Upon returning from the Vietnam War, many veterans confronted Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, hostility toward service members who’d served in the war, and challenges adjusting to civilian life.
2nd Brian Lewinstein Fellow Chosen
Racism, inequality, and criminalization place youth of color at an enormous disadvantage. By connecting youth to resources and coalitions, I hope to lead systemic reform that empowers system-involved youth to speak truth to power and be their own advocates. More than ever, youth of color need allies with legal expertise. I am immensely grateful to Equal Justice for giving me the opportunity to be that ally and help forge a community where youth of color can feel safe to walk, drive, and most importantly, thrive.
EJA Awards two-year $130,000 Immigration Fellowship to Julia Rigal at Ayuda!
Thank you to Equal Justice America for the opportunity to begin my legal career providing trauma-informed immigration services through a fellowship at Ayuda. Lack of access to legal representation remains one of the greatest barriers to acquiring immigration status for too many people in the United States. EJA’s Legal Service Fellowship with Ayuda will increase access to quality representation for low-income immigrants in the DC area.
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