Justice Requires Hard Work
Justice Requires Hard Work
Testimonials From Our Legal Aid Partners (View All)
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Dilley Pro Bono ProjectBrianna Rennix
"Thank you, Equal Justice America for enabling us to provide additional and much-needed legal support to mothers and children seeking asylum." -
Legal Aid ChicagoDennericka Brooks
"We are excited that Equal Justice America has afforded us an opportunity to expand our housing work with our new EJA Fellow Kristin Hendriksen." -
East Bay Community Law CenterFrank Martin
"We are deeply proud to honor [Brian's] legacy and his indescribable spirit with this momentous Fellowship... We will continue to dismantle unjust systems and provide young people crucial legal and social support." -
Legal Aid ChicagoHugh “Trey” Daly
"We are thrilled to have Kristin Hendriksen, our new EJA Fellow, coming on board to help us meet the legal needs of our veterans!" -
Neighborhood Legal Services ProgramJanice Johnson Hunter
"We are thrilled to have an EJA Fellow join NLSP’s Economic Security team to focus on the disability needs of DC residents who are Veterans and to support our commitment to expand our outreach." -
East Bay Community Law CenterJay Kim
"EBCLC is honored to be entrusted by EJA and the Lewinstein family to continue the work Brian was so deeply passionate about: justice for young people targeted by the criminal justice system." -
The Brennan Center for JusticeJohn F. Kowal
"The Brennan Center for Justice is proud to welcome Sara Carter - its first Equal Justice America Fellow at this critical moment for our democracy. We are delighted to be launching this new partnership." -
AyudaJoshua Doherty
"EJA is helping ensure that we close the access-to-justice gap, provide much-needed legal representation, and foster a passion for public service that will carry through the fellow’s career." -
Texas Rio Grande Legal AidJulia R. Rodriguez
"The work being done by TRLA staff at Dilley is some of the most important – and most successful – work being done on behalf of immigrants at detention centers... We are excited to welcome Melissa Peña to the team to expand this vital work." -
Neighborhood Legal Services ProgramKaren A. Newton Cole
"We look forward to working with Equal Justice America on a two-year fellowship to expand services for veterans while providing an opportunity for a recent law graduate to follow their passion and join us in the fight for equal justice." -
AyudaKatharine Clark
"We know that Julia will immediately expand our capacity to serve low-income immigrants in the DC area, and we cannot wait to work alongside her to continue serving our clients who need representation now as much as (if not more than) ever." -
Legal Aid ChicagoLauren Dana
"I am so grateful to Equal Justice America for providing me with the opportunity to launch my career as an immigration attorney at Legal Aid Chicago. We look forward to welcoming a new EJA Fellow..." -
AyudaLaurie Ball Cooper
"With EJA’s support, we are able to provide critical representation to so many low-income immigrants whom we could not otherwise serve... Now, more than ever, Ayuda is grateful for EJA’s support." -
DC Immigration at AyudaPaula Fitzgerald
"Ayuda is extremely grateful to Equal Justice America for sponsoring Julia Rigal to serve as a Fellow at Ayuda. Julia’s fellowship and the experience she already brings to the role will expand our capacity to serve low-income immigrants in the DC area." -
Texas Rio Grande Legal AidRobert Doggett
"Now, more than ever before, we need additional capacity in Dilley to ensure every immigrant family receives the legal assistance they deserve. We are grateful to Equal Justice America for providing the opportunity to add a dedicated legal fellow." -
Neighborhood Legal Services Program - Washington, DCSakinda Skinner
"We are grateful for EJA’s partnership and are excited to have a new fellow join us in this important commitment. This two-year fellowship will help to expand our work with homeless and low-income veterans facing legal issues." -
The Brennan Center for JusticeSean Morales-Doyle
"We are grateful to EJA for this opportunity to expand our dynamic team of legal and policy experts fighting for free and fair elections." -
East Bay Community Law CenterSeema Patel
"For years, Equal Justice America (EJA) has been at the forefront of supporting emerging lawyers in their public interest careers. For us at the East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC)." -
Dilley Pro Bono ProjectShalyn Fluharty
"Thanks to the support of Equal Justice America, these families will have access to a legal fellow who will stand by their side to fight for their safety, freedom, and family unity." -
Neighborhood Legal Services Program - Washington, DCVicki King Taitano
"We are honored to partner with EJA to protect the interests of those who volunteered to serve our country, and look forward to working with and mentoring the EJA fellow." -
The Brennan Center for JusticeWendy R. Weiser
"The Brennan Center’s Democracy Program works to ensure that all Americans have an equal voice in our elections... We are thrilled to have EJA’s support to help us advance this mission over the coming years." -
East Bay Community Law CenterZoë Polk
"We are so grateful to Equal Justice America for their investment in the Brian Lewinstein Youth Justice Fellowship. This program enables critical work to be advanced and leads to impacts being felt at the community level."
EJA's Legal Aid Partners
EJA's Legal Aid Partners
Testimonials From Our Law Student Fellows (View All)
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Diana Arroyo
"Working for an organization like Legal Aid Chicago that serves primarily low-income clients would not be possible if it wasn’t for the funding from organizations like Equal Justice America." -
James Naughton
"I wanted to thank you and your team for your hard work and support this summer. It was an honor to be selected as an Equal Justice America fellow and to serve people with disabilities this summer at Equip for Equality. " -
Elizabeth Alva-Rajakumar
"Listening to the stories of the trauma they endured in their home countries and seeing the heartbreaking images on the news constantly reminds me of how necessary it is for everyone to be an advocate for immigrant communities." -
Amanda Gobus
"I am honored to be an EJA fellow... Being chosen as a fellow meant more than just provision of financial means; it meant I had a duty to the donors, those at EJA who reviewed my initial application, and to the clients I served." -
Megan Robson
"As an EJA Fellow at LSSCM, I was able to affirm my commitment to public service. After this summer, I am sure that I have found where I fit in and the field in which I am destined to work." -
Crystal Johnson
"My summer internship with the Legal Aid Society was an amazing experience... I was able to advocate on behalf of clients regarding divorce proceedings, orders of protection, and supervised visitation." -
Alexandra O’Hehir
"I am dedicating my summer to helping those in need. My work at the clinic is focused on housing issues, which as a result of COVID, are about to be one of the main issues people need addressed." -
Carson Denny
"As a result of my amazing summer experience, I decided to apply to join the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau full time during the next two years. I was fortunate enough to be accepted and this is now shaping my legal curriculum experience." -
Sricharitha Mullaguru
"Thank you for providing me with this funding and allowing me to do the exact kind of work I plan to do when I graduate from law school. My experience at Greater Boston Legal Services was incredibly educational, motivating, and validating of my career plans" -
Zoe Russell
"What is being a lawyer? Is it writing briefs, doing legal research? Is it litigating, and fighting in court? Screaming (respectfully) “I object!” Sure. But it’s also advocating for those that need it most, in whatever way you can, even if it’s unconventional." -
Victoria Sexton
"Thank you and everyone at Equal Justice America (EJA) for your support this summer. My EJA fellowship allowed me the opportunity to fulfill my dreams and obtain and create new career goals." -
Rose Hayden
"The summer I spent at Kids in Need of Defense was one of the best experiences I have ever had... KIND has taught me so much about how to effectively work toward promoting the inherent worth and dignity of vulnerable immigrant children seeking protection." -
Olivia Kappers
"I am extremely thankful to have had the opportunity to intern at Legal Aid Chicago this summer with the assistance provided by Equal Justice America. This experience has strengthened my commitment to family law and juvenile justice..." -
Colin Bednarski
"While the legal system is incredibly daunting and discouraging, the chance to give clients access to justice has inspired me and is a welcome reminder of why I wanted to go to law school." -
Bridget Flynn
"My summer working as an Equal Justice America Fellow was an amazing experience... In that position, I got to see how a dedicated nonprofit legal organization serves the indigent and disabled of its community." -
Martin Stainthorp
"I am feeling extremely excited and proud to be spending the summer with Legal Aid Chicago working to protect the rights of immigrant workers and their families. Thanks to Equal Justice America for supporting my work this summer." -
Britta Momanyi
"This fellowship has enabled me to work alongside attorneys who contribute to equal justice for all every day by helping clients escape eviction, obtain domestic violence orders of protection, and access veteran benefits..." -
Rachel Russell
"I hope that Equal Justice America is able to continue its vital mission of providing public interest-minded law students with the funding they often lack – both for the law students... and for the communities that your fellowships so nobly serve." -
Victor Gibson
"[EJA] allows some of the brightest law students opportunities to remain financially afloat while passionately assisting others who are in great need of legal assistance. " -
Victoria Broderick
"I am helping clients protect their rights as tenants as they face unparalleled difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to help low-income families remain in safe and affordable housing." -
Troy Adenkan
"I am proud to be an EJA fellow, and hope donors continue to support this wonderful program so that future aspiring attorneys can take advantage of the public service opportunities available to them." -
Lou Metsu
"Without EJA I would not have been afforded such an opportunity to move to Texas for the summer and serve these individuals who so desperately need our help. Thank you for the extraordinary opportunity and eye-opening experience."
Other Exciting EJA Programs
Brian Lewinstein (1995-2018)
Other Exciting EJA Programs
Brian Lewinstein (1995-2018)
