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Emily Meltzer
October 20, 2021

Meet Our Board Chair: Lily Clifton

Emily Meltzer
October 20, 2021

Board Chair, Lily Clifton, was first introduced to LCYC in 2014. She officially joined the LCYC board in May of 2017.

Candice Dundy
September 16, 2021

Invisible & Inaccessible: Young People's Perceptions of Civil Legal Aid

Candice Dundy
September 16, 2021

For the last two years, LCYC staff attorney Candice Dundy carried out a project to hear from young people of color ways to improve their awareness of, access to, and experiences with civil legal aid. The written report of the youth's perceptions and recommendations is now available!

Jovon Vaughn
August 17, 2021

The Growing Impact of the Youth Engagement Team

Jovon Vaughn
August 17, 2021

The Youth Engagement Team (YET) is a program focused on supporting young people between the ages of 12-17 in King County who are experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness. This blog post highlights the latest in-depth evaluation of the program.

Emily Meltzer
July 28, 2021

One Year In: Reflections from Sarah Zimmerman

Emily Meltzer
July 28, 2021

LCYC Attorney Sarah Zimmerman reflects on the last year and her experience working for LCYC.

Erin Shea McCann
July 24, 2021

2021 Systemic Advocacy Updates!

Erin Shea McCann
July 24, 2021

After 105 consecutive days, the 2021 legislative session ended on April 25, 2021. It was a landmark session in many ways, for both its process (first-ever virtual session!) and its substance.

Emily Meltzer
July 21, 2021

LCYC Pro Bono Manager Lu Jiang Talks About New Pro Bono Program

Emily Meltzer
July 21, 2021

A sit down with Lu Jiang, LCYC’s new Pro Bono Manager, who shared her insights and hopes for LCYC’s volunteer lawyering program.

Emily Meltzer
July 13, 2021

An Interview with VLAW Attorneys

Emily Meltzer
July 13, 2021

LCYC’s new Virtual Lawyering Program was introduced when it first began in April through a blog post. This article provides additional insights and updates from the staff attorneys expanding legal services for young people through this program!

Emily Meltzer
July 9, 2021

Alex Narvaez, Shriver Center’s Racial Justice Institute Fellow

Emily Meltzer
July 9, 2021

LCYC Staff Attorney Alex Narvaez was selected as one of 47 fellows from across the country to join the Shriver Center’s Racial Justice Institute!

Jovon Vaughn
June 16, 2021

Thoughts from a Unicorn

Jovon Vaughn
June 16, 2021

This month's blog post is an introduction and personal reflection from LCYC's Office & Legal Assistant (aka the Unicorn), Jovon Vaughn.

Candice Dundy
May 17, 2021

LCYC Internships and Externships

Candice Dundy
May 17, 2021

Interns are incredible assets to any organization lucky enough to have them.

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