Gabriel Kilwein, sUMMER fELLOW
Gabriel Kilwein (he/him) is a rising 3L at the University of Washington School of Law and a Legal Fellow with LCYC, supporting the Youth Homelessness Program in King County. Through his experience with LCYC, he hopes to deepen his understanding of the legal tools available to uplift young people facing systemic barriers through direct legal representation and advocacy.
Before law school, Gabriel worked as an educator supporting young people in their academic, social, and emotional development. This experience exposed him to the critical need for equitable access to resources and how disparities in access can have long-lasting effects on families and youth. As a former educator who built long-standing connections in underserved communities, he brings those relational skills and his passion for youth empowerment into his legal practice.
Gabriel previously interned at the Washington Attorney General’s Office in the Social and Health Services division, where he worked on cases directly impacting the lives of vulnerable children and families and gained vital experience with dependency law. Outside of his legal work, Gabriel enjoys reading, exploring Seattle's many parks, and playing video games.