Equal Justice Works Announces 2024-2026 National Advisory Committee Members

Equal Justice Works, the nation’s largest facilitator of opportunities in public interest law, today announced the newest members of its National Advisory Committee. 

Formed in 2003, the National Advisory Committee (NAC) is a diverse group of law students and law school professionals who serve as Equal Justice Works ambassadors within the law school and legal services communities. NAC members extend the reach of Equal Justice Works initiatives by providing leadership, feedback, and outreach assistance to support the organization’s mission to create opportunities for lawyers to transform their passion for public service into a lifelong commitment to equal justice. 

“We are looking forward to working with our new NAC members and welcoming them to the Committee,” said Aoife Delargy Lowe, the vice president of law school engagement and advocacy at Equal Justice Works. “These new members will use their experience and insights to ensure that Equal Justice Works continues to offer quality opportunities to students, broadcast our programming on campus, and raise awareness about how essential public interest law is to building equal access to justice” 

NAC members serve two-year staggered terms, and each year we welcome new members to replace those who have completed their terms of service. This year, the Committee welcomes five law students and three law school professionals. The newest members of the 2024-2026 National Advisory Committee include: 

Law Students: 

• Kayla Campbell, Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law
• Christina Velazquez, University of Miami School of Law
• Hannah Dean, Duquesne University School of Law
• Carschana Laporte, Michigan State University College of Law
• Kaila Wilkinson, University of Hawaii at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law   

“I applied to serve on the Equal Justice Works NAC because I am committed to making a difference by helping bridge the gap between a lack of healthcare resources and the legal policies that influence health outcomes, said Kayla Campbell, law student at Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law. “I am most looking forward to working with other likeminded individuals dedicated to social justice and seeing how we make an impact.” 

Law School Professionals: 

• Eunice Caussade-Garcia, Associate Instructor, Florida A&M University College of Law
• Lily Su, Director of Access to Justice Institute, Seattle University School of Law
• Erin Kelly, Assistant Director of Career Counseling, The George Washington University Law School 

“I have witnessed firsthand how Equal Justice Works Fellows have helped to transform the lives of community members in greatest need” said Lily Su, the director of the Access to Justice Institute and a Law Student Professional on the National Advisory Committee. “Like EJW, I believe that a community of lawyers committed to public service can fulfill our nation’s promise of equal justice for all, and I welcome the chance to share my insights and experience as a National Advisory Committee Member.” 

Equal Justice Works National Advisory Committee 

The NAC will host its annual meeting in August. At the meeting, members will discuss how to best increase knowledge and understanding of public interest law in their respective regions. 

For more information about the National Advisory Committee members and to see a current list of members, visit here.