Through the Foundation’s Justice for All Fellows program, law school graduates with a passion for public service address urgent legal problems facing Ohioans. Fellows provide a full range of legal services to low-income Ohioans throughout the state, providing fairness and access in the justice system and ensuring justice for all.
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2021 Fellows
Nicole Cote
Justice for All Fellow (2021-2023)
Host: Advocating Opportunity
The University of Toledo College of Law
As a Justice for All Fellow at Advocating Opportunity, Nicole provides direct civil legal services and protections to individuals engaged in voluntary sex work. Read more about Nicole.
“If we can get out front and debunk some of those myths and misconceptions and demonstrate that there are effective alternatives to direct criminalization, hopefully, that will create a positive collateral effect on sex workers and help them feel safer.”
Russell Hauser
Justice for All Fellow (2021-2023)
Host: The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
As a Justice for All Fellow at The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Russell mitigates the effects of the school-to-prison pipeline by providing educational advocacy for vulnerable youth who are both inside and outside of the juvenile justice system. Read more about Russell.
“A lot of kids don’t even realize the disadvantages they have, but I’m hoping through my advocacy to push things in the right direction.”
Stacy Purcell
Justice for All Fellow (2021-2023)
Host: The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati
Notre Dame Law School
As a Justice for All Fellow at the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati, Stacy provides legal services and policy advocacy on behalf of low-income homeowners to preserve generational wealth and promote stability in predominately Black neighborhoods. Read more about Stacy.
“[I] want to make sure that current homeowners aren’t displaced and that long-time residents have an opportunity to become homeowners themselves.”
Victoria Hamilton
Justice for All Fellow (2021-2023)
Host: Catholic Charities Corporation
Cleveland Marshall School of Law
As a Justice for All Fellow at Catholic Charities Corporation, Victoria protects the rights of vulnerable, unpresented asylum seekers in removal proceedings and improves outcomes for detained immigrants. Read more about Victoria
“We’re looking at working with attorneys, interpreters, and the clients themselves, so it’s an interesting opportunity to get a lot of people involved to help a group that needs assistance that might not otherwise get it.”
2020 Fellows
Caitlyn McDaniel
Justice for All Fellow (2020-2022)
Host: Southeastern Ohio Legal Services
American University Washington College of Law
As a Justice for All Fellow at Southeastern Ohio Legal Services, Caitlyn helps increase access to justice for low-income families facing eviction in southeastern Ohio. Read more about Caitlyn.
“Client-centered lawyering empowers our clients to make decisions and to feel like this is something they’ll be able to survive because it’s a very overwhelming situation they find themselves in.”
Julia Lauritzen
Justice for All Fellow (2020-2022)
Host: The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
As a Justice for All Fellow at The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Julia is embedded with the Cuyahoga County Public Defender’s misdemeanor docket to provide civil legal support to individuals who are involved with the criminal justice system. Read more about Julia.
“I think I’ve always felt drawn to the public service arena, specifically working with low-income individuals and families. There’s so much need and a lot to do, so I find the work to be rewarding.”
Rachel Barr
Justice for All Fellow (2020-2022)
Host: The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati
University of Michigan Law School
As a Justice for All Fellow at the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati, Rachel advocates for the rights of children with behavioral health issues through Child HeLp, the medical legal partnership between legal aid and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Read more about Rachel.
“One of my overall goals is to help keep kids in school and make sure they have the resources they need to succeed.”
Rebekah Tefft
Justice for All Fellow (2020-2022)
Host: The Legal Aid Society of Columbus
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
As a Justice for All Fellow at The Legal Aid Society of Columbus, Rebekah provides comprehensive services to women facing short and long-term consequences from housing instability and domestic abuse. Read more about Rebekah.
“I think the unique part of legal aid is that you can be holistic and work in multiple areas of the law that overlap with each other. I’ve always wanted to be a public interest attorney and working at legal aid has been an amazing experience.”