The Human Trafficking Legal Center

Congratulations Harriet Tubman Fellows! After a rigorous selection process, The Human Trafficking Legal Center is thrilled to announce the inaugural class of seven Harriet Tubman Fellows. In all, we received 84 excellent applications from #labortrafficking survivors in the US. Meet the Fellows: https://bit.ly/44prhll

Welcome back to the team, Ashlyn Phelps! Ashlyn just received her JD Fordham University School of Law & LLM Paris-Pantheon-Assas University. She joins us as a law clerk, supporting our strategic litigation & direct services programs. We are so happy to have her back! Read Ashlyn's bio: https://lnkd.in/eW_fTQym

Join us in congratulating Jenner & Block for being ranked #1 in the U.S. for pro bono work by The American Lawyer! Jenner & Block attorneys have done brilliant pro bono legal work for #traffickingsurvivors. We are thrilled to partner with you. Bravo!

Thank you to Anne Dickerson, Founding Partner of 15 Minutes Group, for generously providing pro bono communications training to the inaugural class of Harriet Tubman Fellows. The Fellows raved about Anne's superb training. They are using their new skills to fight #forcedlabor.

Thank you King & Spalding for hosting the Harriet Tubman Fellows' advocacy week & celebration last week. A special thanks to King & Spalding Pro Bono Partner Joshua Toll for supporting the Harriet Tubman Fellowship Celebration. The inaugural class of Harriet Tubman Fellows thanks you! Joshua Toll & Evelyn Chumbow

Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. We are looking at the most vulnerable population: children exploited by traffickers. We urge governments, businesses, & NGOs to unite to #EndHumanTrafficking & #forcedlabor. View our guides to holding perpetrators accountable: https://bit.ly/4cybTGM

Congratulations Dechert LLP for winning the The American Lawyer top ranking for international pro bono work! Dechert has done stellar pro bono representation of #traffickingsurvivors referred by The Human Trafficking Legal Center in civil, criminal, and immigration cases. Pro bono lawyers change lives.

Evelyn Chumbow, The Human Trafficking Legal Center Advocacy & Survivor Leadership Director, is in Kenya for the Global Migrant Workers Forum. Advocates Sophie Otiende, Katherine Bryant (Walk Free), Bernadette Joudo & Ana Ardila gathered at Azadi Kenya HQ to develop strategies to eradicate #forcedlabor.

❗OUT NOW The Freedom Fund: 📢 U.S. Department of State TIP Report explores role of tech in exploiting & aiding #traffickingsurvivors. 📢 Daniel Melese discusses survivor-led organizations' role in anti-slavery responses. 📢 Migrant Justice Institute reports on wage theft in Australia. https://bit.ly/3zUVWeU

Today, we're celebrating Shayna Horwitz’s Board Anniversary! Over the past several years, Shayna’s dedication, passion, and wisdom have been steadfast and invaluable. Shayna, your commitment to empowering survivors and fostering a supportive community continue to make a difference each day! From all of us at Survivor Alliance, thank you, Shayna! We look forward to what the future holds! #CelebrateShayna #BoardAnniversary #SurvivorAlliance #Leadership #Empowerment #Gratitude