Recognizing eleven outstanding volunteer lawyers in the We The Action community.

Every month, we here at We The Action have the pleasure of sharing the stories of lawyers like you who are fighting for causes they believe in. Whatever their experience level, expertise, or availability, Amicus Mundi winners exemplify the best of the legal profession through their selfless commitment to advancing voting rights, reproductive and gender equity, racial justice, and more.

As you reflect on the past year and look to 2023, we encourage you to take a moment to read the stories of these outstanding lawyers. And if you feel inspired, sign up for one of the 120 projects currently looking for volunteer lawyers! ([link removed])
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Beth Davidson ([link removed]) helped a new nonprofit that recruits, trains, and organizes people with coding and data science skills to volunteer on progressive causes incorporate as a 501(c)(4) organization.
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Sumeet Ajmani ([link removed]) helped a nonprofit focused on advancing social equity in schools expand their work to serve three times as many educators.
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After finding a project that combined her legal expertise and passion for protecting voter rights, Laurel G. Yancy ([link removed]) volunteered well over 50 hours to help lay the groundwork for a new model of voter engagement to empower Black communities.
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As communities reeled from the COVID pandemic, Pat Zacharie ([link removed]) helped struggling families get the resources they needed to avoid COVID-related evictions.
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Jothi Ravindran ([link removed]) saved a nonprofit serving people who have experienced trauma thousands of dollars in legal fees by helping trademark their name and logo.
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Catherine Kelleher ([link removed]) went above and beyond to support dads as they navigate mental and legal challenges to fulfill or regain their responsibilities as fathers.
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A self-described “voting nerd,” Pushpa Bhat ([link removed]) volunteered with several voting rights organizations like Rock the Vote, When We All Vote, The Democracy Capacity Project, the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition – and more!
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Stephanie Abrutyn ([link removed]) used her expertise in copyright law to help innovative education nonprofits make an impact in communities nationwide.
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Katherine Mirassou ([link removed]) helped the Democracy Capacity Project create state-by-state guides to help local nonprofits navigate their state’s laws around voter engagement and turn out the vote in the midterms.
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Following the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, Rachel Spitz ([link removed]) “had a direct impact on an abortion provider’s ability to stay open and continue providing abortion care in Georgia,” according to the nonprofit she helped.
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Frank Feilmeyer ([link removed]) donated his time to represent an election official facing legal challenges stemming from her work administering the 2020 elections.

We’ve got big plans for 2023, but we’re taking the next few weeks to reflect on the impact lawyers like you have made this year. From all of us: Thank you, and happy holidays.

Sincerely,

Anna, Drew, Katie, Beth, Paydon, Amanda, Victoria, and Oakey
The We The Action Team

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