Legal Rights Center Staff
EMILY GREEN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Emily Green (she/her) joined the Legal Rights Center in 2023 as Administrative Assistant. Her role includes providing administrative support to leadership and to programs in the form of organization, data entry, communication, financial processes, hiring systems, and facilities maintenance. She comes to the organization with a passion for social justice and… Continue reading Emily Green
Joey Gebin COMMUNITY STRATEGY PROGRAM FELLOW Joey is a student fellow from Macalester College ’27. She is pursuing a B.A. in Art History and International Studies with a concentration in Legal Studies. Originally from Compton, California, and currently living in Orlando Florida, she is passionate about increasing accessibility for BIPOC communities in legal spaces. When… Continue reading Joey Gebin
Norma Gaona Administrative Assistant Norma joined the Legal Rights Center in 2006 as part of the administration team. As Administrative Assistant, Norma handles reception duties and is responsible for accurate data collection. Before coming to the Legal Rights Center, Norma worked at U.S. Bank and with Radio Rey, a local Hispanic radio station.
Garrett Fitzgerald INVESTIGATOR Garrett (he/him) was hired by the Legal Rights Center in 2017, following several months as a volunteer. He has long provided volunteer legal support for political activists and others facing charges arising from institutional, law enforcement, or prosecution bias. Include was his participation the local committee seeking to free CeCe McDonald, a case… Continue reading Garrett Fitzgerald
Olive Fine COMMUNITY DEFENSE ATTORNEY, NYU FELLOWSHIP Olive Fine joined the Legal Rights Center as a NYU Public Interest Fellow. They are a criminal defense attorney with LRC’s Community Defense Program and an educator on legal issues faced by social movements. As a law student, Olive worked to defend tenants facing eviction, parents targeted by… Continue reading Olive Fine
Malik Earle Administrative Assistant, Restorative Justice Program Malik Earle (he/him) joined the Legal Rights Center in the summer of 2022. As the Restorative Justice Program Administrative Assistant, his role supports the team of Restorative Facilitators and Youth Advocates. He brings a range of experiences to this role including in the areas of elementary education, youth… Continue reading Malik Earle
Veronica Gonzalez de Becerril ADMINISTRATOR Veronica (she/her) joined the Legal Rights Center in 2000 and is our longest tenured employee. She was initially hired as an Administrative Assistant in 2000, became the Programs Coordinator in 2007, our Office Manager in 2016, and stepped into the role of Administrator in 2021. She also has been trained… Continue reading Veronica Gonzalez de Becerril
Lupita Herrera 1D252DC Community Strategy Program Director Lupita (she/her) is an educator, an active community members, and a lover of Mother Earth. She holds a degree in Anthropology and Criminal Justice. As Community Strategy Program Director at the Legal Rights Center, Lupita centers her work in creating more accessible spaces for every person to know… Continue reading Lupita Herrera
Samara Eltahir Restorative Justice Program Director Samara Eltahir (she/her) joined the Legal Rights Center as a Restorative Facilitator and Youth Advocate in 2021. In her current role as the Restorative Justice Program Director, she oversees LRC’s school-based restorative services and partnerships in the Twin Cities area surrounding education, advocacy, and restorative practices. Earning her degree… Continue reading Samara Eltahir
Joshua Esmay Deputy Director, Community legal services Josh (he/him) joined the Legal Rights Center in 2016 after serving as the Director of Public Policy and Advocacy for the Council on Crime and Justice. He brings seven years of experience as an LRC Attorney to his current role as LRC’s Deputy Director, Community Legal Services. In… Continue reading Joshua Esmay
