Hi everyone! My name is Lucía, I am a law student, runner, and Brooklyn resident. I am honored to be running the 2022 New York City Marathon to raise money for Legal Services NYC, an organization that is close to my heart and doing incredibly important work in NYC.
I decided to attend law school because for too long, poor New Yorkers have faced a legal system that is inherently unfair, unjust, and discriminatory towards those who are already most vulnerable. I want to become a public defender to further the cause of decarceration and fight against a system that dehumanizes and stigmatizes so many of our community members.
Legal Services NYC provides critical services to poor New Yorkers by targeting the most pressing problems they face. The fight for justice begins by providing safe housing, financial stability, immigration support, and other essential resources to all.
Please show your support for these essential legal services by donating; any amount is appreciated!