Our Team
Warriors for Justice
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Lana joined CLA in April of 2019. She is a native New Yorker, who recently moved to Mount Pleasant with her family. Prior to moving to South Carolina, Lana was a senior staff attorney in the Matrimonial & Family Law Unit at New York Legal Assistance Group (“NYLAG”), one of New York City’s leading nonprofits providing legal services to low-income New Yorkers. Lana represented victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and trauma in Family and Supreme Court, as well as serving as the Coordinator of Project Eden, which works with the Orthodox Jewish community to raise awareness of domestic violence. Prior moving to the Family Law Unit, Lana was NYLAG’s pro-bono manager. Before joining NYLAG, Lana was a corporate litigation associate at DLA Piper, LLP.
Since moving to Charleston, Lana has been actively involved in the community. She is a 2019 Riley Fellow with the Riley Institute's Diversity Leaders Initiative. She also serves on the board of My Sister’s House. Before joining CLA, she was an adjunct professor at Charleston School of Law teaching Legal Research, Analysis and Writing.
Lana Kleiman graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 2009 and graduated from New York University in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree
Lana is the proud recipient of the 2021 Trident United Way Nonprofit Leader of the Year Award.
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Sarah joined CLA in January of 2017. She is a litigation attorney from Chicago, Illinois who is committed to providing affordable legal representation for everyone.
Before moving to South Carolina in the fall of 2015, she worked for four years as a litigator at Schiff Hardin LLP. Sarah has counseled clients through all stages of civil litigation, and has particular experience in appellate, class action, immigration, financial institution and insurance law.
She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Emory University in 2006 and received her law degree from Northwestern University School of Law in 2011. Sarah has witnessed the gaps in the justice system through her work with such organizations as the Bluhm Legal Clinic, the Midwest Center for Justice and Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, and she is dedicated to expanding access to legal services through CLA’s sliding scale approach. Sarah lives in Mount Pleasant with her husband, two sons, and two dogs.
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Mary Vosburgh joined Charleston Legal Access as a Senior Staff Attorney in May 2023. She worked as a staff attorney with One80 Place Legal Services from 2013 until May 2023, working exclusively with homeless veterans. She dedicated her time to assisting homeless and indigent veterans in removing civil legal barriers to ending their homelessness. The majority of her practice focused on Social Security Disability, Veteran’s Benefits, Child Support Issues, Consumer Law, Landlord/Tenant Law, Identification Issues, Driver’s License Reinstatements, and Expungements.
Mary chaired the Charleston Homeless Court Implementation Committee, starting Charleston’s first Homeless Court and was an integral part of the startup of the first Housing Courts in South Carolina. She is currently a member of the ABA Commission on Homelessness and Poverty, James L. Petigru Inn of Court, and Past President of the Charleston County Bar Association in South Carolina. She has presented at the annual conferences of both The National Legal Aid and Defender Association and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans to further tackle legal and social issues facing homeless veterans and the indigent. Mary also serves as an Associate Municipal Court Judge for the City of Hanahan, South Carolina.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mary obtained a Bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston in 2003 in the areas of Arts Management and Corporate Communications. She worked as a concert promoter and talent buyer in Charleston for five years. In 2009, she enrolled at the Charleston School of Law to obtain her law degree, graduating magna cum laude in 2012.
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Rachael joined CLA in 2023 as the Director of Development. She brings with her over a decade of professional experience in fundraising with a focus on supporting historically underrepresented communities.
She was born and raised in Northern California before pursuing her undergraduate studies at Syracuse University. She continued her education and received a Master’s in Strategic Fundraising and Philanthropy from Bay Path University in 2018. She relocated to the Lowcountry from New York City with her family that same year, where she has been able to get back to her roots of enjoying year-round temperate weather.
Rachael is thrilled to connect more people with CLA’s mission to expand access to justice in South Carolina by providing high quality legal representation.
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Brenda is a passionate advocate for languages, cultures, and the Latin X community.
Growing up in Mexico, Brenda was fascinated by different languages and cultures. This curiosity led her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in International Business Management, with a focus on interpreting. She graduated with honors from University of Veracruz in 2020. During her undergraduate years, she embarked on a two-year study abroad program in China, where she immersed herself in Mandarin Chinese and gained firsthand experience of China's rich culture.
Brenda has contributed significantly to the Latin X community, advocating for cultural awareness and empowerment. Brenda worked as an Immigration paralegal for two years where she worked diligently to assist individuals navigating the complexities of immigration law, particularly focusing on supporting the Hispanic community in South Carolina.
In her free time, she enjoys hiking and going on walks with her husband, son and dog.
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Lisa joined our team in August of 2022. She is an attorney from Baltimore, Maryland passionate about providing affordable and quality legal services to her community.
Prior to attending law school, Lisa was an educator for Baltimore County Public Schools. There, she discovered her passion for working with and advocating for children and families outside of the classroom. While attending law school, she focused her experiences and training in public interest law. Lisa was a recipient of the 2019 University of Baltimore Student for Public Interest Grant to work with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender. She also received the Clinical Legal Education Association's Outstanding Clinic Student award for her work in the Bob Parsons Veterans Advocacy Clinic at UB Law. After graduating, Lisa completed a judicial clerkship in Baltimore City Circuit Court's family division. Prior to CLA, Lisa represented clients in personal injury negotiations and claims. This experience further cemented her passion for working in the nonprofit and public interest sector.
Lisa graduated with honors from Salisbury University in 2013. She graduated cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2020. In her free time, you can find her at the beach with her husband, hiking, or lounging at home with her kitten.
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Jill joined Charleston Legal Access in August of 2023 as an intern during her time at the College of Charleston. After graduating with her degree in Political Science and Philosophy & Law, Jill joined CLA full-time in January 2024 as the housing court coordinator and now legal assistant.
She is originally from Boston and plans to return to New England to attend law school in 2025. CLA’s mission and dedication to promoting equal justice has greatly inspired this decision.
In her free time, Jill enjoys spending time at Sullivans Island, finding new coffee shops, and hanging out with her cat Simon.
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Stephen joined Charleston Legal Access in 2024 as the Equal Justice Work Housing Fellow. Prior to joining Charleston Legal Access he spent eight years as a civil litigator, practicing personal injury, workers’ compensation, probate, and landlord tenant. He is licensed to practice law in the State of South Carolina, the U.S. District Court of South Carolina, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Stephen received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Charleston School of Law (cum laude), his MA in Theology/Counseling from Columbia International University, and his BS in History/Religion from Charleston Southern University.
Stephen lives in Nexton with his son and daughter. In his spare time, he enjoys coaching his kids in First Tee, boating around Charleston, and enjoying Charleston’s vast culinary scene.
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Sally was a committed public interest attorney with experience in criminal, community development, civil rights, refugee resettlement, employment, and environmental law. She clerked at the trial and appellate level of the federal court system, working closely with the Honorable Judge Richard M. Gergel (District of South Carolina) and the Honorable Harry T. Edwards (D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals). She graduated from Dartmouth College in 2005 and New York University School of Law in 2010, where she was a recipient of the Root Tilden Kern scholarship, the nation's premier public service law school award. Sally was passionate about serving those who have no clear access to legal representation: those in the middle, who are working hard but can be easily crippled by a legal setback. She is the founder of CLA, Charleston's first and only nonprofit modest means law firm.
Sally was also a 2016 Riley Fellow with the Riley Institute's Diversity Leaders Initiative and sits on the Trident United Way Prosperity Center Advisory Board and the Charleston Social Justice and Racial Equity Council. She was a member of the bar in New York and South Carolina, and is admitted to practice in the District Court of South Carolina and in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
On Friday, August 16, 2019, Sally Corbette Newman passed away at the untimely age of 36. She was the beloved spouse of Romain Philippe Guimard, daughter of Joe Newman and Nancy Margaret Houska, sister of Megan Schneeberger, and granddaughter of Liz Newman. Sally’s legacy lives on through Charleston Legal Access and we are grateful for the time we had with her.