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At the Center – February 2016 - Judith Z. Gold

February 29, 2016
JUDY GOLD (1952 – 2016) Judy Gold served as a member of the National Center for Youth Law Board of Directors for 18 years, stepping down in December due to health problems. She passed away on February 17th. Judy was an attorney at the Public…

Fiza Quraishi  - Nov. 1978 - Feb. 2016

February 29, 2016
In a calling where commitment and compassion are the norm, Fiza Quraishi stood out from the crowd. She was an amazing lawyer and advocate. But as her friends and colleagues will attest, she was much more than that. During her decade at the National Center…

Fiza Quraishi Legal Fellowship

February 24, 2016
      The Fiza Quraishi Youth Law Fellowship was established by the National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) and the University of Michigan Law School in 2017, to honor and extend the legacy of our late colleague Fiza Quraishi, who died in February 2016,…

NCYL Seeks Law Students for Its 2016 Summer Program

October 29, 2015
Are you a law student interested in joining NCYL’s efforts to advocate for the country’s most vulnerable youth? Apply now for a summer 2016 internship, and work on innovative litigation and reform work around reproductive justice, child welfare, juvenile justice, education, and much more. This…

At the Center – July-Sept 2015

September 30, 2015
NCYL Salutes John F. O’Toole August 21, 2015 NCYL held a farewell dinner  at Oakland’s Scottish Rite Temple for retiring Director John O’Toole. More than 250 Center friends, past and present colleagues enjoyed the stories, food, and entertainment. You can see MORE photos here
Michelle…

In Memoriam, Carol Babichuck (1932-2015)

August 28, 2015
Carol Babichuk, longtime Administrator and unsung hero of the National Center for Youth Law, died on August 17th as the result of a rare neurological disorder and problems with her heart.  Carol was 83 years old. She is survived by her devoted son, Michael Girardin.
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