Anh LyJordan

Attorney | Advocate | Speaker | Mentor | Founder | First-Generation College Graduate

Anh LyJordan is the Director of the Wake County Legal Support Center, which operates under the North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission. In her role, she oversees initiatives aimed at assisting self-represented litigants in navigating the legal system. The center provides resources, forms, and referrals without offering legal advice or representation.1 2

Professional Background

Before her current position, Anh LyJordan was a Project Manager for the Housing Stability Project with the North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center. This project focused on preventing evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic by coordinating volunteer attorneys to assist vulnerable tenants.1 She has over 25 years of experience in employee and labor relations, having worked at Nabisco and served as a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Labor, where she litigated cases on behalf of American workers.1

Educational Qualifications

Anh LyJordan attended Rutgers School of Law in Newark, New Jersey, after which she practiced law in various capacities, including a stint at a major law firm in New York City.1

Community Engagement

In addition to her legal work, she has been active in creating organizations like Accelerate The Climb and COFLAN, which focus on supporting first-generation college students in their transition from college to career.1 Under her leadership, the Wake County Legal Support Center has launched programs such as "Lawyers in Your Library," expanding access to legal support for residents across Wake County.3 4