Liz Gitlin

Liz Gitlin is an attorney who has been working at the New York Center for Law and Justice since 2007.1 She has a diverse educational background, having earned a JD from Fordham Law School and an MSW from Columbia University School of Social Work.1

Professional Experience

Liz has been practicing law for over 28 years and has served as a social worker for 34 years.3 Her unique combination of legal and social work expertise makes her well-suited for her role at the New York Center for Law and Justice.

The New York Center for Law and Justice

Liz Gitlin co-founded the New York Center for Law and Justice in August 2004 alongside Bruce Gitlin.2 The center is dedicated to improving the lives of indigent, deaf, and hard of hearing New Yorkers by providing legal representation and pursuing policy changes.2 It is notable for being the only legal services organization in the world with a full-time staff dedicated to representing deaf and hard of hearing individuals, according to the World Federation of the Deaf.2

Recognition

Liz and her husband Bruce Gitlin have been recognized for their work in public interest law. They were featured on the front page of the New York Law Journal for co-founding the law center.45 Their efforts in advocating for the rights of deaf and hard of hearing individuals have made a significant impact in the legal community and for their clients.

Liz Gitlin's work at the New York Center for Law and Justice combines her legal expertise with her background in social work, allowing her to provide comprehensive support to the center's clients and advance its mission of improving the lives of deaf and hard of hearing New Yorkers.