Rochelle Hahn

Rochelle Hahn is the Director of the Massachusetts Legal Aid Websites Project at the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI), a position she has held since 2005. She initially joined MLRI to focus on food stamps advocacy and has since expanded her role to enhance access to justice for low-income and vulnerable residents through technology. Under her leadership, the project manages several statewide legal information websites, including MassLegalHelp.org, which provides crucial legal resources to individuals who cannot afford legal representation.13

Professional Background

• Education: Rochelle Hahn earned her Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law after receiving a Bachelor of Arts with honors in American Civilization from Brown University.
• Previous Positions:
  • Executive Director of the Legal Advocacy & Resource Center, overseeing its strategic goals and advocacy efforts.
  • Staff attorney at Greater Boston Legal Services.
  • Litigation associate at WilmerHale.
  • Federal law clerk for Magistrate Michael Doniger.14

Contributions and Roles

• Access to Justice Initiatives: Hahn is also a Commissioner on the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission, where she contributes to efforts aimed at improving legal access for those unable to afford attorneys.24
• Advocacy through Technology: She emphasizes using technology to bridge the justice gap, ensuring that legal information is accessible and understandable for those in need.34

Rochelle Hahn's work is pivotal in addressing the challenges faced by low-income individuals in navigating the legal system, making her a key figure in Massachusetts' efforts to promote social justice through legal aid.