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Ujala Sehgal
Vice President, Fenton
Ujala Sehgal is a Vice President at Fenton, a communications firm specializing in social change and advocacy.12 She is an award-winning communications expert with nearly 15 years of experience in driving social change initiatives.1
Professional Background
Ujala's unique background as an attorney and former journalist informs her expertise in:
- Integrated communications strategies
- Training and capacity building
- Messaging and media relations
- Campaign management
At Fenton, she has worked with notable clients such as Stop AAPI Hate, Center for Popular Democracy, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and Ford Foundation.1 Her leadership on the Stop AAPI Hate campaign earned her PR Week's Best in Nonprofit 2022 Award.1
Previous Experience
Before joining Fenton, Ujala held several significant positions:
- Communications Director at ACLU New York
- Communications Director at Knight First Amendment Institute
- Communications Director at Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund13
During her time at ACLU New York, she led the organization's public response to the "Muslim ban" and co-authored reports on public defense and discrimination against transgender youth.1
Education and Early Career
Ujala's educational background includes:
- High honors graduate from Carnegie Mellon University
- Law degree from the University of Michigan Law School, with awards in critical race theory and legal practice1
After law school, she practiced regulatory law at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP in New York City before transitioning to journalism, writing for outlets including The Atlantic and Insider.1
Areas of Expertise
Ujala has extensive experience in various social justice issues, including:
- Reproductive rights
- Criminal justice reform
- Labor rights
- Immigrant rights
- Educational equity
- LGBTQ rights
- Voting rights
- Free speech
- Police reform
- Privacy rights1
Her diverse background and expertise make her a valuable asset in developing and implementing effective communication strategies for social change initiatives.
