About This Event
What's to gain from working with tenants facing serious housing issues? How does that experience impact your future career? Those are the questions we'll explore during our Law Center for Better Housing Legacy Panel on July 17th, 2025. Hear first hand stories from former LCBH staff members, interns, and volunteers regarding their experiences working with LCBH, the knowledge they gained, and why they stay involved. Moderated by LCBH Pro Bono Coordinator, Kaitlin Cutshaw, this panel will not only dive into how working with LCBH can benefit you, but also the life-changing impact you'll have on Chicago renters.
Please RSVP above. Space is limited.
Meet our Panel:
Moderator Kaitlin Cutshaw, LCBH Pro Bono Coordinator
Shiva Kooragayala, Former Volunteer, Current Board Member
Shiva Kooragayala (he/him) is currently a Judicial Law Clerk for Honorable Judge Joan Lefkow at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He graduated from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in 2020. After graduating, he worked at two law firms, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, and Flom LLP and Massey & Gail LLP, where he was a civil litigator and maintained robust pro bono practices. He has volunteered with LCBH on multiple legal matters, where he gained experience representing low-income renters facing eviction. Shiva has served on the LCBH Board of Directors since 2023.
Olivia Alden, Former Staff Attorney, Current Young Professionals Board Member
Olivia Alden (she/her) is a Staff Attorney at MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund). During law school, Olivia volunteered and interned at several local legal aid organizations providing direct services to individuals living in poverty with complex civil legal needs. After graduating, Olivia served as a Staff Attorney at Law Center for Better Housing representing low-income Chicago renters in eviction court. As a Staff Attorney at MALDEF, Olivia engages in impact litigation on behalf of the Latino community in the areas of education, political access, immigrant rights, and employment.
Erin Shea Brady, Former Supportive Services Intern, Current Young Professionals Board Member
Erin Shea Brady, LCSW (they/them) is a queer social worker in private practice where they work primarily with LGBTQ+ adults, focusing on neurodivergence and trauma recovery. Erin is trained in EMDR and NMT and holds a MSW from Loyola University with a focus on group work and mental health. Before going into private practice, Erin worked as a Clinical Coordinator and Therapist at The Josselyn Center in Northfield and completed a clinical internship in the Supportive Services department at LCBH. In addition to social work, Erin is a writer and director, currently working towards a Masters at the Harvard University Extension School with a focus in Creative Writing and Literature.
Sponsored By: LCBH Ambassador's Board
The Ambassador's Board advances LCBH's mission through raising awareness and resources that support our free services throughout Chicago and Cook County. The Ambassador's Board includes members from various professional backgrounds who are passionate about housing justice and defending renters' rights. Members support our work through various pro bono opportunities, events, and community outreach.
If you're interested in learning more about LCBH's Ambassador's Board, please contact Brailey Sheridan at bsheridan@lcbh.org. We are committed to expanding the Ambassador's Board to include members who are connected to the communities we serve.
About This Event
What's to gain from working with tenants facing serious housing issues? How does that experience impact your future career? Those are the questions we'll explore during our Law Center for Better Housing Legacy Panel on July 17th, 2025. Hear first hand stories from former LCBH staff members, interns, and volunteers regarding their experiences working with LCBH, the knowledge they gained, and why they stay involved. Moderated by LCBH Pro Bono Coordinator, Kaitlin Cutshaw, this panel will not only dive into how working with LCBH can benefit you, but also the life-changing impact you'll have on Chicago renters.
Please RSVP above. Space is limited.
Meet our Panel:
Moderator Kaitlin Cutshaw, LCBH Pro Bono Coordinator
Shiva Kooragayala, Former Volunteer, Current Board Member
Shiva Kooragayala (he/him) is currently a Judicial Law Clerk for Honorable Judge Joan Lefkow at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He graduated from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in 2020. After graduating, he worked at two law firms, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, and Flom LLP and Massey & Gail LLP, where he was a civil litigator and maintained robust pro bono practices. He has volunteered with LCBH on multiple legal matters, where he gained experience representing low-income renters facing eviction. Shiva has served on the LCBH Board of Directors since 2023.
Olivia Alden, Former Staff Attorney, Current Young Professionals Board Member
Olivia Alden (she/her) is a Staff Attorney at MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund). During law school, Olivia volunteered and interned at several local legal aid organizations providing direct services to individuals living in poverty with complex civil legal needs. After graduating, Olivia served as a Staff Attorney at Law Center for Better Housing representing low-income Chicago renters in eviction court. As a Staff Attorney at MALDEF, Olivia engages in impact litigation on behalf of the Latino community in the areas of education, political access, immigrant rights, and employment.
Erin Shea Brady, Former Supportive Services Intern, Current Young Professionals Board Member
Erin Shea Brady, LCSW (they/them) is a queer social worker in private practice where they work primarily with LGBTQ+ adults, focusing on neurodivergence and trauma recovery. Erin is trained in EMDR and NMT and holds a MSW from Loyola University with a focus on group work and mental health. Before going into private practice, Erin worked as a Clinical Coordinator and Therapist at The Josselyn Center in Northfield and completed a clinical internship in the Supportive Services department at LCBH. In addition to social work, Erin is a writer and director, currently working towards a Masters at the Harvard University Extension School with a focus in Creative Writing and Literature.
Sponsored By: LCBH Ambassador's Board
The Ambassador's Board advances LCBH's mission through raising awareness and resources that support our free services throughout Chicago and Cook County. The Ambassador's Board includes members from various professional backgrounds who are passionate about housing justice and defending renters' rights. Members support our work through various pro bono opportunities, events, and community outreach.
If you're interested in learning more about LCBH's Ambassador's Board, please contact Brailey Sheridan at bsheridan@lcbh.org. We are committed to expanding the Ambassador's Board to include members who are connected to the communities we serve.