Akhila Kolisetty
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Nishma Jethwa
I have worked with Akhila for a number of years, first at SAHR where I was a co-founder and currently at ECA, an initiative I co-direct with Akhila. It is my absolute privilege to be able to work with and learn from someone clearly so intelligent, nuanced and thoughtful in their work. Akhila is able to ideate and think strategically while also being excellent at leading the implementation of specific work streams. Akhila is naturally organised and thorough in her work, always maintaining a level of quality throughout. She is also a fantastic writer, whether that includes academic work, legal analysis or more informal pieces. I hope to continue to work with Akhila in the future. She will be a great asset to any team she chooses to join.
Josh Justice
I don’t remember exactly how I was introduced to Akhila but several years ago a friend of mine was in a tricky immigration problem. I reached out to Akhila and she was exceptionally knowledgeable and empathetic and helped steer my friend to some good counsel along with a healthy dose of encouragement for my friend. Top notch individual and it’s no surprise the success she’s attained since our interaction almost a decade ago. Thanks!
Nishma Jethwa
I have worked with Akhila for a number of years, first at SAHR where I was a co-founder and currently at ECA, an initiative I co-direct with Akhila. It is my absolute privilege to be able to work with and learn from someone clearly so intelligent, nuanced and thoughtful in their work. Akhila is able to ideate and think strategically while also being excellent at leading the implementation of specific work streams. Akhila is naturally organised and thorough in her work, always maintaining a level of quality throughout. She is also a fantastic writer, whether that includes academic work, legal analysis or more informal pieces. I hope to continue to work with Akhila in the future. She will be a great asset to any team she chooses to join.
Josh Justice
I don’t remember exactly how I was introduced to Akhila but several years ago a friend of mine was in a tricky immigration problem. I reached out to Akhila and she was exceptionally knowledgeable and empathetic and helped steer my friend to some good counsel along with a healthy dose of encouragement for my friend. Top notch individual and it’s no surprise the success she’s attained since our interaction almost a decade ago. Thanks!
Nishma Jethwa
I have worked with Akhila for a number of years, first at SAHR where I was a co-founder and currently at ECA, an initiative I co-direct with Akhila. It is my absolute privilege to be able to work with and learn from someone clearly so intelligent, nuanced and thoughtful in their work. Akhila is able to ideate and think strategically while also being excellent at leading the implementation of specific work streams. Akhila is naturally organised and thorough in her work, always maintaining a level of quality throughout. She is also a fantastic writer, whether that includes academic work, legal analysis or more informal pieces. I hope to continue to work with Akhila in the future. She will be a great asset to any team she chooses to join.
Josh Justice
I don’t remember exactly how I was introduced to Akhila but several years ago a friend of mine was in a tricky immigration problem. I reached out to Akhila and she was exceptionally knowledgeable and empathetic and helped steer my friend to some good counsel along with a healthy dose of encouragement for my friend. Top notch individual and it’s no surprise the success she’s attained since our interaction almost a decade ago. Thanks!
Nishma Jethwa
I have worked with Akhila for a number of years, first at SAHR where I was a co-founder and currently at ECA, an initiative I co-direct with Akhila. It is my absolute privilege to be able to work with and learn from someone clearly so intelligent, nuanced and thoughtful in their work. Akhila is able to ideate and think strategically while also being excellent at leading the implementation of specific work streams. Akhila is naturally organised and thorough in her work, always maintaining a level of quality throughout. She is also a fantastic writer, whether that includes academic work, legal analysis or more informal pieces. I hope to continue to work with Akhila in the future. She will be a great asset to any team she chooses to join.
Josh Justice
I don’t remember exactly how I was introduced to Akhila but several years ago a friend of mine was in a tricky immigration problem. I reached out to Akhila and she was exceptionally knowledgeable and empathetic and helped steer my friend to some good counsel along with a healthy dose of encouragement for my friend. Top notch individual and it’s no surprise the success she’s attained since our interaction almost a decade ago. Thanks!
Credentials
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Admission to New York Bar
New York State Board of Law ExaminersMar, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Namati
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Advocacy Officer
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Aug 2021 - Present
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MADRE
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United States
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Policy and Campaigns Manager
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Feb 2019 - Aug 2021
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Various Clients
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Remote
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Human Rights, Gender, and Justice Consultant
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Aug 2010 - Dec 2020
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Sanctuary for Families
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Staff Attorney, Brooklyn Family Justice Center
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Apr 2017 - Feb 2019
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Open Society Foundations
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Consultant
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Aug 2016 - Apr 2017
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Presidential Fellow
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Sep 2015 - Jul 2016
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Harvard International Human Rights Clinic
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Cambridge, MA
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Clinical Student
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Jan 2014 - May 2015
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Human Rights Watch
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Intern, Women's Rights Division
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Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
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New York Legal Assistance Group
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United States
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Legal Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Legal Intern, Family Law Unit
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May 2014 - Jun 2014
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Institute for Rural Research and Development
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Gurgaon, India
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Legal Intern
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Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
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Timap for Justice
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Sierra Leone
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Legal Intern and Chayes Fellow
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May 2013 - Jul 2013
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BRAC-Aarong
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Bangladesh
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Rights and Legal Services Research Intern
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
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Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Assistant
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Aug 2010 - Apr 2012
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ACLU
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Public Policy Intern
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
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Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Researcher at Center on International Human Rights
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Mar 2010 - Jun 2010
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International Bridges to Justice (IBJ)
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Switzerland
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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JusticeMakers Intern
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Jun 2009 - Sep 2009
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Global Youth Action Network
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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UN Liaison & Communications Assistant
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Jun 2008 - Sep 2008
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Education
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Harvard Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.) -
Northwestern University
B.A. -
London School of Economics and Political Science
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