Emily Jenkins
Supervising Attorney and Duffy Fellow
(she/her)
Emily joined LCD in 2020. Her role involves supervising and supporting the attorneys and paralegals that staff LCD’s Medical-Legal Partnerships Initiative and General Intake. Emily also provides direct legal services to our clients in housing, family law, advance planning, and public benefits. She was born in Phoenix, AZ, and currently calls Kensington, Philadelphia home. Emily holds a B.S. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a J.D. from the City University of New York School of Law. She loves the variety of her work at LCD: in one month, she will practice in Municipal Court, Family Court, and complete advance planning documents at a client’s home, while also providing support to her colleagues. Her favorite thing about LCD is the amazing staff!
Favorite quote: “Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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