Acacia Center for Justice
Jonathan Greenspan is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in refugee and immigration matters. Currently serving as a Senior Program Associate at Acacia Center for Justice since September 2022, Jonathan previously practiced as an attorney at Brooklyn Defender Services. Earlier roles include a position as a Resettlement Expert with UNHCR, where responsibilities included assessing refugee claims and composing resettlement referral forms. Jonathan has also contributed to the Catholic Charities of New York as a Paralegal/Migration Counselor, supporting unaccompanied minors with legal education and eligibility assessments for immigration relief. Additional experience includes serving as a Legal Advisor at Asylum Access Ecuador and tutoring students in various subjects. Jonathan holds a JD from New York University School of Law, a Master's degree in Latin American Studies from Georgetown University, and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and History from Rutgers University.
Acacia Center for Justice
Acacia Center for Justice works in partnership with accountable and independent legal services provider networks and community partners to deliver and advocate for meaningful, effective and high quality legal services, to advance meaningful and effective access to justice and freedom for immigrants at risk of deportation and detention.