Amy Benford

Amy Benford is a legal professional with extensive experience advocating for unaccompanied children and vulnerable populations. Currently serving as Senior Attorney at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston since March 2023, Amy supervises attorneys and paralegals while overseeing an Intensive Spanish Training program and representing children in immigration matters. Prior roles include Staff Attorney for the Unaccompanied Children Program at YMCA of Greater Houston, where Amy focused on asylum and immigration status applications, and an Equal Justice Works Disaster Recovery Legal Corps Fellowship at Human Rights First, where advocacy for LGBTQ asylum seekers was a key responsibility. Additionally, experience as an associate at prestigious firms such as Vinson & Elkins, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, and Fried Frank complements Amy's legal expertise. Educational credentials include a JD from the University of Chicago Law School, an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and a BA in English from Rice University.