Georgia Legal Services Program
Susan Coppedge is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in public service and advocacy. Currently serving as a Member of the Board of Trustees for the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery, Susan focuses on providing humanitarian assistance to victims of slavery globally. As the Executive Director of the Georgia Legal Services Program, Susan enhances access to justice for low-income Georgians. Previously, Susan held roles such as Senior Legal Counsel at Krevolin & Horst, Managing Director at Nardello & Co., and Interim Managing Attorney at Kids in Need of Defense. A former Ambassador-at-Large nominated by President Obama, Susan also served as an Assistant United States Attorney, prosecuting over 150 cases with a focus on human trafficking and public corruption. Susan holds a JD from Stanford Law School and a Bachelor's degree in Public Policy Studies from Duke University.
Georgia Legal Services Program
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For 49 years, Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), has offered free legal services to Georgians with low incomes who reside outside metro Atlanta in 154 of the state’s 159 counties. We believe everyone has a right to high quality legal services regardless of location. Our nonprofit law firm exists to ensure qualifying Georgians have access to quality legal services from trusted advocates and partners. Our 10 regional offices provide free legal services in the areas of family law, housing, access to public benefits, eviction prevention, farmworkers rights, and access to education.