Immigrant Defenders Law Center
Lya Ferreyra is a dedicated legal professional with extensive experience in litigation and advocacy, particularly focusing on immigrant rights. Currently serving as a Litigation & Advocacy Staff Attorney at Immigrant Defenders Law Center since November 2024, Lya previously held roles as Supervising Attorney and Staff Attorney at the Immigration Center for Women and Children from February 2023 to October 2024. Earlier experience includes working as a Litigation Associate at Milbank LLP and participating in various legal internships and externships that focus on issues affecting marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ asylum candidates. Lya earned a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Irvine School of Law and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Policy from Northwestern University.
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Immigrant Defenders Law Center
The Immigrant Defenders Law Center is a non-profit law firm established in May of 2015. Our staff is comprised of attorneys and advocates from the immigrant rights community who collectively have decades of experience fighting for the rights of immigrants in Southern California and beyond. The Immigrant Defenders Law Center advances social justice for Southern California’s most marginalized immigrant communities through legal services, community empowerment, and advocacy for adults and children in immigration custody and their families. The Immigrant Defender Law Center’s objective is to preserve families and communities by empowering individuals to know their rights in the immigration system, providing access to legal representation, and advocating for social change.