Inner City Law Center
Fernanda Cerrato is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in legal and administrative roles. Currently serving as a Paralegal and Administrative Clerk at the Inner City Law Center since August 2021, Cerrato assists attorneys and paralegals in managing eviction notices and unlawful detainers, overseeing an average of 100 client referrals per month with prompt responses. Previously, as the Day Center Services Coordinator at the Downtown Women's Center, Cerrato implemented direct services for over 200 participants daily, focusing on trauma-informed care and harm reduction. An internship at the International Rescue Committee involved aiding clients in the legal processes for citizenship and residency. Additional experience includes roles as a Research Assistant at the Library of Congress and Legal Secretary at Stout Wagner & Kaufman. Cerrato earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at UC Santa Barbara, complemented by a Minor in Italian Language and Literature.
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Inner City Law Center
The only provider of legal services on Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles, Inner City Law Center combats slum housing while developing strategies to end homelessness. Inner City Law Center is recognized for our expertise in housing issues, veterans’ benefits, and homelessness prevention. Our staff of 40, including 20 attorneys, provides quality legal representation for people who have nowhere else to turn. We fight for justice for low-income tenants, working poor families, immigrants, people who are homeless or disabled, and veterans. Driven by the fundamental principle that every person should always be treated with dignity and respect, ICLC works for long-term, positive, and meaningful change. With your help and generous support, we will continue to: - Create safe, healthy, and affordable housing. - Help homeless veterans get off the streets. - Prevent families from being evicted into homelessness.