Legal Aid at Work
Alison Kaneko has a diverse work experience spanning several organizations and roles. Alison is currently the Director of Recruitment and Retention at Legal Aid at Work, a position they started in May 2022. Prior to that, they worked at GoodCitizen as the Vice President and Search Director. Alison was responsible for leading the organization's search efforts and managing the hiring process. Before GoodCitizen, Alison was a Search Director at Waldron, where they partnered with social impact organizations to find top talent. Alison also has experience in talent acquisition, having worked as the National Talent Acquisition Manager and National Talent Acquisition Specialist at Year Up. At REDF, they worked as a Recruiting Consultant, supporting mission-driven organizations in their hiring process. Additionally, Alison has experience in research and consulting roles, having worked at the Global Press Institute, Room to Read, and Global Service Corps. Overall, their work experience showcases their expertise in recruitment, talent acquisition, and supporting social impact organizations.
Alison Kaneko holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in International Relations from San Francisco State University. However, the start and end dates of this program are not provided, indicating the specific duration is unknown. Prior to their Master's degree, Alison obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from California State University - East Bay in 2004, completing their studies in 2006.
Legal Aid at Work
Legal Aid at Work promotes the rights and economic self-sufficiency of low-wage workers and marginalized communities through free legal services, education, and advocacy at the local, state, and national level. Using the law as a tool, we help low-wage workers create the best possible future for themselves and their families. As one of the few legal aid organizations providing direct community legal services as well as representation in court, impact litigation, and policy advocacy, we address the full spectrum of employment-related issues for our clients including: -- Unpaid minimum or overtime wages; -- Denial of medical / family leave; -- Denial of disability accommodations; and -- Discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, immigration status, language, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Legal Aid at Work focuses on six program areas: disability rights; gender equity; national origin, immigration, and language rights; racial equality; wage and hour enforcement litigation; and community legal services. We help our clients and our community by providing a wide range of services, including limited and full legal representation; pre-litigation resolutions; representation before administrative and governmental entities; expert testimony before legislative bodies; and technical support.