The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Morgan Mackay is a staff attorney at The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, specializing in tenant defense during eviction proceedings since March 2023. Prior experience includes a role as a staff attorney at Southeastern Ohio Legal Services, where Morgan practiced general poverty law and gained experience in eviction defense and fair housing laws. Morgan's background also encompasses legal research assistance at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, an internship at the Detroit Justice Center focusing on economic equity, and a legal clerk position at the Office of the Ohio Public Defender. Morgan holds a Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Business from the University of Rochester.
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The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Legal Aid’s mission is to secure justice, equity, and access to opportunity for and with people who have low incomes through passionate legal representation and advocacy for systemic change. This mission centers on our vision for Northeast Ohio to be a place in which all people experience dignity and justice, free from poverty and oppression. Legal Aid uses the power of the law to improve safety and health, promote education and economic security, secure stable and decent housing, and improve accountability and accessibility of government and justice systems. By solving fundamental problems for those with low incomes, we remove barriers to opportunity and help people achieve greater stability. This leads to greater engagement in our community, which in turn fosters a vibrant society.