Cecilia Sawaya MacArthur

Cecilia Sawaya MacArthur is a Staff Attorney at Legal Services NYC, specializing in eviction defense within the Housing Unit since September 2022. Previously, Cecilia served as a Certified Legal Intern at Greater Boston Legal Services, conducting legal research and representing clients in eviction proceedings. Additional experience includes internships at Community Legal Services, the National Housing Law Project, and the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project, where Cecilia honed skills in client representation, legal research, and advocacy for vulnerable populations. Cecilia's background also encompasses media production, having worked as an Associate Producer at CBC Montreal, and leadership in student advocacy roles at McGill University. Cecilia holds a Juris Doctor from Northeastern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from McGill University.