Louisiana Appleseed
Adrienne Wheeler is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in directing and managing non-profit organizations focused on justice and accountability. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Louisiana Appleseed since September 2018, Adrienne develops organizational vision and engages with key government stakeholders for legislative advocacy. Previously, Adrienne co-founded and led the Justice and Accountability Center of Louisiana, overseeing law and policy while managing cases from 2011 to 2018. Adrienne's career also includes roles as a teaching assistant at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, national vice president of the National Lawyers Guild, and a fellow at the Center for Constitutional Rights. Adrienne holds a JD in Civil Law from Loyola University New Orleans, an MA in Interdisciplinary Studies from New York University, and a BA from Sarah Lawrence College.
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Louisiana Appleseed
Louisiana Appleseed solves our state's toughest problems at their root cause by advocating for Access to Justice, Opportunity, and Education. We believe that our state will be stronger through fair and equitable access to the courts, the economy, and public schools. To accomplish this, we build bridges between vulnerable communities and our extensive network of pro bono professionals to develop meaningful and sustainable solutions that help justice take root. Our approach is unique: we engage volunteer attorneys and other professionals to partner with us to create policy-oriented research and advocacy. We work with government, legal services and other nonprofits to identify systemic problems, formulate solutions, and engage pro bono counsel to effect change. We provide a link from government and the business sectors to lawyers who want to use their skills and resources to help strengthen our state and its residents. Our innovative approach allows our organization to achieve its mission and create maximum impact in a cost-effective manner.