Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC)
Lavinia Bhaskaruni is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as a Staff Attorney at the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation, where Lavinia provides legal representation for clients facing housing issues and participates in community initiatives. Additionally, Lavinia serves as a Research Assistant at the Global Network for the Study of Human Rights and the Environment, contributing to significant projects related to the Escazú Agreement and climate litigation. With prior experience in legal internships at prestigious organizations such as UNDP and The Legal Aid Society of NYC, as well as academic research roles at McGill University, Lavinia has developed a strong foundation in international law and advocacy. Lavinia holds a Master of Laws from McGill University, a Doctor of Law from Albany Law School, and a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University.
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Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC)
NMIC was founded in 1979 to serve the low-income residents of Upper Manhattan. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of the people in our community on their paths to secure and prosperous futures. Through our work, we preserve affordable housing through legal services, community organizing, and building weatherization, promote economic self-sufficiency with adult education and workforce development and offer supports of social services, health education, and domestic violence intervention. All NMIC services are free and bilingual in English and Spanish.