Centro Legal de la Raza
Abby Sullivan Engen is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in immigration law and consumer protection. Currently serving as the Immigrants' Rights Managing Attorney and Supervising Immigration Attorney at Centro Legal de la Raza since May 2018, Abby has previously held positions as an Immigration Attorney at HaleyNelson & Heilbrun LLP and as an Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division of the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General. Notable early career roles include a law clerk position for Judge Martha Vazquez in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico, and a child advocate at The Alliance for Children's Rights. Abby holds a Juris Doctor from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco, and a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Oberlin College.
Centro Legal de la Raza
Centro Legal de la Raza is a legal services agency protecting and advancing the rights of low-income, immigrant, Black, and Latinx communities through bilingual legal representation, education, and advocacy. For five decades Centro has protected and advanced the rights of low-income, immigrant, Black and Latinx communities. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Oakland, CA, Centro combines free legal services with know-your-rights education and youth development. Centro ensures access to justice for thousands of individuals each year. Our three legal practice areas include immigrants’ rights, tenants’ rights, and workers’ rights. The Youth Law Academy and the Diversity Legal Pipeline works to inspire the next generation of legal leaders and promote diversity in the field of law. In addition to providing free legal services, Centro also advocates for policies that further safeguard the rights of immigrants, tenants and workers.