Sanctuary for Families
Lauren Patel is the Deputy Director at Sanctuary for Families, currently overseeing the Matrimonial/Economic Justice Project. With experience as a Senior Staff Attorney at the Uncontested Divorce Project, Lauren previously worked as a Staff Attorney handling family law cases at Community Legal Aid. Lauren also has experience as a Legal Advocate at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center and as a Legal Intern at Casa Myrna. Lauren holds a J.D. from Boston College Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communication Studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Sanctuary for Families
Sanctuary for Families is New York’s leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, we empower thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a range of comprehensive services and advocacy.