Advocacy and Thought Leadership
Advocating today, shaping tomorrow
Our work at the Children’s Law Center extends beyond individual cases: we fight for systemic change to improve legal protections for children in Family Court. Through policy advocacy, appellate litigation, and legal education, we fight to amplify children’s voices through the courtroom and the larger legal system.
CLC attorneys and policy experts engage in ongoing legal research, appellate advocacy, and strategic litigation to challenge inequities in family law. We train attorneys, social workers, and other legal practitioners in best practices in child advocacy.
That is to say, CLC is engaged in shaping the future of both Family Court representation, and Family Law itself.
Paths to Change
The Children’s Law Center advocates for systemic change in a few ways:
Legal & policy advocacy
- Filing appellate briefs
- Providing expert testimony on Family Court issues
Public engagement & outreach
- Providing direct legal services in communities
- Writing law review articles
- Giving national presentations
Shaping family law
- Pursuing impact litigation
- Participating and leading working groups
Training & thought leadership
- Leading Continuing Legal Education programs
- Engaging with legal professionals on best practices
