Lin Mao

Legal Advocate, Asian Outreach & Advocacy Project

Prior to entering law school, Lin actively sought opportunities to serve marginalized communities and advocate for their rights. Her journey has taken her across the globe, from conducting gender research in Kenyan slums to providing care for abandoned and disabled children in Vietnam. Lin continued developing these skills during law school, when she had the privilege of assisting immigrant families in securing juvenile guardianships through the Family Law Clinic. Her summer internship at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles further deepened her commitment as she worked diligently with monolingual Asian clients, many of whom were survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking. This experience has granted her a profound understanding of the unique needs of disadvantaged individuals when it comes to legal services.