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We are proud to announce that Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) has once again been recognized as a “Top Workplace” in Delaware by The News Journal. This marks the ninth time in the past 11 years that CLASI has received a Top Workplace honor. CLASI was also the highest-ranked nonprofit in the small company category. The Top Workplace awards are based…
Congratulations to CLASI’s John Whitelaw on being recognized as one of Delaware’s “Most Influential & Inspiring in Law” for 2026 by The News Journal. Over the course of his 40-year legal career, John has been a tireless advocate for the fundamental rights and dignity of low-income and vulnerable people, impacting thousands of lives through individual representation, systemic advocacy, training,…
We’re proud to announce that six CLASI attorneys have been recognized as 2025 “Top Lawyers” in their fields by Delaware Today magazine, based on a statewide poll of their fellow Delaware attorneys: Alicia Dugger, Esq. – Immigration and International LawEmily Houde – Immigration and International LawMegan Mahle – Family LawRichard Morse – Civil Rights LawAnthony…
The News Journal has recognized Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) as a “Top Workplace” in Delaware for 2023. We are proud that CLASI has been named a top place to work for seven of the last eight years, based on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous third-party survey about workplace culture administered by Energage,…
Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (“CLASI”) is excited to announce that Deputy Director Laura Graham has been named a 2023 “Top Lawyer” by Delaware Today magazine. She was selected as a top lawyer for immigration and international law, based on a poll of lawyers across the state regarding the best practitioners in various areas of…
Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) Executive Director Daniel Atkins has been named one of Delaware’s “most influential people” in the law for 2023 by The News Journal. Dan was recognized for CLASI’s efforts to increase access to justice for vulnerable Delawareans who need civil legal help but can’t afford an attorney, like domestic…
Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (“CLASI”) attorney Megan Mahle has been named a 2022 “Top Lawyer” by Delaware Today magazine. She was voted the top victims’ rights lawyer in Delaware, based on a poll of lawyers across the state. Over the course of her 12 years at CLASI, Megan has represented close to 1,000 clients.…
CLASI Staff Attorney Abigail Samuels received the 2022 Roxana C. Arsht Fellowship, which provides financial support to an attorney to assist their pursuit of practicing law in the public’s interest. Roxana C. Arsht was a native of Wilmington, Delaware and the first woman to hold a judicial position in the state. She dedicated her life’s…
“The time to invest in Delaware’s future is now.” CLASI and McAndrews Law Offices explain why Delaware needs to fully fund its preschools: https://www.delawareonline.com/story/opinion/2022/02/13/delaware-preschools-must-fully-funded/6743448001/

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