Jonathan Cohen is the Program Lead and Staff Attorney at CAPLAW. He advises community action agencies on legal issues related to organizational governance, tax-exempt law, and federal government grant compliance. Prior to joining CAPLAW, Jon conducted research and wrote business case studies on organizational change management and strategy for Harvard Business School. He has also practiced business law in Boston, worked to promote international human rights with Human Rights Watch in Washington, D.C., and organized around environmental justice issues in Hartford, CT. Jon earned a bachelor’s degree from Trinity College, a master’s from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a law degree from Northeastern University School of Law.

Valerie Phillips is Operations and Finance Coordinator at CAPLAW. She is responsible for managing the daily operations of CAPLAW and facilitating financial management. She has a background in education as well as nonprofit fundraising, management, and events. Prior to joining CAPLAW, Valerie was an assistant curator and a graduate student in history, whose dissertation addressed material culture, consumption, and gender in early modern France. Valerie received her Ph.D. from the University at Buffalo and is a graduate of the University of Miami.

Emily Center-Bregasi is a Staff Attorney at CAPLAW. She advises community action agencies nationwide on legal matters including corporate governance, federal government grant compliance, and tax-exempt law. Prior to joining CAPLAW, Emily was a corporate law associate at Cooley LLP, where she advised public and private companies as well as institutional and strategic investors on a range of general corporate matters and transactions. She also represented individuals seeking asylum and survivors of human trafficking. Emily previously worked as a legal intern with CAPLAW and is a graduate of Manhattan College and Boston University School of Law.

Allie Fiske is responsible for developing and implementing CAPLAW’s outreach strategy, as well as designing and managing CAPLAW's website, publications, live and virtual trainings, and communications surrounding the annual national training conference. Allie's previous experience includes managing communications for municipalities and nonprofits, and implementing large-scale arts festivals and performances. Allie received her Masters in Community Arts from Lesley University.

Valerie Phillips is Operations and Finance Coordinator at CAPLAW. She is responsible for managing the daily operations of CAPLAW and facilitating financial management. She has a background in education as well as nonprofit fundraising, management, and events. Prior to joining CAPLAW, Valerie was an assistant curator and a graduate student in history, whose dissertation addressed material culture, consumption, and gender in early modern France. Valerie received her Ph.D. from the University at Buffalo and is a graduate of the University of Miami.

Savanna Arral is a Staff Attorney at CAPLAW. She advises community action agencies nationwide on legal matters including corporate governance, federal government grant compliance, and tax-exempt law. Prior to joining CAPLAW, Savanna was an associate at Ropes & Gray LLP, where she advised public and private companies as well as institutional and strategic investors on a range of transactional and compliance matters related to employment, benefits, and tax issues. She also developed a pro bono practice focused on immigration, including naturalization and asylum. Savanna previously worked as a legal intern with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office and is a graduate of Harvard University and Boston College Law School.

Emily Center-Bregasi is a Staff Attorney at CAPLAW. She advises community action agencies nationwide on legal matters including corporate governance, federal government grant compliance, and tax-exempt law. Prior to joining CAPLAW, Emily was a corporate law associate at Cooley LLP, where she advised public and private companies as well as institutional and strategic investors on a range of general corporate matters and transactions. She also represented individuals seeking asylum and survivors of human trafficking. Emily previously worked as a legal intern with CAPLAW and is a graduate of Manhattan College and Boston University School of Law.

Jonathan Cohen is the Program Lead and Staff Attorney at CAPLAW. He advises community action agencies on legal issues related to organizational governance, tax-exempt law, and federal government grant compliance. Prior to joining CAPLAW, Jon conducted research and wrote business case studies on organizational change management and strategy for Harvard Business School. He has also practiced business law in Boston, worked to promote international human rights with Human Rights Watch in Washington, D.C., and organized around environmental justice issues in Hartford, CT. Jon earned a bachelor’s degree from Trinity College, a master’s from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a law degree from Northeastern University School of Law.

Allie Fiske is responsible for developing and implementing CAPLAW’s outreach strategy, as well as designing and managing CAPLAW's website, publications, live and virtual trainings, and communications surrounding the annual national training conference. Allie's previous experience includes managing communications for municipalities and nonprofits, and implementing large-scale arts festivals and performances. Allie received her Masters in Community Arts from Lesley University.

Allison Ma'luf is Executive Director and General Counsel of Community Action Program Legal Services, Inc. (CAPLAW). She advises community action agencies on a wide range of legal issues, including board responsibilities, Head Start, employment law, and tax-exempt organization law requirements. Prior to joining CAPLAW, Allison practiced law as a corporate associate at Goodwin Procter LLP in Boston, Massachusetts and Troutman Sanders LLP in Atlanta, Georgia where she represented public and private companies and nonprofit organizations in general corporate matters. She also completed a two-year appointment to the Staff Attorney’s Office at the United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Allison received her undergraduate and law degrees from Wake Forest University.

Valerie Phillips is Operations and Finance Coordinator at CAPLAW. She is responsible for managing the daily operations of CAPLAW and facilitating financial management. She has a background in education as well as nonprofit fundraising, management, and events. Prior to joining CAPLAW, Valerie was an assistant curator and a graduate student in history, whose dissertation addressed material culture, consumption, and gender in early modern France. Valerie received her Ph.D. from the University at Buffalo and is a graduate of the University of Miami.