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Amy E. Hirsch is a Lecturer in Law and a seasoned legal advocate with extensive experience in public benefits, health law, and systemic civil litigation. She is currently Of Counsel at Community Legal Services of Philadelphia (CLS), where she advises on public benefits advocacy and documents the organization's landmark class actions.
Her research and practice focus on welfare policy, access to healthcare, food assistance (SNAP), and the intersection of public benefits with family and criminal law. She has led high-impact litigation and policy initiatives that have transformed the administration of cash assistance, Medicaid, and SNAP, particularly for low-income families, seniors, and vulnerable populations.
Her advocacy has centered on protecting survivors of domestic violence, improving child support access, and supporting women in recovery. Notably, in Gilliam v. USDA, she co-led a successful challenge against the Trump Administration’s denial of SNAP emergency allotments, resulting in a $712 million settlement and a permanent national policy change ensuring ongoing emergency food assistance.
- Expertise in public benefits litigation and policy reform
- Focus on systemic advocacy for marginalized communities
- Significant contributions to welfare, health, and food security law
Amy has published widely on public benefits issues and advocacy strategies, contributing to legal discourse and reform. She previously served as Managing Attorney for CLS’ Health and Independence Unit and North Philadelphia Law Center, demonstrating sustained leadership in legal services for low-income individuals.
She is affiliated with a law school as a Lecturer, though the specific university is not named in the text. There is no indication of part-time status, retirement, or former staff designation.
