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Cassie Hazelip is a Visiting Lecturer in Law, Associate Research Scholar in Law, and Mental Health Justice Clinic Fellow at Yale Law School. She has over five years of experience representing parents in family court, initially as an intern with Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem and Brooklyn Defender Services, later as a staff attorney and supervisor at the Bronx Defenders' Family Defense Practice. Her legal career also includes roles in public benefits advocacy, parole support, and clinical legal work at the Manhattan Psychiatric Center. Prior to law, she served as a Peace Corps Volunteer and outreach worker for street homeless populations.
- Education:
- J.D., City University of New York (CUNY), 2019
- B.A., University of Michigan, 2012
Her research and practice focus on intersecting issues of mental health justice, criminal legal reform, and systemic advocacy for marginalized communities. Hazelip’s work emphasizes clinical legal education and advancing equitable solutions in family and juvenile justice systems. She contributes to the Mental Health Justice Clinic, addressing systemic barriers faced by individuals with mental health challenges within the legal system.
While no specific grants or formal student advisement records are listed, her roles reflect ongoing contributions to legal education and policy. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote reforms in mental health and criminal justice through clinical practice and scholarly engagement.
