Freya Pitts
About Freya Pitts
Freya Pitts is a Senior Attorney at the National Center for Youth Law, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in public interest law, having previously held positions at Disability Rights Advocates and the National Center for Youth Law, and she holds degrees from Yale University and Yale Law School.
Work at National Center For Youth Law
Freya Pitts has been serving as a Senior Attorney at the National Center for Youth Law since 2020. In this role, she focuses on legal advocacy and policy reform aimed at improving the lives of youth. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Attorney at the same organization from 2018 to 2020. Her work at the National Center for Youth Law is centered on addressing issues affecting vulnerable youth populations.
Previous Experience at Disability Rights Advocates
Freya Pitts worked at Disability Rights Advocates in various capacities. She began her tenure as an Arthur Liman Public Interest Fellow from 2015 to 2017, where she contributed to disability rights initiatives in Berkeley, California. Following this fellowship, she continued as a Staff Attorney from 2017 to 2018, further advancing the organization's mission to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities.
Education and Expertise
Freya Pitts earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Yale University, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. She then attended Yale Law School, obtaining her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from 2010 to 2013. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in legal principles, particularly in public interest law, youth advocacy, and disability rights.
Background in Education and Human Rights
Before her legal career, Freya Pitts worked as a Social Studies Teacher at Fulton County Schools from 2008 to 2010 in the Greater Atlanta Area. She also gained international experience as a Human Rights Research Fellow at Doughty Street Chambers in London for two months in 2011. Additionally, she served as an Immigration Legal Intern at the Tahirih Justice Center in 2012, where she supported legal efforts for immigrant women and girls.
Judicial Experience
Freya Pitts completed a year-long position as a Judicial Law Clerk at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California from 2014 to 2015. This role involved assisting judges with legal research and drafting opinions, providing her with valuable insights into the judicial process and enhancing her legal acumen.