A Quarter Century of Impact
Judith Sandalow is celebrating 25 years as CEO of Children’s Law Center. Join us in recognizing all she has accomplished and how her transformative vision continues to inspire and drive meaningful change for thousands of children and families.
During her tenure, Judith has pioneered innovative solutions to expanding access to justice, including:
- Improving representation of children in foster care through a novel contract with DC Courts.
- Expanding the organization to include policy advocacy, program evaluation and impact litigation.
- Starting one of the first medical-legal partnerships in the nation.
- Leading groundbreaking program evaluation, which convinced a local Medicaid managed care organization to sign a first-in-the-nation contract to fund legal services.
Judith has grown Children’s Law Center from three staff to an anchor institution with more than 100 lawyers and other professionals. Together, they reach more than 5,000 children and families each year and have a profound influence on DC’s laws, budget and policies.
Judith has also been a model for and has mentored countless women leaders. Seven of the eight women who lead Children’s Law Center’s legal programs joined Children’s Law Center as staff attorneys. Other women who started their careers at Children’s Law Center have left to take formal leadership positions, becoming executive directors and legal directors at local and national organizations such as the National Association of Counsel for Children, DC Access to Justice Commission and the DC Affordable Law Firm. Judith celebrates what she calls the “Children’s Law Center diaspora,” no matter what their formal title because they spread the tenacity and commitment to excellence that they learned at Children’s Law Center to benefit more children and families.
Join Us in These Celebration Efforts!
Tribute Book
We will produce a yearbook-style publication that honors Judith’s remarkable contributions. The book will include personalized messages from donors, colleagues and others whose lives have been positively affected by her leadership. It will be presented to Judith at the Anniversary Party during the first week of December 2025.
Please note: Donors must make their commitments by November 1, 2025 to be included in the Tribute Book.
Anniversary Party
Let’s toast this special occasion! Join us during the first week of December for an exclusive party in Children’s Law Center’s new office space. Experience firsthand the positive changes Judith’s leadership has inspired and see how we are preparing for the next chapter of growth. Formal invitation to come!
Honor Judith by contributing to Children’s Law Center’s critical work:
Make a Tribute Gift
Honor Judith’s impact by making a special gift to Children’s Law Center, beyond your annual contribution. Gifts of $250 or more will receive special anniversary acknowledgements.
Join the Future Generations Circle
The Future Generations Circle brings together generous individuals and families who, like Judith, see a better future for DC children. Including Children’s Law Center in your estate plans ensures our ability to serve children now and for generations to come.
To learn more, contact Pam Shilling, Director of Individual Philanthropy:
202.467.4900 x590 or pshilling@childrenslawcenter.org