Kylah Clay (right) is a public defender in Boston. She represents protesters and activists through the Mass Defense Committee. She also helps workers organize independent unions through the Independent Organizing Network.

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Annie Guare (left) is an eviction defense attorney working on behalf of low-income tenants to prevent homelessness, curb unethical landlord practices, and increase access to affordable housing. She is also a proud UAW member and chairs a Palestinian liberation committee in her bargaining unit. She has been involved with the Guild since the early days of her law school career at Northeastern, and was a Guild student honoree in 2022. Annie is passionate about nurturing future generations of radical movement lawyers, and is honored to have found a forever home with the Guild to continue the struggle for a better world. 

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Mahsa Khanbabai (right) is founder of Khanbabai Immigration Law, a boutique firm focusing on health care workers, employment-based immigration and consular visa processing issues, her dedication for this work stemming from her own J2 to US citizen experience. She is an elected Director of AILA’s Board of Governors, serves on the AILA’s USCIS and Equity Belonging Committees. Mahsa has been a vocal national advocate on issues ranging from the Muslim/Africa Travel Ban, Deferred Action, the Afghan and Palestinian immigration crisis and consular delays.  She continues to advocate for clients and reform by engaging with elected officials, agencies, and media sources.