Connecticut Legal Services (CLS) proudly announces the selection of Attorney Nilda Rodriguez Havrilla as its new Deputy Director. Attorney Rodriguez Havrilla becomes the first Latina to serve in this leadership role in the organization’s history.
Attorney Rodriguez Havrilla brings more than two decades of legal experience and a deep commitment to access to justice for low-income individuals and families across Connecticut. She has served at CLS since 2004 and most recently held the position of Litigation and Advocacy Director, a role she has served in since 2019.
Throughout her tenure, she has represented clients in eviction defense, housing discrimination matters, federal False Claim Act cases, and an appeal before the Connecticut Appellate Court. A graduate of Trinity College and Northeastern University School of Law, she has been widely recognized for her leadership and service, including her appointment by Governor Ned Lamont to the Connecticut Advisory Council on Housing Matters, her role as Co-Chair of the Connecticut Bar Association’s Legal Aid and Public Defense Committee, and her service on the United States District Court Federal Advisory Committee.
“Connecticut Legal Services has been my professional home for more than 20 years,” said Attorney Rodriguez Havrilla. “I am honored to step into the role of Deputy Director and to continue advancing our mission to ensure that low-income residents have access to justice, safe housing, and economic stability.”
As Deputy Director, Attorney Rodriguez Havrilla will help guide CLS’s statewide advocacy strategy, strengthen partnerships, support staff development, and advance systemic initiatives that address poverty and injustice.
For more information, please contact:
Natalia Moreno
Connecticut Legal Services
860.357.9315 – Nmoreno@ctlegal.org