Christy Fisher Legal Fellowship

In February 2025, Christy Fisher retired after more than 11 years of service to Veterans at CVLC and well over 25 years in the legal aid field. In honor of Christy’s lifetime commitment to access to justice for all and her dedication to providing mentorship to young attorneys, Connecticut Veterans Legal Center is proud to announce the creation of the Christy Fisher Legal Fellowship.

This paid fellowship will allow a 2L or 3L student to develop their skills within the robust medical-legal partnership model at Connecticut Veterans Legal Center that provides the best holistic care for our clients in their path towards recovery.

SUPPORT THE FELLOWSHIP WITH A DONATION

We are now accepting gifts to support the Christy Fisher Legal Fellowship. Thanks to the early generosity of so many supporters, we have already met our original goal of $30,000! We have increase our goal to $50,000 by June 30 to fund this program for years to come.

Contributions of any amount made to support the Christy Fisher Legal Fellowship will help us reach our goal. Donors who make a one-time donation OR 3-year commitment totaling $1,500 or more will join our Founders Circle and receive life-long recognition as part of the Fellowship.

To make a gift or pledge today, contact Shannon Mykins, Director of Development and Communications at (203) 208-8635 or smykins@ctveteranslegal.org.

Christy Fisher, September 2024. Photo by David Apuzzo.

Who is Christy Fisher?

Christy Fisher speaking with CVLC Legal Inters Hilary Browning.
Photo by David Apuzzo.

Christy Fisher has a long-term commitment to public interest law, working in Connecticut and Washington, D.C. as a legal services attorney, clinical law instructor, and consultant on the provision of legal services.

Before joining the CVLC staff, Christy worked in the Lower Naugatuck Valley and New Haven as part of New Haven Legal Assistance Association, and served as a Program Officer with the Legal Services Corporation in D.C. As a clinical instructor of law, she has conducted programs ranging from consumer bankruptcy and community lawyering to her most recent position with the Veterans Clinic at Quinnipiac University’s School of Law.

In 2022, Christy received the Connecticut Bar Association’s Charles J. Parker Legal Services Award, in recognition of her “abiding interest in and dedication to the delivery of legal services to the disadvantaged in Connecticut.”

Christy Fisher retired in February 2025.

Thank You to the Fellowship Supporters