My name is Cassie Elizabeth; and I know that as a parent, you want your child to have every advantage. I’ve seen firsthand how access (or the lack of it) can shape a young person’s future. That’s why before beginning law school, I started teaching American civics to international exchange students studying through U.S. Department of State programs. I learned quickly that when you make complicated systems relatable, young people not only understand their rights, they feel empowered to use them.

In law school, I carried that mission forward. As a fellow with a prominent New York law firm, I advised clients on digital assets and financial regulation; but what meant the most to me was helping expand the firm’s diversity pipeline initiative. We brought mock trial and moot court programs into underfunded schools across New York, giving students a chance to see themselves in spaces where they’re often left out.

My passion for protecting youth led me to Capitol Hill, where I lobbied Congress for stronger protections and authored national guides to help juvenile defenders safeguard children’s rights..

Today, I bring those worlds together. As a professional in consumer protection, I hold corporations accountable when they take advantage of families. And through De Jure Legacy, I’m translating that same fight for fairness into financial and legal literacy programs that give youth and families the tools to thrive.