Sarida Scott has ten years of legal experience, much of which has been devoted to working with the community and in legal services.  Her previous experience includes working as a community prosecutor for the City of Detroit Law Department where she collaborated with various city department, country representatives and community groups to resolve quality of life issues.  She was also the corporation counsel representative to the newly created Department of Administreative Hearings, designed to more effectively address property maintenance and solid waste issues in Detroit.  Sarida began working for CLR in 2006 as our Director of Legal Services and Policy.  She received a BSE from the University of Michigan and is a 1997 graduate of the Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley.  Sarida was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1997.

Leor Barak has over four years of legal, public interest and community experience, most of which has involved communities in the City of Detroit.  After some experience working in the corporate legal environment and in private practice, Leor litigated as a practicing student attorney and served as a Board Member at the Free Legal Aid Clinic, Inc., which provides legal services to low income individuals.  In addition, Leor has experience with the Civil Rights Division of the Attorney General’s Office as well as the Wayne County Corporation Counsel.  Leor began as the Community Legal Resources Pro Bono Program Manager in March of 2007.  He received a BA in Political Science from the University of Michigan in 2002 and a Juris Doctorate from Wayne State University Law School in 2006.  Leor is also currently working towards a Masters in Business Administration from Kettering University.

Sara Jean Baker has over 3 years experience in non-profit. She previously worked at Central Care Management Organization, where she was integral in the intake and referral process and improved quality standards and reporting methods.  She has over 7 years professional administrative experience and is currently working towards earning her bachelor's degree in Communications.