Karly joined MLRI as a fellow in October 2026 after graduating from the University of Texas School of Law. Her project is supported by the Mike A. Myers Fellowship in Public Interest Law through the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law. Karly will work with the Family Law & Domestic Violence team to litigate abuse prevention orders under the recently added “coercive control” basis and develop advocacy materials to support implementation of the law.
Prior to law school, Karly received a B.A. from Wake Forest University. She is passionate about advancing access to justice through legal advocacy. She is a native of Massachusetts and enjoys cooking, crafting, and being outside.