Katie Wagner is the Executive Director of Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA), which provides legal and education services to the New York arts community.

Amy was a professional ballet dancer for many years in Canada, Sweden, and the US, before returning to school to get her bachelor’s degree from NYU

Ross is the Legal Services Coordinator at VLA. In his role, Ross serves as the point-of-contact for all inquiries from clients and volunteer attorneys. Prior

Marcus is currently serving as a Staff Attorney at VLA. Prior to his legal career, he received a BFA in Film and Television from New

Dr. Hilary Whitham Sánchez is Director of Development, managing VLA’s dedicated community of supporters. An art historian, she has more than fifteen years of experience

As Director of Operations, Sasha manages finances and operations for the organization. Prior to joining VLA, she served as a program manager at the Texas

Monica is the Marketing & Communications Manager at VLA, where she effectively manages the logistics and publication of VLA education courses and actively engages with

Julia Pettis joined VLA in March 2025. Since then, she has taken on responsibilities primarily focused on fostering strong connections between VLA, its clients, and