Our Staff
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Perla Baez
Immigration Civil Legal Advocate DirectorPerla Baez
Immigration Civil Legal Advocate Director contactPerla Baez (she/her/hers) graduated from SUNY Albany with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Spanish Literature. Prior to joining The Bronx Defenders, she worked as a Legal Interpreter for a criminal defense attorney; interned at the office of the Bronx Borough President; and was part of a legal support group working with the Finance and Records Department for Fitzpatrick Harper Cella Scinto. Since joining The Bronx Defenders, Perla has held many positions, including as a Receptionist, Legal Assistant, Arraignment Clerk, and Team Administrator before moving into her current role as an Immigration Civil Legal Advocate. Perla is fluent in Spanish.
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Jaimie R Gautier
Arraignment Court AdvocateJaimie R Gautier
Arraignment Court Advocate contactJaimie Blas (she/her/hers) is passionate about community service, philanthropy and helping others. Growing up and witnessing how unjust our legal system can be has fueled her passion for social justice. Prior to joining The Bronx Defenders, Jaimie worked as an office manager for a diamond manufacturer in New York City. During her time there, she managed the daily operations and administrative functions of the office.