Kat Janssen

Kat (he/they) is a 2L at Emory University School of Law with an interest in civil rights law. Currently, they are the Co-President of Emory OUTLaw, Co-Communications Chair of Emory National Lawyers Guild, and the 2L Representative for the Disabled Law Students Association. Additionally, he is a member of Lawyers for Good Government’s 2025 L4GG Leadership Cohort. As a lifelong Georgia resident, Kat is passionate about advocating for disabled, queer, and transgender communities within Georgia. They take an intersectional approach to their advocacy and are particularly interested in the intersections between transgender rights and racial justice.

“Ever since SLCY hosted its first Name Change Clinic in March, I have been consistently impressed by SLCY’s dedication to ending youth homelessness and increasing accessibility to legal services. By combining my experience in legal advocacy and community organizing, I will work with SLCY and our community partners to provide accessible, individualized support to young people experiencing homelessness and/or housing instability. I am honored to be a part of such a hardworking, compassionate community, and I am excited to connect with you soon!” 

-Kat Janssen