Andrea Sloan - JD/Executive Directorinfo@women-law.org

Andrea received her law degree from the University of Texas. She left a highly successful civil litigation practice at Haynes and Boone, LLP to focus her energies on bringing legal relief to victims of domestic violence. Andi brings to the Project not only her substantial legal expertise, but also a unique talent for team-building and insight into program development. Andrea has a rich background in non-profit management including strategic planning, fundraising and funds allocation. Andi is a longtime community advocate, previously serving with the City of Austin’s HIV Planning Council, Texas Freedom Network steering committee, the Texas Hill Country Ride for AIDS, and United Way of Central Texas.

Annette Lamoreaux - JD/Legal Directorinfo@women-law.org

Annette received her law degree from Loyola Law School and her bachelor’s degree at Princeton University. Most recently she has served as the Director of Legal Advocacy Programs for the Houston NAACP. It was there that she worked as a branch manager and supervisor for a weekly civil legal clinic for low-income clients. In addition, Ms. Lamoreaux worked within a federally funded direct services program specializing in services for HIV positive clients. Prior to her work at the NAACP, Ms. Lamoreaux served as Legal Director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut. Besides supervising a legal program composed of over 8,500 members, Ms. Lamoreaux made frequent public speaking and television appearances in order to promote civil liberties locally.

Current paid staff 

The Project employs 18 staff, 14 full-time and 4 part-time, the majority of whom are attorneys experienced in providing legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence.