Brooke Menschel is a civil rights attorney and Senior Counsel at Democracy Forward, where she advances legal and policy strategies to protect democratic institutions, civil rights, and access to justice. With extensive experience in law reform and public interest advocacy, she has litigated complex cases at both the trial and appellate levels in federal courts. Her work spans criminal and juvenile justice reform, conditions of confinement, immigration, and education equity. Combining legal expertise with a strong background in communications and policy advocacy, Menschel is committed to driving systemic change and expanding opportunities for historically underserved communities through strategic litigation and public policy initiatives.