Senior Paralegal, Benefits Unit
B.A., Social Science/Legal Studies (magna cum laude), Clark University

Teresa (Terri) Lacava joined the LACCM staff as a Receptionist in June of 1989, and became an advocacy paralegal in the Disability and Housing Units in 1991. In 1998, Terri was promoted to Senior Paralegal. She is now an advocate in LACCM's Benefits Unit, and represents clients in administrative hearings before the Social Security Administration and the Division of Unemployment Insurance. Terri frequently conducts community outreach and trainings, including serving as a trainer for the Center for Legal Aid Education.  Terri also developed and coordinates LACCM's successful community legal education training series. In May 2006, Terri was honored as LACCM's Advocate of the Year at the Worcester County Bar Association's Equal Justice reception.