Before joining Legal Council, Sam Lopata gained ample experience in research, writing, creating content, and advocacy. This includes a graduate internship at Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence and a fellowship in government relations and public policy at Polaris. He also was an analyst with Mission Measurement where he conducted client outreach, created presentations, and analyzed program data. With a Master of Science in Social Administration at Case Western Reserve University, Sam has dedicated his career to working for organizations committed to social change.