Community Legal Services Welcomes New Chief Growth Officer and Announces Strategic Leadership Advancements
Community Legal Services (CLS), the largest legal aid organization in Central Florida, has appointed Tracy Jacim as its new chief growth officer (CGO). This strategic leadership transition marks a significant shift in the organization’s mission-driven growth strategy as it continues expanding its impact across a 12-county service area. Jacim brings a bold vision and deep community ties to the role. As the CGO, she will lead fundraising and development, marketing and communications, and government
CLS Joins Legal Aid Leaders to Highlight the Critical Role Legal Aid Plays in Disaster Response
Legal aid leaders from across the country gathered in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, for Justice After the Storm: Disasters & Access to Justice Across the South, a legal aid forum hosted in collaboration with U.S. Representative Laurel Lee (FL-15). In addition to legal aid leaders, the event also brought together congressional staff, agency officials, and nonprofit partners to spotlight the urgent legal needs that arise before and after natural disasters across the Southern United States. The