About Us
Meet The Team
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Soham Pandey – A student at Skyline High School originally from Hyderabad, India, Soham co-founded LAFI after completing immigration law courses through Yale and UPenn and participating in programs at Stanford and Georgetown. As Vice President of his school’s Hindu YUVA club, he is deeply committed to making legal resources more accessible for immigrant communities.
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Yashas Vanagundi – Inspired by his own family's immigration journey, Yashas has taken law courses at Yale and UPenn. He co-founded LAFI to offer clear and trustworthy legal support so immigrants don’t feel alone as they navigate the process. He is also the treasurer of the Investing club and motivated to helping Immigrants and Refugees around the world.
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Yashwanth Pillutla – LAFI’s Social Media Manager, Yashwanth is dedicated to building community-centered legal support. As a first-generation American, he’s familiar with the challenges immigrant families face and is passionate about promoting empowerment through representation and advocacy.
Why Us?
Why Choose Us?
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Completely Free Services – We believe everyone deserves access to legal support, regardless of financial constraints.
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Well-Educated and Continuously Learning Team – While not licensed attorneys, our founders have completed respected courses from Yale, UPenn, Stanford, and Georgetown, with ongoing plans to deepen their knowledge.
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Immigrant-Focused Support – We understand the unique legal and emotional needs of immigrant and refugee communities and tailor our assistance accordingly. LAFI
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Committed to Empowerment – We’re more than advisors—we are allies who believe in equality, equity, and providing everyone the opportunities they deserve.
Our
Vision
We envision a world where every immigrant has quick access to world class legal representation, ensuring that you are educated all while keeping it affordable.