Kim Reeder, Director, Lexington Office (left)
Tiffanie Tagaloa, Attorney, (right)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Sydney Pepper Ballachino, Director of Advancement

spepper@childrenslawky.org | (859) 431-3313 x 157

LEXINGTON, KY – Children’s Law Center (CLC), a nonprofit law firm providing legal representation and policy advocacy for youth in Kentucky and Ohio, has expanded its Lexington presence with two new hires: Kimberley Reeder as Director of the Lexington Office and Tiffanie Tagaloa as Staff Attorney.

“Kim’s longstanding experience in law and education—combined with her passion for being a changemaker for Kentucky’s kids—make her the ideal leader to deepen CLC’s impact in central Kentucky and beyond,” said Sasha Naiman, CLC Executive Director. “Together, Kim and Tiffanie bring strong legal skills and demonstrated success at building partnerships. I am confident they’ll help refine CLC’s strategic vision for serving children and families across the Commonwealth.”

Reeder, who is from Morehead, KY, brings nearly two decades of experience in legal practice and professional leadership, along with extensive work teaching and mentoring students in Kentucky. She previously served as Practice Operations Director for Baker McKenzie’s global Tax Practice in Washington, D.C, where she was elevated to partner and argued cases before the Iowa Supreme Court and California First District Court of Appeal. She has also taught in Rowan County and Covington schools and with the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program. She holds a joint J.D./M.P.P. from the University of North Carolina and Duke University and a B.A. from Yale University.

Reeder is joined by Lexington native Tiffanie Tagaloa. Tagaloa earned her J.D. from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law. During law school, she served as a staff editor on the Kentucky Law Journal, helped indigent clients through an externship at Fayette County Department of Public Advocacy, and supported legal advocacy for underrepresented youth through an internship with the ACLU of Kentucky.

“I’m deeply grateful to join Children’s Law Center and to do work rooted in honoring children’s dignity,” said Reeder. “The Lexington-based team, working with the broader team in Covington, will stand with youth when legal systems fall short. Through direct legal services and policy advocacy, we have an opportunity to build a trusted, lasting presence for vulnerable youth in central Kentucky and in other communities in the Commonwealth."

About Children’s Law Center, Inc.
Children's Law Center, Inc. (CLC) is a nonprofit legal service center that protects the rights of children and youth — so they can grow up in safe, healthy ways. We achieve our mission through direct legal assistance, policy reform, community education, and information & referral.

Established in 1989, CLC offers vital advocacy in the child welfare system, justice system, education system, and beyond. CLC provides services in Kentucky and Ohio, while collaborating with regional and national organizations on youth law and policy.

Learn more about CLC, its programs, and its impact by visiting https://www.childrenslawky.org.

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