SeniorLAW Center

Octavia Williams

Staff Attorney, Tenant Rights

WHAT DO YOU DO AT SENIORLAW CENTER?

The Staff Attorney, Tenant Rights provides direct legal services to and engages in education and advocacy on behalf of older tenants who are facing housing instability or homelessness.

WHY DO YOU WORK AT SENIORLAW CENTER?

I am inspired by the work of SeniorLAW Center providing the highest quality representation to Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable citizens at risk of losing their homes. Housing is a human right that regardless of one’s financial status should not be denied. I am eager to join SeniorLAW Center to contribute to its mission and advocate for the needs of seniors in Philadelphia.

Leadership (professional)

Secretary NAACP Criminal Justice Committee

Awards

Iconic Philly Woman (2024) Citizen Police Oversight Commission

JOINED STAFF

January 2025

BEFORE SENIORLAW CENTER

Assistant District Attorney at The Philadelphia District Attorney Office

HAILS FROM

Philadelphia, PA

EDUCATION

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania – University of Pittsburgh School of Law