A Human Rights Attorney, Litigator and Consultant.
Working at the intersection of human rights & tech. Looking for my next opportunity to accelerate
change.
My approach
I was first introduced to the power of a courtroom from inside an immigration detention facility when I assisted a client who was the sole survivor of a massacre in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Working in a “hostile” jurisdiction that boasted an infamous immigration judge with a 97% denial rate prepared me well for my subsequent litigation roles and empowered me to employ innovative strategies in legal epicenters like the U.S.-Mexico border and The Hague, Netherlands. My legal and factual analysis encompasses not only traditional U.S. law but draws on a wide range of investigation and litigation skills honed before human rights mechanisms, immigration courts, and domestic and international criminal courts. Through various internships and staff attorney roles, I’ve learned the mechanics of litigation from all sides of the adversarial legal system.
Clients &
Collaborations
I have worked for and collaborated with a variety of partners, ranging from large institutions like the UNHCR to border NGOs like Border Servant Corps. I am always looking to collaborate with organizations utilizing strategic litigation, creative investigative research, and innovative tech tools to advance human rights in the U.S. and abroad.
I use the law to advance human rights and advise NGOS in tech initiatives.
I am a tech evangelist! Whether in the court room or in the field, I am passionate about digital security and believe better tech directly translates to better advocacy.
Kari Lenander, Border Servant Corps Executive Director
“"If you’re looking to implement a digital solution – combining technological and legal support to address humanitarian challenges – look no further than Ali Boyd. Ali’s background and experience, combined with her ability to understand on-the-ground circumstances and macro-situations, is invaluable. Ali actively listens, asks questions, provides step-by-step guided sessions to create high-impact solutions.”
Rebecca Shaeffer, Legal Director at Fair Trials (Americas)
"Ali is an incredible lawyer, researcher, colleague, project manager and innovator who brings top-notch tech and organizational skills to the human rights sector. Principled, driven, hard working, and deeply knowledgeable, Ali is constantly learning new skills to bring the work to the next level. No project is too big or complex for her to streamline and deliver. A priceless asset to any team.”
Claire Mahon, Global Human Rights Group
"I highly recommend Ali Boyd to anyone looking for a razor sharp and empathetic lawyer, a highly valued team member, and a respected people leader. Ali is a top notch lawyer, astutely able to apply a wide range of legal skills that are useful across various domestic and international issues and jurisdictions. She is innovative in her approach to conceptualizing and implementing solutions to problems, and I learned a lot from her about applying cutting edge tech solutions into our daily work and organizational processes, which enabled us to improve what we do and how we do it."