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September 23, 2026 (BALTIMORE, MD) – Community Law Center (CLC) is proud to announce a slate of new members to its board of directors. The nonprofit legal services organization recently elected David Allen, Randi Hyatt, Cynthia Jacobs, EJ Shepard, and Kate Simms.
David Allen, a lifelong Baltimorean, has been an attorney for more than two decades. has a long-term interest in real estate development, management, and community revitalization.
Randi K. Hyatt is partner at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani (GRSM) in Baltimore City, Maryland, where she focuses her practice on management side labor and employment law. In 2025, Hyatt received the Inez Robb Community Champion Award for Pro Bono Service, presented by Community Law Center, for her work as a pro bono employment counsel to nonprofit organizations.
Cynthia Jacobs is a Baltimore County resident and PhD candidate who works at a small nonprofit in Baltimore City, Maryland. Her previous work experience involved legal case management, group facilitation, community engagement, and advocacy.
Edward J. “EJ” Shepard is the founder and chief executive officer of EJS Consultation Agency LLC, a Baltimore-based consulting firm. He is also the founder of Building Generational Wealth Youth Program, a nonprofit organization focused on expanding financial literacy, economic mobility, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building education for young people.
Kate Simms is a proud lifelong Baltimore City resident and active civic leader. She is a passionate community advocate with experience in neighborhood representation, grassroots advocacy, and finance.
“As CLC marks 40 years of service, these five members strengthen our ability to stand alongside Maryland's nonprofits and neighborhoods for the next 40. Each brings a record of commitment to the communities we serve, and I'm proud to welcome them,” said Brian Meltzer, chair of the board.
CLC’s Board of Directors is now 20 members strong, the largest in the organization’s recent history.
About Community Law Center
Community Law Center is proud to be a legal partner to nonprofits and neighborhood associations throughout the state of Maryland. Based in Baltimore City, CLC integrates a large network of pro bono attorneys who take on a variety of cases including zoning and trademark issues, incorporation, and contract negotiation. 2026 marks Community Law Center’s 40th anniversary of service.
For Press Inquiries
Contact communications@communitylaw.org.
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