Sarah McMorris has been appointed as an Equal Justice Works Katrina Fellow to work at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services in New Orleans. Her fellowship is funded by Equal Justice Works, JEHT Foundation and the global law firm of Debevoise & Plimpton.

McMorris will focus on housing, FEMA assistance and insurance issues that Katrina victims face. Her goals include saving housing for tenants and helping homeowners with legal problems that arise with rebuilding.

Previously, McMorris was a staff attorney at Acadiana Legal Services in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She has a law degree and B.A. from Louisiana State University.

Equal Justice Works is a national leader in creating postgraduate public interests opportunities for lawyers and law students.  The JEHT Foundation supports human rights, social justice and community building.

Debevoise & Plimpton is one of America's largest law firms and an award winning national leader in pro bono services.  Debevoise & Plimpton has offices in 8 cities including New York and Washington, D.C.