LOTUS Legal Clinic

LOTUS Legal Clinic LOTUS Legal Clinic serves victims of s*xual violence and human trafficking through four service plat

LOTUS is a free legal clinic serving Wisconsin victims of gender-based violence and human trafficking (labor and s*x.) We provide trauma-informed legal advocacy, policy initiatives, education, and survivor empowerment.

While it's technically true that anyone can be a victim of human trafficking, traffickers exploit existing vulnerabiliti...
09/03/2026

While it's technically true that anyone can be a victim of human trafficking, traffickers exploit existing vulnerabilities that put UNDERSERVED and MARGINALIZED communities at disproportionate risk of being victimized.

Immigration status, substance use issues, LGBTQ identities, physical/intellectual disabilities, and systemic racism are just some of the many factors that make certain people more vulnerable. Often, victims experience multiple intersecting factors, compounding their vulnerabilities and making it harder for them to access services.

LOTUS works with community partners and service providers to help identify potential trafficking situations, helping more victims access support and safety services. Our attorneys work with survivors to help them understand their legal options, make their own decisions, and ensure their rights and privacy are protected through out the process.

Trafficking prevention begins with understanding vulnerabilities to exploitation.

🎉SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! 🎉Today we're celebrating Gruber Law Offices for its generous sponsorship of LOTUS Legal Clinic's 10t...
09/02/2026

🎉SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! 🎉

Today we're celebrating Gruber Law Offices for its generous sponsorship of LOTUS Legal Clinic's 10th Anniversary Celebration!

As the founder of one of the largest personal injury law firms in the country, David Gruber is well known not only for providing caring and compassionate representation to injured Wisconsinites, but also for his unwavering support of his community.

THANK YOU Gruber Law Offices for your continued sponsorship and support of Wisconsin survivors!

Tickets are on sale now! Join us at No Studios on October 22nd to celebrate 10 years of impact!

https://tinyurl.com/CheersToTenYears

✨ SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! ✨You don't have to be a large corporation to make a big impact.A heartfelt thank you to our newest ...
09/01/2026

✨ SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! ✨

You don't have to be a large corporation to make a big impact.

A heartfelt thank you to our newest Champion -level sponsor, Jay & Stephanie Radtke, for their generous investment in survivors!

Their generosity helps make our 10th Anniversary Celebration possible while investing in the future of free, trauma-informed legal services for survivors. Thank you for standing with LOTUS and believing in a future where every survivor has access to justice and healing.

Join us on October 22nd as we celebrate 10 years of impact. Tickets are on sale NOW - We can't wait to celebrate with you!

https://tinyurl.com/CheersToTenYears

It’s hard to believe, but LOTUS is celebrating TEN YEARS of providing direct legal and support services to survivors of ...
08/28/2026

It’s hard to believe, but LOTUS is celebrating TEN YEARS of providing direct legal and support services to survivors of human trafficking and s*xual violence – what an amazing milestone!

We hope you will join us as on October 22nd, 6-9pm at No Studios in Milwaukee, as we gather together to honor a decade of impact, hear directly from survivors about the difference LOTUS has made, and celebrate the collective power of the advocates, supporters, and community members who make this work possible.

Tickets are on sale NOW! https://tinyurl.com/CheersToTenYears

Survivors face an incredibly long and difficult journey as they rebuild their lives after escaping trafficking. For thos...
08/25/2026

Survivors face an incredibly long and difficult journey as they rebuild their lives after escaping trafficking. For those with criminal records, every step toward a new beginning can end with the same question:

"Have you ever been convicted of a crime?"

The criminal records survivors carry are not a reflection of who they are—they are a consequence of their exploitation. Yet these records can continue to create barriers to employment, housing, education, and financial stability long after they have escaped their trafficker.

At LOTUS, we help survivors pursue criminal records relief, removing barriers created by their exploitation so they can access opportunities that should never have been out of reach.

Survivors deserve a future defined by their resilience—not by the crimes committed against them.

✨ SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! ✨A million thanks to Victoria Teerlink and Jeff Drope for joining our growing list of DEFENDER leve...
08/19/2026

✨ SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! ✨

A million thanks to Victoria Teerlink and Jeff Drope for joining our growing list of DEFENDER level sponsors!

Victoria very recently joined the LOTUS Board, and she brings a WEALTH of community engagement and nonprofit experience to our already STELLAR Board of Directors.

Victoria and Jeff's generosity helps make our 10th Anniversary Celebration possible while investing in the future of free, trauma-informed legal services for survivors. 💙

Event tickets are on sale NOW! Join us as we celebrate 10 years of impact on October 22 at Nō Studios in Milwaukee. https://tinyurl.com/CheersToTenYears

We can't wait to celebrate with you! 💙

08/17/2026

If you haven't yet become a newsletter subscriber - THIS IS OFFICIALLY YOUR SIGN!🚦

If you are a subscriber, you probably noticed there were TWO newsletters in your inbox last week - the second email has the correct fundraiser date (THURSDAY, October 22nd)

At least you know our newsletters are written and designed by humans, not A.I 😊

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🎉 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! 🎉Today we're celebrating Milwaukee Foundation's generous sponsorship of LOTUS Legal Clinic's 10t...
08/14/2026

🎉 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! 🎉

Today we're celebrating Milwaukee Foundation's generous sponsorship of LOTUS Legal Clinic's 10th Anniversary Celebration!

As Wisconsins's largest community foundation, GMF is truly the heart of Milwaukee's civic community - amplifying the missions of community-based organizations and bringing people and organizations together to help our region thrive.

THANK YOU Greater Milwaukee Foundation, for your sponsorship, your support, and your dedication to making Milwaukee a safer and more just community!

Interested in becoming a sponsor? We'd love to partner with you! Email [email protected] to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Tickets are on sale now! Join us at No Studios on October 22nd to celebrate 10 years of impact!

https://tinyurl.com/CheersToTenYears

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

✨ 10 Years of Investing in Survivors. ✨10 Years of Strengthening Our Community. As LOTUS celebrates a decade of impact, ...
08/14/2026

✨ 10 Years of Investing in Survivors.
✨10 Years of Strengthening Our Community.

As LOTUS celebrates a decade of impact, we're reflecting on the lives that have been transformed through the support of our community.

Since 2016, LOTUS has awarded $9,000 in scholarships to help survivors pursue education, build meaningful careers, and achieve lasting financial independence. From nursing and social work to commercial trucking and beyond, these scholarships have opened doors to new opportunities and brighter futures.

Every scholarship represents more than financial assistance—it is an investment in resilience, possibility, and the belief that every survivor deserves the opportunity to define their own future.

For ten years, supporters like you have made stories like these possible. As we celebrate this milestone, we're also looking ahead to the next decade of empowering survivors through legal advocacy, education, and life-changing opportunities.

Thank you for investing in survivors—and in a stronger, more compassionate community.

💙 Join us at No Studios on October 22nd to help us celebrate 10 years of impact and ensure the next decade is even more transformative.

https://tinyurl.com/CheersToTenYears

🎉SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! 🎉Let’s hear it for nonprofits supporting nonprofits!BIG THANKS to The Empowerment Place for their g...
08/12/2026

🎉SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! 🎉

Let’s hear it for nonprofits supporting nonprofits!

BIG THANKS to The Empowerment Place for their generous sponsorship of LOTUS Legal Clinic's 10th Anniversary Celebration!

Based in Berkley, IL, The Empowerment Place empowers underserved communities through a combination of faith-based principles and practical, evidence-based strategies helping individuals and families break free from cycles of pain, trauma, and stagnation.

THANK YOU for your support, and for your dedication to creating a safer, healthier, and more equitable community for all!

Interested in becoming a sponsor? We'd love to partner with you! Email [email protected] to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

And don't forget to save the date! Join us as we celebrate 10 years of impact on October 22 at Nō Studios in Milwaukee. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

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130 W. Bruce Street, Ste 450
Milwaukee, WI
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