Michael C. Pope, Esq.

Executive Director

Mike began his legal career in 2010 as Youth Represent’s first Staff Attorney. Driven by a passion for youth justice and a deep commitment to the organization’s mission, Mike has remained at Youth Represent ever since. In 2012, he became Director of Community Partnerships, helping to build the organization’s innovative Community Partnership model. By 2015, as Legal Director, Mike led Youth Represent’s groundbreaking Systemic Litigation Practice, filing multiple class action cases that brought over $8 million in settlement funds to more than 22,000 people harmed by unlawful corporate practices. In 2019, he was promoted to Executive Director, where he continues to focus on building a powerful and courageous organization.

Mike frequently speaks on nonprofit management, leadership, and the use of systemic tools to advance human and civil rights. His greatest pride comes from being a husband and father to his two children, Evelyn and Daxton. A Seattle transplant turned Brooklynite, Mike embraces a life philosophy that doesn’t tolerate bad coffee, subpar wine, or uninspiring movies. He secretly loves the rain, runs marathons, and bikes across the Brooklyn Bridge to work nearly every day.

Cases of Note: Matter of Boone v. New York City Dept. of Educ., 53 Misc. 3d 380 (published NY Law Journal), Kelly v. Brooklyn Events Center, LLC et al., No. 17 Civ. 4600 (E.D.N.Y.) (securing organizational class action certification), People v. Ferreyra, Case No. 05936N-2002, NY Crim. Ct., Aguilera et al v. Uber Technologies, Inc. (Index No.: 509275/2023).

email: mpope@youthrepresent.org