CHANÉE FRANKLIN MINOR
Oakland
Summary
Attorney, policy expert, and movement lawyer with over 20 years of experience in advancing labor rights, defending vulnerable populations, and fostering systemic change. Recognized for spearheading high-impact legal initiatives, building transnational coalitions, and leveraging legal expertise to expand workplace protections and address human trafficking.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
BHYV Consulting, LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Provide strategic guidance on labor rights and policy development, including campaigns to address systemic inequities
- Advise organizations on transnational collaboration and accountability mechanisms.
Managing Director
Just Cities Institute
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Led equity-focused initiatives to advance social justice through coalition-building and policy innovation
- Directed workshops and campaigns addressing labor rights and worker protections
- Public Advocates — Deputy Managing Attorney
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Advocated for equitable workplace policies and labor rights, supporting clients in challenging systemic barriers
- Managed litigation and advocacy efforts to expand labor protections.
Program — Executive Director
Oakland Rent Adjustment
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Oversaw legal and policy initiatives that advanced tenant rights and equitable housing practices
- Collaborated with stakeholders to design and implement protections for marginalized communities.
Senior Staff Attorney
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Led the development of a community mediation program focused on equitable conflict resolution
- Advised on policy frameworks to enhance labor protections and promote workplace equity.
Commissioner
California Fair Employment and Housing Commission
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Expanded workplace protections for women, the transgender community, and the formerly incarcerated
- Advocated for policies addressing labor trafficking and systemic inequities in employment.
Trial Attorney
Eviction Defense Center
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Represented vulnerable populations in high-stakes legal disputes, securing equitable outcomes through advocacy and litigation.
Education
Juris Doctorate -
Cornell University Law School
Master's - International Public Policy, Specialization in International Conflict Resolution
American University of Paris
Master's - Public Policy
University of Oxford
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Los Angeles
Skills
- Transnational Movement Lawyering
- Legal Advocacy and Policy Development
- Coalition Building and Stakeholder Engagement
- Labor Rights and Corporate Accountability
- Strategic Program Design and Implementation
- Multilingual Communication
Accomplishments
- Advocated for expanded labor rights and workplace protections for marginalized groups.
- Conducted fieldwork at the International Criminal Court, supporting mediation and accountability mechanisms.
- Spearheaded initiatives addressing human trafficking and labor justice in global supply chains.
- Designed and implemented policy frameworks to promote gender justice and equitable labor practices.
- Collaborated with global stakeholders to develop and enforce worker protections in transnational contexts.
Languages
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Managing Director
Just Cities Institute
01.2023 - 01.2024
Principal
BHYV Consulting, LLC
01.2022 - Current
01.2022 - 01.2023
Program — Executive Director
Oakland Rent Adjustment
01.2018 - 01.2022
Senior Staff Attorney
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board
01.2011 - 01.2018
Commissioner
California Fair Employment and Housing Commission
01.2011 - 01.2018
Trial Attorney
Eviction Defense Center
01.2004 - 01.2006
Master's - International Public Policy, Specialization in International Conflict Resolution
American University of Paris
Master's - Public Policy
University of Oxford
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Los Angeles
Juris Doctorate -
Cornell University Law School
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