Govinda Lilamrita Devi is an accomplished legal professional and academic with expertise in family, criminal, immigration, and international human rights law. She holds the title of Doctor of Juridical Science (“S.J.D.”) in Health Law from Delaware Law School (Wilmington, USA). She holds a Master’s degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (New York, USA). She has significant experience managing legal projects, mentoring legal professionals, and advocating for vulnerable populations, including adults and children who have experienced severe trauma. She has litigated complex abuse and neglect cases in Family Court, navigating the procedural intricacies of family, criminal, and immigration court proceedings, often occurring simultaneously. She was also awarded a fellowship to conceptualize and design a child protection initiative for migrant children. She currently supervises and manages an interdisciplinary practice between social workers, forensic psychiatrists, and legal professionals. She has received extensive training and presented seminars on trauma-informed lawyering and the representation of adults and minors who have suffered emotional and physical abuse, including rape. She is an Associate Clinical Professor and aspires to write and publish using Srila Prabhupada’s books as a reference and guide. 

Govinda Lilamrita Devi joined ISKCON in New York, US, and served at 26 Second Avenue and Gita Nagari Farm. She was involved in giving legal advice, preaching, book distribution, and managing services, as well as other services. Govinda Lilamrita has been involved in service with the CPO Review Committee. She is the GBC-appointed Chair and Convener of the Child Protection Oversight Committee.