The people accountable for this network.

As a tenants rights advocate

He counseled thousands of tenants regarding their rights in New York, Chicago and Arizona; established and directed tenants' rights organizing and litigation programs in New York, Chicago and Arizona; and organized and led rent strikes in over 50 buildings in New York City and Chicago.

As a legislative advocate

He directed a successful ballot initiative campaign which dramatically expanded AHCCCS eligibility in Arizona; conceived and advocated for Arizona’s first rental code in Tempe; participated in drafting amendments to landlord/tenant statutes in Chicago and Arizona; and participated in drafting criminal justice and sentencing reform legislation in Arizona.

As a paralegal contract provider

He engaged in all aspects of general litigation practice; drafted pleadings and motions from initial complaint through summary judgment; conducted discovery, both as plaintiff and defendant; and conducted extensive legal research.

In criminal defense and criminal justice advocacy

He advocated at the trial court level on behalf of criminal defendants; drafted state and federal appellate, post-conviction and habeas corpus briefs; and engaged in all aspects of prisoner civil rights litigation.

In family law advocacy

He drafted pleadings regarding dissolution of marriage, modification of child support, child custody and parenting time, and administered case files through the family court process.

Information systems

With over 30 years of experience in information systems, Keith has worked as an architect, developer, consultant and project manager, supporting mission-critical systems across a range of industries. He specializes in solving complex problems with practical, scalable solutions, often fueled by little more than coffee and determination.

The Milena Chapter

The Milena Chapter grew out of the community around Abi’s Books & Brews in Richmond, and it works to put useful things directly into the hands of people who need them: food, books, coffee, technology, information and community support. It is not built to look like a national charity. It is local, hands-on and distinctly Richmond, working at the intersection of literacy, food access, digital access, community resources, waste reduction and reuse, mutual aid, and direct assistance. Sometimes helping is complicated. The Chapter tries to make it simple.

Abi’s Books & Brews

Keith is the owner of Abi’s Books & Brews, a welcoming cafe and bookstore in Richmond, VA, built on the belief that strong communities are born from shared stories, warm coffee, and a little bit of kindness. Its mission is to create an inclusive space where people feel connected, inspired, and seen.