Newsletters
How We Are Making Liberty & Justice for All Real in DC
July 3, 2025
The heart of our work is protecting our people. We protect our people through our direct legal services but also through our advocacy for government programs and laws that support the health of the pregnant and caregiving workers we serve.
Breaking News that Won't Break You
March 28, 2025
Villarreal Hutner P.C. will sponsor First Shift’s 5th Annual Dance Like a Mother at the Emerald Tier level, in the amount of $25,000! “Wait, what?,” you ask, “Emerald Tier?” Right!
Help Us Hire Another Lawyer!
January 7, 2025
First Shift is excited to launch a new project in 2025 to help D.C. domestic workers enforce their rights under the Domestic Worker Employment Rights Amendment Act of 2022, a law that we worked with the D.C. Chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance to get passed!
At last, a Policy Win for 2024!
December 20, 2024
We are so pleased to share the news that B25-319, the Fairness in Human Rights Administration Amendment Act of 2024, passed on December 17th, the D.C. Council’s last legislative hearing of 2024!
Fall into the latest with the First Sip
October 22, 2024
Cozy up with your favorite mug and check out what we’ve been up to.
The First Sip of the Year
January 16, 2024
As we bid farewell to the challenges of the past year, we step into a brand new chapter filled with hope, resilience, and unwavering commitment. Happy New Year!
We Danced!
May 16, 2025
Last Friday, we danced, re-connected, and expressed joy at our 5th Annual Dance Like a Mother Dance Party! Including pledges, we raised over $110,000 for pregnant and caregiving workers - a First Shift fundraising record, by far!
[Still] Supporting Workers in the DMV
February 28, 2025
We’ve started the year off with a lot of change and concern for the future. We continue to work tirelessly to educate and advocate for our clients, working parents and caregivers. We look forward to a year of partnership, positive change, and continuing the fight for justice.
It’s not all about the numbers but……
December 23, 2024
We know the numbers don’t tell the whole story; nonetheless, these are good numbers and we are proud to share them!
Joy in Struggle
December 12, 2024
As the year comes to a close, I can’t help but reflect on the privilege of service as Chair of the First Shift Board for 2024. This was an important year for the organization - marking 10 Years of fighting for equal rights on behalf of parents and caregivers.
Celebrate Summer with the First Sip
July 23, 2024
There’s no better way to describe our impact and visibility in our targeted communities than fresh, new, and exciting!