Kaushiki is a career defender in both the criminal legal and family regulation systems. She is the current Founding Executive Director of Carolina Parent Defenders, a legal nonprofit dedicated to the representation of parents in the family regulation system. Prior to moving back to North Carolina, she led the development of the criminal defense practice and then the family defense practice at Still She Rises, Tulsa. Before working in mission driven holistic organizations, Kaushiki developed and honed her trials skills as a deputy defender in Jefferson County, Golorado. Outside of the courtroom, Kaushiki’s advocacy is informed by and with working in tandem with community members, grassroots organizers, and student advocates on how to dismantle carceral systems and create spaces of community care. Kaushiki has been invited to lead training in client led representation, litigation skills, and developing holistic practices. Kaushiki received her Bachelor of Arts from The University of Texas at Austin and her Juris Doctorate from The University of Cincinnati College of Law. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing yoga, reading, and trying to perfect The Bear-inspired omelette.