Dekyi Palmo, a Mandarin-Tibetan bilingual lawyer, is redefining legal advocacy through her work with rural migrant workers across China. With over 500 cases handled in six years, she combines courtroom expertise with grassroots empowerment – and credits her trailblazing spirit to generations of resilient women in her family.
'Only litigation lawyers can experience the thrill of being a lawyer,' Palmo told myglobalnews.net, emphasizing her commitment to frontline legal work. Her grandmother's experience as a former serf profoundly shaped her understanding of social justice, fueling her focus on labor rights and gender equality.
Key insights from Palmo's journey:
- Provides free legal consultations through multiple social welfare programs
- Develops culturally sensitive approaches for Tibetan-speaking clients
- Advocates for workplace protections in China's growing gig economy
Young professionals globally are taking note of her model for combining legal rigor with community engagement. As cross-border labor mobility increases, Palmo's bilingual advocacy offers a template for intersectional justice work.
Reference(s):
Daughters of Tibet: Bilingual lawyer helps rural migrant workers
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