Andrea Ferster is a public interest advocate in private practice who works to enforce federal environmental laws on behalf of local governments and citizens groups, and serves as General Counsel for the Rails to Trails Conservancy, which helps turn old railway tracks into pedestrian and bike paths. Motivated by the idea that lawyers are agents of social change, Andrea, as Past President of the D.C. Bar, developed programs to encourage members to participate in pro bono service. Now she helps lead The DC Reduced Fee Lawyer & Mediator Referral Service (DC Refers), a 501(c)(3) working to connect lawyers with modest-means clients seeking low-cost legal services. The service fills a gap for clients who don’t qualify for legal aid, but who nevertheless struggle to afford traditional legal services.