Jonathan Ryan, JD
Counsel to Center for Survivors of Torture
Jonathan Ryan is an attorney in private practice and the founder of the nonprofit organization, Advokato, which advocates on behalf of immigrants and refugees. Jonathan started his legal career as a staff attorney with American Gateways, launching the first Know Your Rights program for immigrants detained at the for-profit ICE detention center in Pearsall, TX. From 2008 to 2021 he served as CEO and President of RAICES. Jonathan currently serves as counsel to the Center for Survivors of Torture and represents numerous CST clients in their immigration cases.