Project Team
Sarah Coffey Bowes
Civil Justice, Executive Director
Sarah Coffey Bowes, Esq. is a veteran non-profit manager with a strong background in programmatic growth, sustainability, and strategic planning. Sarah supervised the operation and continuous expansion of the award-winning Maryland Courts Self-Help Centers - a network of legal service centers operated via a contract between the Maryland Judiciary and Maryland Legal Aid’s subsidiary, the Maryland Center for Legal Assistance. Under her leadership, Maryland’s self-help centers grew from an experimental, pilot program to a robust, statewide network of 6 offices serving more than 80,000 Marylanders yearly.
Most recently, Sarah served as the Deputy Director of the Self-Represented Litigation Network (SRLN), a nationwide network of justice system professionals who work to improve access to justice for the unrepresented. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts from Georgetown University. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law where she received the Ward Kershaw Award for Client Advocacy.
Carrie McCully
Civil Justice, Deputy Director
Carrie McCully is the Deputy Director of Civil Justice, where she oversees the day-to-day operations of Civil Justice and its referral network. A longtime and dedicated advocate for the working poor in Maryland, Carrie was instrumental in creating the Foreclosure Brief Legal Advice project, which helped hundreds of homeowners obtain timely and affordable legal advice from foreclosure defense attorneys with no income restrictions.
She also managed the low bono foreclosure mediation representation program and the Of Counsel program. Prior to joining Civil Justice, Carrie worked for four years as a senior mortgage processor, and continues to speak at conferences for housing counselors about the many challenges faced by the working poor. She graduated from Lock Haven University with a B.A. in Journalism.
Kelly Egan
Program Manager, Maryland Justice Passport
Kelly Egan joined Civil Justice in May 2025 as the Program Manager for the Maryland Justice Passport. She provides program oversight and coordinates with program partners to deliver barrier-reducing access to legal services. She is passionate about equitable service provision and maximizing program impact.
Kelly came to Civil Justice with a background in Refugee Integration, specializing in managing economic empowerment and employment development programs. With an MA in Political Science and a history working with vulnerable populations, Kelly is excited to be a part of an organization that strives to improve access to justice for Marylanders. Outside of Civil Justice, Kelly enjoys figure skating, proudly representing the Skating Club of Northern Virginia.
Brienne Kordis
Technical Development Lead
Brienne Kordis joined Civil Justice in January 2024 as the Web Application Developer and became the Technical Development Lead in September 2024. She provides web development, data management, and maintenance of CJ's applications, including the Coordinated Intake System and Maryland Justice Passport.
Before joining the team, Brienne worked for a technology consulting company that specialized in web and data solutions for nonprofits. With an MA in international Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University, her transition to tech was prompted by acknowledging the need for better data management systems while working at anti-corruption and human rights centered organizations. When away from a computer keyboard, Brienne enjoys sewing, dancing, and baking.
