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Three Public Counsel Teams Win 2025 CLAY…

Public Counsel is proud to announce that three Public Counsel legal teams have been named 2025 …

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Navigating the New Administration: Resources for Nonprofits

Navigating the New Administration: Resources for Nonprofits As the new administration implements policies affecting DEI …

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Celebrating Champions of Justice at our William…

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Public Counsel’s William O. Douglas Award Dinner—whether …

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Public Counsel Will Not Back Down

We remain committed to our mission and serving immigrant and LGBTQIA+ communities. In just its …

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Public Counsel’s Fire Relief and Recovery Services…

Public Counsel’s Fire Relief and Recovery Services for LA County This web page serves as …

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Upholding the Rule of Law Starts Now—Join…

Public Counsel is ready to fight back against policies that threaten our communities. The 2024 …

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Our Community Made Giving Tuesday a Success!

We are overjoyed and humbled to share some incredible news. Thanks to our incredible community …

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Federal Judge Issues Groundbreaking Ruling in Favor…

VA Ordered to Build Thousands of Housing Units on West LA Campus; Leases Voided for …

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Street Vendors Secure Groundbreaking Settlement with City…

Vendors Successfully Hold City Accountable for Violating State Law, Catalyze Profound Changes in How City …

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Public Counsel Names Kathryn Eidmann President &…

Announcing Our New President & CEO:Kathryn Eidmann Civil Rights Lawyer to Lead Public Interest Law …

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LA Forward Institute v. City of Los…

Stopping the City of LA’s Obstruction and Discrimination to Build Affordable Housing in Venice.

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Public Counsel Attorneys Honored with 2024 CLAY…

We are thrilled to announce that Public Counsel attorneys Gina Amato Lough and Kathleen Rivas …

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Honoring the Legacy of Civil Rights Giant…

Last week, we lost a pillar of the Civil Rights Movement. Reverend James M. Lawson, …

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Landmark Ruling Allows Lawsuit to Dismantle NYC…

Last week, Public Counsel secured a major victory in our fight to address deep-rooted racial …

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Judge Orders Forensic Audit and Enforcement of…

For years, nearly 6,000 Los Angeles residents lived under draconian curfew restrictions—often prohibiting them from …

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