About Us

PUBLIC COUNSEL

Public Counsel is the nation's largest pro bono law firm. Founded in 1970, Public Counsel strives to achieve three main goals: protect the legal rights of disadvantaged children; represent immigrants who have been the victims of torture, persecution, domestic violence, trafficking, and other crimes; and foster economic justice by providing individuals and institutions in underserved communities with access to quality legal representation. Through a pro bono model that leverages the talents and dedication of thousands of attorney and law student volunteers, along with an in-house staff of more than 75 attorneys and social workers, Public Counsel annually assists more than 30,000 families, children, immigrants, veterans, and nonprofit organizations and addresses systemic poverty and civil rights issues through impact litigation and policy advocacy. For more information, visit www.publiccounsel.org.

CALDWELL LESLIE & PROCTOR

Caldwell Leslie & Proctor, PC is a litigation boutique law firm located in Los Angeles. Founded in 1988 as an intelligent alternative to large law firms, Caldwell Leslie has attracted a loyal roster of clients, including Fortune 500 corporations, closely held businesses, major studios and networks, new media and emerging technology companies, cities and counties, state and local agencies, foreign companies, professionals and community groups. Caldwell Leslie places a strong value on service to the community and, in the last few years alone, the firm’s dedication to pro bono work has been recognized by some of the largest public interest organizations in Southern California. Caldwell Leslie and its attorneys have been honored with the 2013 Pro Bono Service Award from the ACLU of Southern California, the 2012 Pro Bono Service Award from the Asian Pacific American Legal Center, and the 2010 Pro Bono Firm of the Year from Bet Tzedek. For more information, visit www.caldwell-leslie.com.

EQUAL RIGHTS ADVOCATES

Equ al Rights Advocates (ERA) is a national civil rights organization dedicated to protecting and expanding economic and educational access and opportunities for women and girls. Founded in 1974, ERA has been a pioneer advancing equality in work and schools for hundreds of thousands of women across the country. Through its campaign approach—incorporating public education, legislative advocacy, and litigation—ERA seeks to assist women and girls throughout a life-long continuum: ensuring equality in their educational experience, combating sex discrimination in the workforce, and advocating for workplaces hospitable to working families. Learn more at www.equalrights.org.