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Nonprofit law firm advancing civil rights and justice through comprehensive legal advocacy, pro bono support, and community-led transformation in Los Angeles and beyond.

➡️ U. Serve L.A. is an annual celebration of public interest and pro bono leadership, supporting initiatives that emp...
04/27/2026

➡️ U. Serve L.A. is an annual celebration of public interest and pro bono leadership, supporting initiatives that empower students to serve communities across Los Angeles and beyond.

This month, U. Serve L.A. honored Public Counsel’s own Nisha Vyas for her visionary leadership advancing housing justice and economic equity 🏠✔️

From the start of her career, Nisha has championed the idea that the law should be a tool for justice, not privilege-a commitment shaped during her time at UCLA Law and in the Epstein Program.

Today, as Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Public Counsel, she leads innovative strategies that advance civil rights and expand opportunity through community-centered advocacy.

From homelessness prevention to preserving affordable housing, Nisha’s work continues to make a meaningful impact across Los Angeles.

Congratulations, Nisha!

04/24/2026

Our staff came together to pause, reflect, and recharge at , made possible by the . A reminder that caring for one another is part of sustaining the fight for justice🪻🪷🌷

04/23/2026

📣 Let’s stand up for small businesses!

Today , .hutt and introduced a motion to create a Commercial Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance for the City of Los Angeles!

Many small businesses face harassment from their landlords, and it’s pushing the businesses we rely on OUT of our neighborhoods.

This is an important step forward to protect our communities and the local shops and entrepreneurs at the heart of our city.

Public Counsel is hiring for two leadership positions that help drive high-impact advocacy and strengthen our work along...
04/21/2026

Public Counsel is hiring for two leadership positions that help drive high-impact advocacy and strengthen our work alongside communities across California:

⚖️ Managing Attorney
Help lead our impact litigation team and oversee high-impact cases rooted in direct services and community-identified needs.
📅 Apply by May 31, 2026

⚖️ Director of Pro Bono (Deadline approaching!)
Lead our nationally recognized pro bono program and help mobilize the legal community in service of civil rights and justice.
📅 Apply by April 24, 2026

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them, share this post, or apply today.

🔗 Learn more: PublicCounsel.org/Career-Opportunities

04/21/2026

🤔 What if a lender charged 300%+ interest on a small loan? In California, that can still happen.

That’s why Dolores Huerta is speaking out in support of , a common-sense bill to cap payday loan interest rates at 36% and help end the debt trap hurting working families across California.

Authored by and .

Here’s what this bill does, plain and simple:
✔️ Caps sky-high interest rates on payday and small-dollar loans under $2,500
✔️ Helps stop borrowers from getting trapped in cycles of repeat debt
✔️ Aligns California with protections already in place for military servicemembers and in 21+ other states

When people are struggling to cover rent, groceries, or medical costs, they should not be pushed deeper into crisis by predatory lending. AB 2558 is about fairness, dignity, and protecting Californians from exploitation.

🎥 Watch Dolores Huerta’s message.
📣 Help AB2558 build momentum ahead of April 23 hearing.
🔗 Learn more at CaliforniansForEconomicJustice.org

We are proud to welcome Belinda Escobosa to Public Counsel as our new Director of Litigation and the Irell & Manella Cha...
04/21/2026

We are proud to welcome Belinda Escobosa to Public Counsel as our new Director of Litigation and the Irell & Manella Chair in Public Interest Law.

Belinda is a senior civil rights attorney with more than two decades of experience in impact litigation, organizational leadership, and public interest law. She leads complex litigation and legal advocacy to advance civil rights, racial justice, constitutional protections, and equitable systems change.

Having served in senior leadership roles at leading civil rights organizations including MALDEF, the National Immigration Law Center, the Asian Law Caucus, and the ACLU of Southern California, Belinda brings extraordinary depth of experience, vision, and leadership to this role.

We are honored to welcome Belinda to Public Counsel and excited for all she will bring to our work and the communities we serve.

We’re proud to share the full slate of honorees and special guests for Public Counsel’s 2026 William O. Douglas Award Di...
04/17/2026

We’re proud to share the full slate of honorees and special guests for Public Counsel’s 2026 William O. Douglas Award Dinner on April 29 ⚜️

This year, we are honored to recognize Vice President Kamala D. Harris with the William O. Douglas Award, with the Trailblazer in the Arts Award, and LLP with the Law Firm Pro Bono Award.

We’re also excited to welcome , who will present the award to Vice President Harris, and , who will deliver a special performance. The evening will be co-hosted by and Public Counsel Board Member .

Together, these honorees and guests represent the power of leadership, creativity, and advocacy in advancing justice.

Join us for this unforgettable evening at !

➡️ “Frankly, being able to see what the problem is is key and central to being able to fix the problem,” said Tara For...
04/14/2026

➡️ “Frankly, being able to see what the problem is is key and central to being able to fix the problem,” said Tara Ford, Senior Counsel at Public Counsel.

Yesterday’s feature highlights ongoing efforts to reform New Mexico’s foster care system following a landmark settlement in Kevin S. v. Blalock.

While progress has been made—including improved access to medical care and steps toward more trauma-responsive services—Public Counsel will continue pushing for meaningful, systemic change.

This case reflects the importance of accountability, transparency, and sustained advocacy to ensure that children in foster care (especially those with disabilities) receive the care they deserve.

Learn more at www.publiccounsel.org/our-cases/kevin-s-v-blalock/

Wildfire survivors deserve clear information and support as they navigate recovery.Join Public Counsel and Bet Tzedek fo...
04/08/2026

Wildfire survivors deserve clear information and support as they navigate recovery.

Join Public Counsel and Bet Tzedek for a free workshop on Southern California Edison’s Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program. We’ll walk through available options, explain how the process works, and answer your questions.

📅 April 13
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 PM
📍 Harambee | 1609 Navarro Ave, Pasadena

If you or someone you know has been impacted by recent wildfires, this workshop is here to help you understand your rights and next steps.

⚖️ A federal court blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle decades-old protections for immigrant childre...
04/08/2026

⚖️ A federal court blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle decades-old protections for immigrant children.

The administration sought to end a 1985 court order that ensures children in government custody are informed of their rights and can speak with a parent, relative, or attorney before making life-altering decisions about their future.

The court rejected that effort and found the government’s replacement policy to be coercive and unconstitutional-putting children at risk of being pressured into giving up their rights without support!

At Public Counsel, protecting children, youth, and families is at the core of our work. We remain unwavering in our commitment to ensure every child is treated with dignity and has access to the protections they are entitled to under the law.

We’re grateful to stand alongside our co-counsel in this fight: NILC, Gilbert Carrasco, Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, and Quinn Emanuel.

Learn more about the case: https://publiccounsel.org/perez-funez-v-u-s-department-of-homeland-security-dhs/

¡El Pueblo No Se Vende! Se Ama Y Se Defiemo! Unase A La Lucha Por La Tierra Y Vivienda!•The People Are Not For Sale!They...
04/03/2026

¡El Pueblo No Se Vende!
Se Ama Y Se Defiemo!
Unase A La Lucha Por La Tierra Y Vivienda!

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The People Are Not For Sale!
They Are Loved and Defended!
Join the Struggle for Land and Housing!

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Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
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