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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.

09/02/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Public Counsel Strategic Litigation Counsel Amanda Mangaser Savage on her recognition by the Daily Journal as a Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer for 2026!

As Amanda shares in her profile, “Civil rights impact litigation is not just for the limited few; it is a viable career path in which attorneys’ cultural identities and lived experiences are significant assets.”

Learn more about Amanda:
www.publiccounsel.org/staff/amanda-savage

09/01/2026

Public Counsel and The People’s Law Project: Los Angeles have filed a lawsuit on behalf of 12 current and former tenants of Blue Butterfly Village, a supportive housing community in San Pedro built specifically to house formerly homeless veterans, survivors of domestic violence, and other vulnerable tenants.

Our clients allege that Volunteers of America allowed the property to fall into years of disrepair including mold, sewage backups, rat infestations, and broken appliances while retaliating against tenants who organized to demand fixes.

These are tenants who served their country, overcame homelessness, and were promised a safe place to call home. They deserve accountability.

⬅️ Swipe to hear from our attorneys & read more on the case at www.publiccounsel.org.

08/27/2026

Laura is on her way home 🙏

Her release is an important step forward for immigrant survivors protected by the Court’s order in ICWC v. Mullin.

Our legal team has prepared a Practice Advisory and Toolkit with practical guidance and legal templates to help advocates and impacted community members understand and use the Court’s order.

If you or someone you know may be affected, visit the link in our bio to learn more about the case and how to connect with our team for legal assistance.

🔗 publiccounsel.org/our-cases/icwc-v-mullin/

08/19/2026

📣 Know Your Rights: Family Preparedness

For families at risk of deportation, having a plan in place for your children’s care can make all the difference.

Join Public Counsel and Lena Gonzalez for a FREE bilingual family preparedness training on Friday, August 22, from 12–2 PM. Attend in person or join us virtually on Zoom.

We’ll cover:
• Caregiver’s affidavits and short-term plans
• Reunifying in the country of origin and maintaining contact during a separation
• Legal guardianship if children will stay in the U.S.
• What to do when parents don’t agree and other FAQs

📍 In person: Artspace HP
💻 Join on Zoom: bit.ly/familypreptraining

This training will be offered in English and Spanish.

Share this with a family or community member who may benefit from this information. ❤️

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📣 Conozca sus derechos: Preparación familiar

Para las familias en riesgo de deportación, tener un plan para el cuidado de sus hijos puede marcar la diferencia.

Únase a Public Counsel y la Senadora Lena Gonzalez para una capacitación GRATUITA y bilingüe sobre preparación familiar el viernes 22 de agosto, de 12 a 2 PM. Puede asistir en persona o participar virtualmente por Zoom.

Hablaremos sobre:
• Declaraciones juradas de cuidadores y planes a corto plazo
• Reunificación en el país de origen y cómo mantener el contacto durante una separación
• Tutela legal si los niños permanecerán en EE. UU.
• Qué hacer cuando los padres no están de acuerdo y otras preguntas frecuentes

📍 En persona: Artspace HP
💻 Únase por Zoom: bit.ly/familypreptraining

Esta capacitación se ofrecerá en inglés y español.

Comparta esta información con una familia o miembro de la comunidad que pueda beneficiarse de ella. ❤️

08/18/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Matt Kugizaki to Public Counsel as our new Director of Pro Bono.

Matt brings extensive experience building innovative pro bono programs and partnerships that expand access to justice. Previously, he served as Pro Bono Director at Inland Counties Legal Services, where he expanded partnerships with law firms, corporate legal departments, and community organizations to address a wide range of unmet legal needs.

At Public Counsel, Matt will lead efforts to strengthen and grow our pro bono partnerships and develop new opportunities for collaboration that advance civil rights and racial and economic justice.

Pro bono partnerships are essential to meeting the breadth and scale of legal needs facing communities across Southern California.

We are excited to welcome Matt and look forward to all he will bring to our team, our partners, and the communities we serve.

08/17/2026

📌 What legal protections are available when a K-12 student faces discrimination or harassment at school?

Join Public Counsel and Alliance for Children’s Rights for a practical overview of Title IX and California’s Uniform Complaint Procedures (UP).

Our education experts will discuss recent court developments, students’ and families’ rights, and the remedies available when schools fail to meet their legal obligations.

📅 Wednesday, August 19
⏰ 10 a.m.-12 p.m. PT

Learn how these protections work together and how families can pursue accountability and relief. Register now at .

08/11/2026

💪 Congratulations to our 2026 summer interns!

We gathered to celebrate and send off our incredible summer interns, whose hard work, energy, and commitment made a tremendous impact across Public Counsel.

This summer, 23 law students gained hands-on experience working alongside attorneys on issues that directly impact communities across Los Angeles and beyond. Their experience included opportunities to visit the chambers of judges and justices. They were able to observe proceedings, learn directly from members of the judiciary, and ask questions about their experiences and careers in public service.

We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate our interns and all they contributed to the Public Counsel community this summer.

A special thank you to Bruce Cormicle and Betsy Beers for their generosity in opening their home and hosting our farewell soirée.

08/05/2026

📌 A federal judge ordered sweeping changes to the Adelanto ICE Detention Center and the order protects more than 1,500 people.

Watch as our attorney breaks down what the order means and what happens next.

If you or someone you know is experiencing unsafe conditions or rights violations at Adelanto, we want to hear from you.

For more information, visit
🔗 www.publiccounsel.org/our-cases/lt-v-us-immigration-and-customs-enforcement/

08/03/2026

[👉 deslizar para español | 👉 mag-swipe para sa Tagalog | 👉 អូសដើម្បីមើលជាភាសាខ្មែរ]
📣 Know your rights. Learn your options.

Join us on Thursday, August 13, from 4-6 PM for a FREE webinar to learn about Asylum, a form of immigration relief available to people who fear harm in their home country.

Brought to you by the Long Beach Justice Fund – this webinar will be offered in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Khmer.

No registration needed! Just click the link to join.
🔗 bit.ly/asylum-lbjfwebinar

07/31/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Public Counsel Senior Counsel Tara Ford on receiving the 2026 Distinguished Achievement Award from the National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC)!

For more than three decades, Tara has been a tireless advocate for children and families, leading groundbreaking litigation and systemic reform efforts to protect the rights of children in foster care and strengthen child welfare systems. Her work has advanced education, health care, disability rights, and equity for children and families across California.

As Tara reflected on this recognition:

“Every child is worthy and deserving of our best efforts to care for and support them, and we have a responsibility to organize our communities around that truth.”

Congratulations, Tara, on this well-deserved honor. We are grateful for your extraordinary leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to advancing justice for children and families.

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610 S Ardmore Avenue
Los Angeles, CA

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+12133852977

Website

http://www.publiccounsel.org/

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