Rising for Justice

Rising for Justice 💜⚖️ Empowering DC residents, strengthening communities, and shaping future justice advocates.

For more than 50 years, Rising for Justice has advanced equity through free legal & social work services. Rising for Justice leverages the collective force of students and experienced advocates to achieve equity and justice for all. Our compendium of programs are designed to designed to create economic stability, keep families in homes, increase health outcomes and employment rates, and ensure tha

t equal justice applies to all regardless of income. Our steady presence in the courts and in the community serves as a vital check on a system that favors people with counsel and resources over people without. Connect with Rising for Justice on our social media:

→ Facebook: www.facebook.com/risingforjustice
→ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/risingforjustice

Save the date 🌟 Rising for Justice invites you to the 2026 Celebration of Service on Thursday, October 8, at the Martin ...
09/03/2026

Save the date 🌟 Rising for Justice invites you to the 2026 Celebration of Service on Thursday, October 8, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.

The Celebration of Service honors the defenders, partners, and funders whose commitment helps make equal access to justice possible for DC residents facing legal crises.

Sponsorships directly support RFJ’s legal, social work, and clinical education programs, helping thousands of DC residents protect their rights and build greater stability. This support also prepares the next generation of public-interest advocates to carry this work forward.

We are grateful to the firms and individuals who have already stepped forward as sponsors, and we invite new partners to join them in expanding access to justice across DC.

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities: https://www.risingforjustice.org/celebration-of-service/

Our offices have been full of energy this week as we welcomed nine new student attorneys from Georgetown Law to our Hous...
08/21/2026

Our offices have been full of energy this week as we welcomed nine new student attorneys from Georgetown Law to our Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic! 🏛️

During three days of intensive orientation, the students dove into tenant rights, DC housing law, trauma-informed lawyering, and client-centered advocacy. Next week, they will hit the ground running in Rising for Justice's courthouse office, working alongside our attorneys and social workers to advocate for DC residents navigating housing instability.

Please join us in welcoming our newest class of justice advocates! ⚖️

Please join us in welcoming Amad Ross to Rising for Justice! Amad earned his JD from Yale Law School and joins RFJ as a ...
08/14/2026

Please join us in welcoming Amad Ross to Rising for Justice!

Amad earned his JD from Yale Law School and joins RFJ as a Pro Bono Fellow. Over the next ten weeks, he will work directly with clients, support our courthouse office, and help ensure that more DC residents can access the legal services they need. After completing his fellowship, Amad will begin his career in private practice.

Fellowships like this allow incoming attorneys to begin their legal careers in service, gain meaningful public interest experience, and build relationships that often continue throughout their careers. We are grateful for the legal community’s commitment to pro bono service and the opportunities it creates. We are delighted to have Amad with us!

We are thrilled to announce the promotions of two Rising for Justice attorneys to leadership roles within our housing ad...
08/12/2026

We are thrilled to announce the promotions of two Rising for Justice attorneys to leadership roles within our housing advocacy team.

Adam Farr has been promoted to Director of the Tenant Justice Program. A former public defender, Adam joined RFJ in 2024 and brings seven years of legal experience, strong litigation skills, and a deep commitment to his clients. In his new role, he will lead litigation strategy and supervise attorneys representing DC tenants facing eviction and other housing-related legal challenges.

Kyle Keenan has been promoted to Director of the Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic (HALC), RFJ's nationally recognized law clinic. Kyle brings extensive experience in client advocacy, legal education, and leadership, including his previous role as Deputy Director of Lakeshore Legal Aid's Eviction Prevention Department in Detroit. This month, he will welcome a new class of Georgetown Law student attorneys to HALC.

Please join us in congratulating Adam and Kyle on these well-deserved promotions!

08/10/2026

Give where you live. It's a simple idea with the power to strengthen entire communities.

Every day, local nonprofits are addressing the challenges, and celebrating the opportunities, throughout the region we call home. When you choose to support them, your generosity helps create and sustain stronger neighborhoods, connections, and impact.

That's why Spur Local created the Everyday Giving Pledge: a commitment to direct at least 50% of your charitable giving to local nonprofits.

When we give where we live, we all benefit.

Learn more and take the pledge at EverydayGivingPledge.org 💚

We’re hiring a Clinical Staff Attorney for Rising for Justice’s Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic! Support DC's old...
07/29/2026

We’re hiring a Clinical Staff Attorney for Rising for Justice’s Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic!

Support DC's oldest law clinic as it provides free legal services to tenants facing eviction, unsafe housing conditions, and other landlord-tenant disputes. This attorney will supervise law students representing DC tenants, teach clinical seminars, and provide direct legal representation to clients. The ideal candidate has at least three years of litigation experience and a passion for teaching, mentorship, and client-centered advocacy.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the position is filled. Submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

View the full posting: https://www.risingforjustice.org/careers/

Plans for your fall semester? Rising for Justice is looking for Washington, DC–based undergraduate interns to support ou...
07/14/2026

Plans for your fall semester? Rising for Justice is looking for Washington, DC–based undergraduate interns to support our Criminal Record Sealing and Respondent Representation Programs.

This internship offers hands-on experience in public interest law. Interns work alongside attorneys and advocates to support DC residents navigating legal challenges, assist with client intake and case investigations, and help expand access to justice in our city.

📄 How to apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to [email protected] with the subject line “Fall 2026 Undergraduate Intern Application.”

📅 Application deadline: July 28, 2026

If you’re passionate about public service and interested in legal advocacy, we encourage you to apply!

🔗 Learn more at https://www.risingforjustice.org/careers/

Access to justice is built in courtrooms, community spaces, and everywhere people can find the tools to protect their ri...
07/14/2026

Access to justice is built in courtrooms, community spaces, and everywhere people can find the tools to protect their rights.

This quarter, RFJ's attorneys, social workers, interns, and advocates worked alongside our neighbors and partners to support low-income residents move from hardship to stability.

Here's a look at what we've been up to:

📣 Advocating at the DC Council

RFJ joined the D.C. Access to Justice Commission and fellow legal aid organizations to urge the Council of the District of Columbia to fully fund the Access to Justice Initiative, which supports civil legal services for more than 40,000 DC residents each year.

🎓 Welcoming our summer interns

We're excited to welcome our interns from across the DC region. This summer, they'll gain hands-on experience supporting clients seeking protection orders and criminal record sealing while learning what community-centered legal advocacy looks like in practice.

🤝 Connecting with the community

Interns Rose and Coral represented RFJ at Community College Preparatory Academy, sharing information about our free criminal record sealing services with students and community members.

💼 Supporting returning residents

Rising for Justice partnered with the DC Department of Employment Services to lead a record sealing workshop for returning residents. Participants learned how clearing eligible records can remove barriers to employment and where to access free legal help through RFJ.

🎉 A win for access to justice

We celebrated the restoration of full funding for the Access to Justice Initiative in the District's budget. Thank you to our partners, advocates, and city leaders for investing in civil legal aid and the communities it serves.

We'll be back in October with another Justice Round Up!

We’re excited to share that Rising for Justice has been recognized as a 2026 Spur Local Critical Nonprofit! ⚖️ 💜 This r...
07/10/2026

We’re excited to share that Rising for Justice has been recognized as a 2026 Spur Local Critical Nonprofit! ⚖️ 💜

This recognition celebrates the dedication of our staff, student advocates, pro bono attorneys, and community partners who make our work possible. Every day, we stand alongside DC residents to protect housing stability, promote economic opportunity, and expand equitable access to justice.

We are honored to have our work and impact recognized by advocates across our region. Thank you, Spur Local!

We know that reaching out for legal assistance can feel daunting. That's why we built a new online intake form that make...
07/09/2026

We know that reaching out for legal assistance can feel daunting. That's why we built a new online intake form that makes it easier for DC residents to connect with Rising for Justice's free legal and social work services.

Since launching our new website this spring, more than 100 DC residents have already requested help online.

If you're facing eviction, struggling with record-based barriers to opportunity, or navigating another civil legal issue, you don't have to face it alone. Connect with Rising for Justice and take the first step toward greater stability.

🔗 https://lnkd.in/epyFiw2v

Submitting the intake form does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you have a court date within the next 7 days, please contact Rising for Justice’s office directly.

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Thursday 9am - 5pm
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