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Historic Settlement Promises New Resources for Children…
At Least $2 Billion in Dedicated Funds for Evidence-Based Programs SAN FRANCISCO, February 1, 2024 …
LEARN MOREStreet Vendors Secure Groundbreaking Settlement with City…
Vendors Successfully Hold City Accountable for Violating State Law, Catalyze Profound Changes in How City …
LEARN MORELA Forward Institute v. City of Los…
Stopping the City of LA’s Obstruction and Discrimination to Build Affordable Housing in Venice.
LEARN MOREPublic Counsel Attorneys Honored with 2024 CLAY…
We are thrilled to announce that Public Counsel attorneys Gina Amato Lough and Kathleen Rivas …
LEARN MOREHonoring the Legacy of Civil Rights Giant…
Last week, we lost a pillar of the Civil Rights Movement. Reverend James M. Lawson, …
LEARN MORELandmark Ruling Allows Lawsuit to Dismantle NYC…
Last week, Public Counsel secured a major victory in our fight to address deep-rooted racial …
LEARN MOREJudge Orders Forensic Audit and Enforcement of…
For years, nearly 6,000 Los Angeles residents lived under draconian curfew restrictions—often prohibiting them from …
LEARN MOREPublic Counsel’s Founder’s Day celebration
Founder’s Day Celebration: Honoring Fred Nicholas’ Legacy Public Counsel’s Founder’s Day Celebration Welcome to Public …
LEARN MORECommunity Fest Brings Residents Together for a…
Public Counsel is immensely grateful to everyone who participated in our inaugural Community Fest this …
LEARN MOREAn Unforgettable Night with The Boss: Bruce…
It was an electrifying night at the Kia Forum this past Thursday as Public Counsel …
LEARN MORE$12 Million Settlement Reached in Los Angeles…
Los Angeles County and Renew Financial Holdings have agreed to pay homeowners millions over Property …
LEARN MOREVictory for Veterans: Federal Circuit Upholds Right…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has unanimously upheld a lower court …
LEARN MOREMaking Strides Towards Justice: Our 2024 Run…
We are thrilled to share that Public Counsel’s 21st annual Run for Justice was a …
LEARN MOREPublic Counsel Receives Monumental $3 Million Gift…
Public Counsel is delighted to share some incredible news that was made public late last …
LEARN MORECelebrating Tonality’s Grammy Win: A Testament to…
We are overjoyed to celebrate a monumental achievement by Tonality, our former client that was …
LEARN MOREPublic Counsel Honors the Magnificent Work and…
Public Counsel cherishes the memory of Virginia “Jenny” Weisz, the former Directing Attorney of our …
LEARN MORECelebrating Champions of Change at Public Counsel’s…
This past weekend marked Public Counsel’s most special night of the year—that of the William …
LEARN MOREA Landmark Literacy Update: New Study Shows…
Public Counsel is excited to share a significant development in our campaign to uphold the …
LEARN MOREPowers v. McDonough: United States District Court Allows…
In November 2022, fourteen courageous veterans experiencing homelessness, together with the National Veterans Foundation, sued …
LEARN MOREPublic Counsel President & CEO Mónica Ramírez…
Public Counsel is thrilled to share that this morning, the U.S. Senate confirmed Mónica Ramírez …
LEARN MOREPublic Counsel Celebrates Our 24th Annual National…
This past Saturday, Public Counsel was proud to join our partners to host our 24th …
LEARN MOREVICTORY: Judge Dismisses Lawsuits Against Measure ULA,…
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Barbara Scheper ruled today to dismiss a consolidated challenge …
LEARN MORECelebrating Tara Ford: Recognized as a Top Plaintiff Lawyer by…
We are thrilled to share that Tara Ford, Interim Directing Attorney for Public Counsel’s Opportunity …
LEARN MORENational Pro Bono Week: Celebrating the Heart…
At Public Counsel, our vision is to build an equitable society where all people thrive, …
LEARN MOREOcean S. v. L.A. County
Vindicating the Right to Safe, Stable Housing and Supportive Services for Young People in Los Angeles County’s Foster Care System
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