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Celebrating 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 …

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National Pro Bono Week: Celebrating the Heart…

At Public Counsel, our vision is to build an equitable society where all people thrive, …

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EVENT UPDATE: Rescheduling the date of the…

Public Counsel is rescheduling our William O. Douglas Award Dinner, currently scheduled for Thursday, November …

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Mae M. v. Komrosky

Ending Censorship of Public School Curriculum by Temecula School Board

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Ocean 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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Charity Bingo Night Raises Over $13,000 to…

Public Counsel’s Leadership Council hosted a fantastic fundraiser last night at Hamburger Mary’s in West …

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Celebrating Art for Our New Staff Lounge!

Last week, Public Counsel proudly unveiled nine beautiful paintings that have been installed in our …

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Public Counsel’s Senior Supervising Staff Attorney Faizah…

We are thrilled to share that Public Counsel’s Faizah Malik was honored with the Public Interest Award …

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California Rent Relief Settlement

Tenants’ Rights Advocates Reach Landmark Settlement on Behalf of Californians Struggling With Pandemic Rent Debt …

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Public Counsel’s first-ever Founder’s Day celebration

Founder’s Day Celebration: Honoring Fred Nicholas’ Legacy Public Counsel’s Founder’s Day Celebration Welcome to Public …

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Two New Vice Presidents Join Public Counsel’s…

We are pleased to announce the addition of two new vice presidents to Public Counsel’s …

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Thank You for Supporting Public Counsel’s 20th…

Public Counsel’s 20th annual Run for Justice was a tremendous success this past weekend! Over …

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Introducing Our New Directing Attorney for the…

Public Counsel is thrilled to announce the selection of Rachel Stein as the new Directing …

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Public Counsel’s William O. Douglas 2022 Award…

Public Counsel hosted its William O. Douglas 2022 Award Dinner last night – coming together …

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Bruce’s Beach—Land Returned to Black Family After…

In 1912, Willa and Charles Bruce purchased beachfront land in Manhattan Beach and built a …

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Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Public Counsel’s…

Public Counsel launched its Adoption Project in 1997 with two staff and a small office …

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Introducing the Community Development Project’s New Directing…

Public Counsel elevates one of its senior attorneys to the leadership role. We are excited …

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Securing Humanitarian Relief for the Parents of…

Manuel and Maribel Martinez came to this country seeking sanctuary and looking to build a …

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Report finds California Has Failed in Effort…

A new report from Public Counsel shows that a six-year, $66 million effort by the State …

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Public Counsel Celebrates Its 2022 Pro Bono…

Public Counsel is excited to announce our 2022 Pro Bono Award recipients whose tireless dedication to Public Counsel …

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