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National Pro Bono Week: Celebrating the Heartโฆ
At Public Counsel, our vision is to build an equitable society where all people thrive, โฆ
LEARN MOREOcean S. v. L.A. County
Vindicating the Right to Safe, Stable Housing and Supportive Services for Young People in Los Angeles Countyโs Foster Care System
LEARN MOREHistoric Settlement Promises New Resources for Childrenโฆ
At Least $2 Billion in Dedicated Funds for Evidence-Based Programs SAN FRANCISCO, February 1, 2024 โฆ
LEARN MOREPublic Counsel Will Not Back Down
We remain committed to our mission and serving immigrant and LGBTQIA+ communities. In just its โฆ
LEARN MOREUpholding the Rule of Law Starts NowโJoinโฆ
Public Counsel is ready to fight back against policies that threaten our communities. The 2024 โฆ
LEARN MOREOur Community Made Giving Tuesday a Success!
We are overjoyed and humbled to share some incredible news. Thanks to our incredible community โฆ
LEARN MOREFederal Judge Issues Groundbreaking Ruling in Favorโฆ
VA Ordered to Build Thousands of Housing Units on West LA Campus; Leases Voided for โฆ
LEARN MOREStreet Vendors Secure Groundbreaking Settlement with Cityโฆ
Vendors Successfully Hold City Accountable for Violating State Law, Catalyze Profound Changes in How City โฆ
LEARN MOREPublic Counsel Names Kathryn Eidmann President &โฆ
Announcing Our New President & CEO:Kathryn Eidmann Civil Rights Lawyer to Lead Public Interest Law โฆ
LEARN MORELA Forward Institute v. City of Losโฆ
Stopping the City of LAโs Obstruction and Discrimination to Build Affordable Housing in Venice.
LEARN MOREPublic Counsel Attorneys Honored with 2024 CLAYโฆ
We are thrilled to announce that Public Counsel attorneys Gina Amato Lough and Kathleen Rivas โฆ
LEARN MOREHonoring the Legacy of Civil Rights Giantโฆ
Last week, we lost a pillar of the Civil Rights Movement. Reverend James M. Lawson, โฆ
LEARN MORELandmark Ruling Allows Lawsuit to Dismantle NYCโฆ
Last week, Public Counsel secured a major victory in our fight to address deep-rooted racial โฆ
LEARN MOREJudge Orders Forensic Audit and Enforcement ofโฆ
For years, nearly 6,000 Los Angeles residents lived under draconian curfew restrictionsโoften prohibiting them from โฆ
LEARN MOREPublic Counselโs Fire Relief and Recovery Servicesโฆ
Public Counselโs Fire Relief and Recovery Services for LA County This web page serves as โฆ
LEARN MORECommunity Fest Brings Residents Together for aโฆ
Public Counsel is immensely grateful to everyone who participated in our inaugural Community Fest this โฆ
LEARN MOREAn Unforgettable Night with The Boss: Bruceโฆ
It was an electrifying night at the Kia Forum this past Thursday as Public Counsel โฆ
LEARN MORE$12 Million Settlement Reached in Los Angelesโฆ
Los Angeles County and Renew Financial Holdings have agreed to pay homeowners millions over Property โฆ
LEARN MOREVictory for Veterans: Federal Circuit Upholds Rightโฆ
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has unanimously upheld a lower court โฆ
LEARN MOREMaking Strides Towards Justice: Our 2024 Runโฆ
We are thrilled to share that Public Counselโs 21st annual Run for Justice was a โฆ
LEARN MOREPublic Counsel Receives Monumental $3 Million Giftโฆ
Public Counsel is delighted to share some incredible news that was made public late last โฆ
LEARN MORECelebrating Tonalityโs Grammy Win: A Testament toโฆ
We are overjoyed to celebrate a monumental achievement by Tonality, our former client that was โฆ
LEARN MOREPublic Counsel Honors the Magnificent Work andโฆ
Public Counsel cherishes the memory of Virginia โJennyโ Weisz, the former Directing Attorney of our โฆ
LEARN MORECelebrating Champions of Change at Public Counselโsโฆ
This past weekend marked Public Counselโs most special night of the yearโthat of the William โฆ
LEARN MOREA Landmark Literacy Update: New Study Showsโฆ
Public Counsel is excited to share a significant development in our campaign to uphold the โฆ
LEARN MOREPowers v. McDonough: United States District Court Allowsโฆ
In November 2022, fourteen courageous veterans experiencing homelessness, together with the National Veterans Foundation, sued โฆ
LEARN MOREPublic Counsel President & CEO Mรณnica Ramรญrezโฆ
Public Counsel is thrilled to share that this morning, the U.S. Senate confirmed Mรณnica Ramรญrez โฆ
LEARN MOREPublic Counsel Celebrates Our 24th Annual Nationalโฆ
This past Saturday, Public Counsel was proud to join our partners to host our 24th โฆ
LEARN MOREVICTORY: Judge Dismisses Lawsuits Against Measure ULA,โฆ
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Barbara Scheper ruled today to dismiss a consolidated challenge โฆ
LEARN MORECelebrating Tara Ford: Recognized as a Top Plaintiff Lawyer byโฆ
We are thrilled to share that Tara Ford, Interim Directing Attorney for Public Counselโs Opportunity โฆ
LEARN MORENational Pro Bono Week: Celebrating the Heartโฆ
At Public Counsel, our vision is to build an equitable society where all people thrive, โฆ
LEARN MOREOcean S. v. L.A. County
Vindicating the Right to Safe, Stable Housing and Supportive Services for Young People in Los Angeles Countyโs Foster Care System
LEARN MOREHistoric Settlement Promises New Resources for Childrenโฆ
At Least $2 Billion in Dedicated Funds for Evidence-Based Programs SAN FRANCISCO, February 1, 2024 โฆ
LEARN MOREPublic Counsel Will Not Back Down
We remain committed to our mission and serving immigrant and LGBTQIA+ communities. In just its โฆ
LEARN MOREUpholding the Rule of Law Starts NowโJoinโฆ
Public Counsel is ready to fight back against policies that threaten our communities. The 2024 โฆ
LEARN MOREOur Community Made Giving Tuesday a Success!
We are overjoyed and humbled to share some incredible news. Thanks to our incredible community โฆ
LEARN MOREFederal Judge Issues Groundbreaking Ruling in Favorโฆ
VA Ordered to Build Thousands of Housing Units on West LA Campus; Leases Voided for โฆ
LEARN MOREStreet Vendors Secure Groundbreaking Settlement with Cityโฆ
Vendors Successfully Hold City Accountable for Violating State Law, Catalyze Profound Changes in How City โฆ
LEARN MOREPublic Counsel Names Kathryn Eidmann President &โฆ
Announcing Our New President & CEO:Kathryn Eidmann Civil Rights Lawyer to Lead Public Interest Law โฆ
LEARN MORELA Forward Institute v. City of Losโฆ
Stopping the City of LAโs Obstruction and Discrimination to Build Affordable Housing in Venice.
LEARN MOREPublic Counsel Attorneys Honored with 2024 CLAYโฆ
We are thrilled to announce that Public Counsel attorneys Gina Amato Lough and Kathleen Rivas โฆ
LEARN MOREHonoring the Legacy of Civil Rights Giantโฆ
Last week, we lost a pillar of the Civil Rights Movement. Reverend James M. Lawson, โฆ
LEARN MORELandmark Ruling Allows Lawsuit to Dismantle NYCโฆ
Last week, Public Counsel secured a major victory in our fight to address deep-rooted racial โฆ
LEARN MOREJudge Orders Forensic Audit and Enforcement ofโฆ
For years, nearly 6,000 Los Angeles residents lived under draconian curfew restrictionsโoften prohibiting them from โฆ
LEARN MOREPublic Counselโs Fire Relief and Recovery Servicesโฆ
Public Counselโs Fire Relief and Recovery Services for LA County This web page serves as โฆ
LEARN MORECommunity Fest Brings Residents Together for aโฆ
Public Counsel is immensely grateful to everyone who participated in our inaugural Community Fest this โฆ
LEARN MOREAn Unforgettable Night with The Boss: Bruceโฆ
It was an electrifying night at the Kia Forum this past Thursday as Public Counsel โฆ
LEARN MORE$12 Million Settlement Reached in Los Angelesโฆ
Los Angeles County and Renew Financial Holdings have agreed to pay homeowners millions over Property โฆ
LEARN MOREVictory for Veterans: Federal Circuit Upholds Rightโฆ
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has unanimously upheld a lower court โฆ
LEARN MOREMaking Strides Towards Justice: Our 2024 Runโฆ
We are thrilled to share that Public Counselโs 21st annual Run for Justice was a โฆ
LEARN MOREPublic Counsel Receives Monumental $3 Million Giftโฆ
Public Counsel is delighted to share some incredible news that was made public late last โฆ
LEARN MORECelebrating Tonalityโs Grammy Win: A Testament toโฆ
We are overjoyed to celebrate a monumental achievement by Tonality, our former client that was โฆ
LEARN MOREPublic Counsel Honors the Magnificent Work andโฆ
Public Counsel cherishes the memory of Virginia โJennyโ Weisz, the former Directing Attorney of our โฆ
LEARN MORECelebrating Champions of Change at Public Counselโsโฆ
This past weekend marked Public Counselโs most special night of the yearโthat of the William โฆ
LEARN MOREA Landmark Literacy Update: New Study Showsโฆ
Public Counsel is excited to share a significant development in our campaign to uphold the โฆ
LEARN MOREPowers v. McDonough: United States District Court Allowsโฆ
In November 2022, fourteen courageous veterans experiencing homelessness, together with the National Veterans Foundation, sued โฆ
LEARN MOREPublic Counsel President & CEO Mรณnica Ramรญrezโฆ
Public Counsel is thrilled to share that this morning, the U.S. Senate confirmed Mรณnica Ramรญrez โฆ
LEARN MOREPublic Counsel Celebrates Our 24th Annual Nationalโฆ
This past Saturday, Public Counsel was proud to join our partners to host our 24th โฆ
LEARN MOREVICTORY: Judge Dismisses Lawsuits Against Measure ULA,โฆ
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Barbara Scheper ruled today to dismiss a consolidated challenge โฆ
LEARN MORECelebrating Tara Ford: Recognized as a Top Plaintiff Lawyer byโฆ
We are thrilled to share that Tara Ford, Interim Directing Attorney for Public Counselโs Opportunity โฆ
LEARN MORENational Pro Bono Week: Celebrating the Heartโฆ
At Public Counsel, our vision is to build an equitable society where all people thrive, โฆ
LEARN MOREOcean S. v. L.A. County
Vindicating the Right to Safe, Stable Housing and Supportive Services for Young People in Los Angeles Countyโs Foster Care System
LEARN MORE
