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Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
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Leads private bar civil rights litigation
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
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Leads private bar civil rights litigation
Overview
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law mobilizes private-sector lawyers to provide pro bono legal services to people facing racial discrimination and to advance civil rights through the courts. It coordinates cases in voting rights, housing discrimination, and racial justice, combining litigation with policy work and community outreach. It originated from President Kennedy's 1963 White House call and has contributed to civil rights milestones such as amendments to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Its goal is to secure equal justice under the law by leveraging the private bar's resources to influence court outcomes and policy, differentiating itself from groups that rely mainly on protests or government funding.
About Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
Industries
Government & Public Sector
Social Impact
Legal
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Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$70K
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
1963
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2025 audited revenue reached $19.5 million, sustaining a national litigation bench.
- Shaylyn Cochran joined as deputy executive director in May 2025, strengthening operations.
- June 2026 Smith v. Trump discovery continued, keeping high-profile January 6 claims alive.
What critics are saying
- Supreme Court's 2026 Callais remand weakens voting-rights victories in Mississippi and North Dakota.
- Trump-aligned executive orders target DEI funding, threatening the Economic Justice Project's pipeline.
- Dependence on litigation wins makes adverse appellate rulings existential for donor credibility.
What makes Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law unique
- Founded in 1963 by JFK, it weaponizes elite pro bono legal talent.
- National litigation platform spans voting rights, housing, education, criminal justice, and DEI.
- 2025 cases reached Mississippi, Texas, North Dakota, D.C., and federal nationwide injunctions.
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$70k
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Company News
* Krish Sheth will join Upsolve as an AI Legal Research Fellow.
Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law announced the appointment of Dariely Rodriguez and Ed Caspar as Deputy Chief Counsel.
Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law announced that Dorian Spence will be promoted as the new Vice President of Strategy and Programs, where he will play a lead role in developing and implementing the organization’s strategic plan, strengthening the organization’s non-litigation programs, and deepening its connections to partners, clients, and community as part of the institutional commitment to advancing racial justice.
In 2015, Ms. Clarke was named the president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, an organization founded by JFK.
The Lawyers’ Committee has filed multiple civil rights lawsuits against Tarrio and the Proud Boys, seeking justice through the courts to hold them accountable to the communities they harmed through these racist attacks.
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About Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
Industries
Government & Public Sector
Social Impact
Legal
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$70K
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
1963
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is Hiring for 6 Jobs on Simplify!
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