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RECENT NEWS
February 11, 2009 — Save the Date: Join us at LCCR's 22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon and Award Ceremony. Click here for more information.
December 16, 2008 — Court ruling expands access to prenatal care for new California residents. Click here to read the press release.
December 3, 2008 — California Lawyer magazine's Third Annual Angel Awards recognize LCCR member Paul Alexander, LCCR Board member George Brown, and LCCR volunteer attorney Jill N. Cartwright for their outstanding pro bono contributions. Click here to read more.
November 18, 2008 — LCCR appoints Lateefah Simon as the new Executive Director. Click here to read the press release. Click here to read Lateefah's bio.
October 30, 2008 — LCCR welcomes new members at the 40th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the Membership.
“Injustice anywhere
is a threat to
justice everywhere.”
— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
OUR MISSION
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights champions the legal rights of people of color, poor people, immigrants and refugees, with a special commitment to African-Americans.
OUR HISTORY
The Committee is affiliated with the national Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, begun in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy. Leading members of the San Francisco Bar established the San Francisco office in 1968--shortly after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.--to advance civil rights. Towards this end, the Lawyers' Committee staff--with the assistance of hundreds of pro bono attorneys--provides free legal assistance and representation to individuals on civil legal matters. In addition, the Lawyers' Committee handles policy impact cases that focus on important civil rights issues.
LCCR's 1968-2008 "Top 40" Accomplishments