About the Hub
The Nonprofit Legal Resource Hub is being offered by Public Counsel, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA), and Bet Tzedek.
Public Counsel
Public Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice, as well as to amplifying the power of its clients through comprehensive legal advocacy.
Founded on and strengthened by a pro bono legal service model, Public Counsel staff and volunteers seek justice through direct legal services, promote healthy and resilient communities through education and outreach, and support community-led efforts to transform unjust systems through litigation and policy advocacy in and beyond Los Angeles.
Public Counsel’s Community Development Project provides free legal assistance to low-income entrepreneurs, small business owners, and nonprofits serving low-income communities. If you operate a nonprofit and need legal assistance, please complete their online application or call 213-385-2977, ext. 300.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most underserved – leveling the playing field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice system. Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles seeks to achieve equal justice for people living in poverty across Greater Los Angeles.
To achieve their mission, LAFLA’s expert team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff works with the community in a variety of ways:
- Provides direct representation
- Offers counsel and advice
- Provides referrals
- Educates the community about their legal rights through workshops and seminars
LAFLA’s legal priorities encompass:
- Supporting families
- Preserving quality, affordable housing
- Maintaining economic stability
- Promoting safety, security, and health
- Serving populations with special vulnerabilities
- Protecting human and civil rights
To receive assistance or find out more about their services, please visit their website.
Bet Tzedek
Bet Tzedek is a community organization that provides justice, stability, and hope to those experiencing discrimination, disparities, and exploitation. Based on the central tenet of Jewish law and tradition “tzedek, tzedek, tirdof” — ”justice, justice you shall pursue,” Bet Tzedek provides legal advocacy grounded in the lived experiences of the communities we serve. Through their network of attorneys and advocates, they provide free comprehensive legal services, education, and policy advocacy to low-income individuals and families across Los Angeles County.
To receive assistance or find out more about their services, please visit their website.
