The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is a national non-profit civil rights organization founded in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy to enlist the private bar’s leadership and resources in combating racial discrimination. Its mission is to secure equal justice under law through litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education.
Civil rights enforcement, voting rights protection, fair housing, educational equity, economic justice, criminal justice reform, and combating discrimination in employment and public accommodations
Foundation grants, individual donations, law firm contributions, and corporate support
Pro bono partnerships with major law firms, collaboration with national civil rights coalitions, and engagement with members of the private bar
Non-profit organization
