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Spoke to KCAL News this Veterans Day about the VA's continued fight against Public Counsel, Robins Kaplan LLP, Brown, Goldstein & Levy, and Inner City Law Center's litigation to secure housing on the West Los Angeles VA grounds for unhoused veterans with disabilities.

On this Veterans Day, we’re grateful to the Daily Journal Corporation?for spotlighting veteran Rob Reynolds and his pivotal role in the landmark lawsuit to hold the VA accountable for failing to support disabled veterans. Rob’s leadership and dedication to his fellow veterans have been a driving force in this fight for justice. Thank you to Rob and all of the veterans who courageously stepped forward in this historic class action to secure the housing and care that disabled veterans deserve. #VeteransDay?#VeteransRights?#AffordableHousing https://lnkd.in/g7rKpyT7

The outcome of the 2024 election marks a pivotal moment for the future of civil rights, immigrant protections, and the rule of law. Public Counsel is ready to fight back against policies that threaten our communities and to provide legal support to those directly impacted. But we cannot do this alone. This moment calls for bold, decisive action, and we need your support now more than ever. Together, we can stand up for justice and protect the values we hold dear.

Public Counsel, with the California Teachers Association, will be training advocates on coalition-driven impact litigation at the State Bar of California, Legal Aid Association of California (LAAC), and Judicial Council of California's Pathways to Justice conference this October 28 to 30 in San Francisco. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e39xjnhV

So honored to be featured by Public Counsel and excited for our upcoming National Adoption Day!

As National Pro Bono Week 2024 comes to a close, we’re proud to recognize the incredible impact our pro bono attorneys have on building a more just Los Angeles. Read our story to see how volunteers like Disney in-house attorney Cynthia Sadowski are helping Public Counsel make justice accessible for all. #NationalProBonoWeek #ProBono #PublicCounsel

Thank you to the Legal Services Corporation for having our President & CEO Kathryn Eidmann on their Talk Justice podcast for this insightful and important conversation on the professionalization of pro bono! Public Counsel was founded on a pro bono legal service model, and it's central to advancing our mission and serving our communities. Special thanks to Lee Kathryn Rawles and Sandhya Kidd for a terrific discussion! #ProBono #ProBonoWeek

Congratulations to our attorneys Roman Silberfeld and Tommy Du, and Mark Rosenbaum of Public Counsel, for being named Litigators of the Week! They represented thousands of homeless veterans with traumatic brain injuries and serious mental illness in Los Angeles County in a case that led to a powerful ruling. ? U.S. District Judge David Carter found the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs had illegally leased parts of its West LA campus and failed to provide housing for disabled veterans, preventing them from accessing critical healthcare benefits. The ruling requires the VA to build over 2,500 housing units for low-income veterans, ensuring that the land serves its original purpose—housing our veterans. ? This is a huge win for over 3,000 unhoused veterans in Los Angeles, ensuring better access to housing and healthcare benefits. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gYwhd8qP. #LitigatorsOfTheWeek #VeteranAdvocacy?

We’re thrilled to announce that Jane Fonda will receive the prestigious William O. Douglas Award at our annual Award Dinner on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel! A two-time Academy Award-winning actor, producer, author, fitness guru, and longtime human rights activist, Jane Fonda has been a powerful voice for social justice. From her early support of the Civil Rights Movement to her ongoing work to confront the climate crisis, Fonda has used her platform to inspire change and advance justice. Additional honorees and special guests will be announced soon! Mark your calendars and click here for more info and sponsorship opportunities:?https://lnkd.in/dBC75PEM

The stakes are high for small businesses & small nonprofits in CA. We urge Governor Gavin Newsom to sign #SB1103 into law! Protect the backbone of our economy. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gpJanVhi #SupportSmallBusiness #SmallNonprofits