Discrimination in the workplace against persons with disabilities is wide-spread and pernicious. We are proud to partner with courageous clients to dismantle these injustices. |
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The need for compassionate release has become even more urgent amid COVID-19. More than 730 prisoners have had their cases placed with pro bono counsel, but thousands more need help. |
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Our pro bono corporate partnerships through the Corporate Advisory Board (CAB) with BDO, FTI, and Savills are critical to the thorough development of our cases and take a huge burden off our legal staff.
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We cordially invite our supporters to join us December 10th at 8:30AM for our John Burke Pro Bono Breakfast virtual event to hear more about our renewed focus to dismantle injustice based on racial discrimination and to repair the damage of historical racial inequity.
Presentations by clients, co-counsel and staff will highlight the crucial work that you help make possible. Participation is free and open to the community. Click here for sponsorship opportunities and to RSVP. |
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Dear Friend,
All of our work on behalf of prisoners, workers, persons with disabilities, and beyond is made possible through partnerships with hundreds of law firms, corporations, community organizations, and individuals like you. This year amid unprecedented threats to civil rights, you have stepped forward and joined us in challenging injustice and pursuing meaningful, lasting change for our clients and our community.
Through the end of the year, we will be updating you on some of the incredible successes that have been made possible through your partnership and support. We hope you will join us for our Burke Breakfast, Giving Tuesday, and throughout the holiday season as we recognize this civil rights work of our time.
Thank you for your partnership!
Jonathan Smith
Executive Director
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More News
We filed suit to protect incarcerated people at the deadliest federal prison, Butner Federal Correctional Complex together with the ACLU and Winston & Strawn.
Catherine Cone, Counsel, and Mirela Missova, Counsel, were honored at the Hortons’ Kids Give Thanks & Give Back gala for their work protecting tenants’ rights at The Vistas and Forest Ridge when their landlord declared bankruptcy.
We filed an amicus brief in the Fourth Circuit on qualified immunity as part of a series of several Sidley Austin has filed on our behalf in an effort to narrow the doctrine.
Kaitlin Banner, Deputy Legal Director, testified before the Joint Distance Learning Roundtable of the DC Council Committee of the Whole and Committee on Education.
Tristin Brown, Associate Counsel, submitted written testimony regarding the school security in DC Public Schools.
The Committee signed on to Coalition for DC Public Schools and Communities’ letter urging DC Public Schools to include communities in the reopening conversation and to reopen only when it’s safe.
Plaintiff in our Black Lives Matter v. Trump case, Kishon McDonald, was featured in a VICE documentary on the Trump administration’s clearing of BLM protestors for a photo-op with a bible on June 1st.
Jonathan Smith, Executive Director, was featured in a joint piece with Mother Jones and Reveal on the federal government’s response to recent protests as well as a radio piece by Reveal with on the issue.
The Washington City Paper quoted Jonathan Smith on DC prisoners’ right to vote.
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Workers' Rights Clinic Schedule
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we temporarily transitioned our Clinic to a telephonic legal advice service.
To schedule an intake, contact (202) 319-1000 ext. 118. For Spanish please call (202) 319-1000 ext. 123.
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