The Lawyer Sharing Hope in an Email
Every month, we give the Amicus Mundi Award to a lawyer in our community that goes above and beyond in their work on today’s most pressing issues. In recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, We The Action is honored to announce Katy Yang as our next Amicus Mundi Award winner. Katy was nominated by […]
#WomensHistoryMonth 2023: Celebrating Milestones for Women Who Practice Law
In honor of Women’s History Month, please join us in celebrating the women and milestones that expanded the possibilities, broke down barriers, and created new opportunities for women who dreamed of practicing law:
The Lawyers Fighting for Representation in Government
Every month, we give the Amicus Mundi Award to an outstanding lawyer in our community who has donated their time and expertise to a cause they believe in. We’re changing things up a little bit this month, and giving the award to two lawyers who’ve been friends for 20 years and teamed up to help […]
#BlackHistoryMonth 2023: Honoring the Legacy of Black Lawyers in American History
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements & history of Black communities in the U.S. While We The Action is dedicated year round to advancing racial justice and equity, we took this opportunity to highlight the legacy and impact that Black lawyers have had on our country and our profession. This […]
The Lawyer Challenging Racial Inequalities
Every month, we give the Amicus Mundi Award to an outstanding lawyer in our community who exemplifies our shared values of service and dedication to building a more just and equitable society. This month, we’re celebrating a retired lawyer who helped overturn a DC law that was disproportionately harming low income communities and communities of […]
We The Action’s 2022 Impact Report
Protecting Voting Rights & Furthering Democracy
From protecting the 2022 midterm elections to empowering communities to engage with their elected officials, this was a banner year for We The Action’s democracy work. In all, 3,500 volunteer lawyers donated more than 45,000 hours to 36 organizations working to make the midterm elections safe, secure, and accessible for every voter. For instance: In […]
Supporting Immigrant Communities
Throughout the year, as humanitarian crises raged on the U.S.-Mexico border, in Afghanistan, in Ukraine, and many other places across the globe, We The Action channeled the passion of our community to support immigrant communities however possible. For instance, We The Action helped launch the Welcome Legal Alliance, a nonpartisan initiative that channels the passion […]
Advocating for Racial Justice
Systemic racism permeates every level of the American legal system, and We The Action’s lawyers work every day to bridge the access to justice gap for underrepresented communities, including communities of color. In all, more than 200 lawyers signed up for Racial Justice projects this year. For instance, since partnering with the Florida Rights Restoration […]
Fighting for Reproductive Freedom and Gender Equity
Following the devastating Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, lawyers from across the nation were looking for opportunities to help defend abortion access. In all, 220 We The Action lawyers volunteered with 10 nonprofits on 12 projects to help abortion providers expand or modify services, track abortion-related […]