Press Coverage of Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network, 4/16/25–5/1/25
The New York Times: Unions Form Pro Bono Legal Network for Federal Workers Targeted by Trump The nation’s largest federation of unions has put together a pro bono legal network that aims to help federal employees whose jobs have been lost or threatened under the Trump administration. More than 1,000 lawyers in 42 states have […]
We The Action’s 2024 Guide to Voter Protection Opportunities for Lawyers
Do you want to volunteer in your state? For the following volunteer opportunities, you must be licensed to practice law and/or be registered to vote in the state where the work occurs. Observe the Official Canvass: Volunteers will observe the official canvass and report on mass challenges to ballots and attempts to halt the canvassing […]
Legal Nonprofit We The Action Names Leading Lawyer Michael Gottlieb To Advisory Council
Michael Gottlieb joins Council Chair Dana Remus and several other prominent lawyers from nonprofit, academic, and private sectors to help steer We The Action’s efforts to strengthen democracy, advance gender and racial justice, and more. Today, We The Action announced that Michael Gottlieb (Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP) will join their Advisory Council to help […]
Election protection attorneys, assemble! 🛡️
More than 150 million voters are expected to cast ballots in 2024, and at We The Action, we want to make sure that every election is free, fair and safe. That’s why today, we’re launching our Voter Vanguard campaign to provide pro bono opportunities for lawyers to defend our democracy, secure our elections, and advance […]
With This Partnership, Lawyers are Making a Difference for Rare Diseases
I am beyond proud to share that We The Action is teaming up with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to support their Rare As One Network. We The Action’s community of volunteer lawyers will provide ongoing pro bono legal support for the Rare As One Network, a collective of patient-led organizations working to improve the lives […]
Legal Nonprofit We The Action Announces New Advisory Council Of Leading Legal Voices
Chaired by former White House Counsel Dana Remus and including seven other prominent lawyers from nonprofit, academic and private sectors, the Council will help steer We The Action’s efforts to advance gender and racial justice, strengthen democracy and more. Today, legal nonprofit We The Action announced a new advisory council of eight prominent lawyers from […]
Legal Nonprofit We The Action Named “World-Changing Idea” by Fast Company
The tech and innovation magazine named We The Action a finalist in the Software category and Honorable Mention in the Social Justice category of their 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards. Washington, D.C. — Today, legal nonprofit We The Action was named a “World Changing Idea” by leading technology and innovation magazine Fast Company. As part […]
#NationalVolunteerMonth2023: Happy National Volunteer Week!
Happy National Volunteer Week! This week recognizes the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges. While we celebrate volunteers like you all year, we wanted to take this opportunity to share some of the ways lawyers like you have recently made a difference: Four Ways Lawyers Like You […]
#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:
#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 […]