We The Action’s Statement on the Confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
With the Senate’s vote to confirm Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as the 116th Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, We The Action issued the following statement: As the first Black woman — and the first public defender— to ever serve on the United States Supreme Court, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson promises to bring […]
#BlackHistoryMonth 2022: Honoring the Legacy of Black Lawyers in American History
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements & history of African Americans 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 […]
We The Action’s 2021 Impact Report
Press Release: Civic Nation Adds Legal Pro Bono Organization ‘We The Action’ to Its Network of Generation-Defining Initiatives
Today, Civic Nation announced that We The Action will join the organization’s existing network of initiatives focused on creating a more inclusive, equitable America. We The Action is a community of more than 41,000 lawyers across the country who donate their time to address issues including voting rights, racial justice, supporting immigrant communities, COVID-19, the […]
Press Release: Four Years and 41,000 Lawyers: We The Action Celebrates Four Years of Nationwide Impact
In just four years, nearly 41,000 volunteer lawyers have donated $102 million in free legal services through We The Action. Today, We The Action, a community of nearly 41,000 volunteer lawyers and more than 400 nonprofits working together on the most pressing issues facing the nation, celebrates its fourth anniversary. Over the last four years, […]
Press Release: New Partnership to Help Floridians With Former Felony Convictions Restore Their Right to Vote
Florida Rights Restoration Coalition announces new partnership with We The Action to expand free legal services offered to returning citizens trying to regain their voting rights. Orlando, FL — The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC) and We The Action (WTA) announced a statewide partnership to provide returning citizens (formerly convicted individuals) in Florida with free […]
We The Action Spring 2021 Impact Report
There are many reasons to welcome spring: warmer temperatures, longer days, Cadbury Creme Eggs. At We The Action, we have another reason: National Volunteer Month and an excuse to highlight the work of this incredible community! To commemorate National Volunteer Month, we’re sharing some stories about the difference this community has made in 2021. Already […]
#InternationalWomensDay: Celebrating Milestones for Women Who Practice Law
This International Women’s Day, 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 2021: Honoring the Legacy of Black Lawyers in American History
While We The Action is dedicated year round to advancing racial justice and equity, this Black History Month it feels particularly important to honor the legacy and impact that Black lawyers have had on our country and our profession. This year, We The Action honored fourteen of the most influential Black lawyers in our country’s […]