Equal Justice Works

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David Stern | Equal Justice Works

At Equal Justice Works, we believe that the poorest and most vulnerable among us deserve the same access to justice and quality legal representation as more fortunate citizens. We have been thrilled to see the same commitment from our partnerships with more than 75 of the top law firms in the...

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David Stern | Equal Justice Works

Editor: For our readers who may not be familiar, please tell us about the founding and the mission of Equal Justice Works. Stern: Equal Justice Works was founded in 1986 by a group of law students with the goal of expanding legal services to underrepresented populations and increasing...

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David Stern | Equal Justice Works

It all began with the simple desire to increase access to justice for low-income people who could not afford a lawyer. The idea did not come from top attorneys or judges, but from a group of law students passionate about helping others. They saw a growing number of law students who wanted to...