We're working year round to make sure that PA students have equitable, fair access to public education. In the last hours of this Giving Season, let’s show the power of community. Your gift supports fair education funding, housing access, environmental justice, and more. Learn more about our work and donate at: pubintlaw.org/donate
Public Interest Law Center
Law Practice
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2,098 followers
We use high-impact legal strategies to advance the rights of communities facing discrimination and poverty.
About us
The Public Interest Law Center uses high-impact legal strategies to advance the civil, social, and economic rights of communities in the Philadelphia region facing discrimination, inequality, and poverty. We use litigation, community education, advocacy, and organizing to secure access to fundamental resources and services. We work in the following project areas: • Employment • Environmental Justice • Healthcare • Housing • Public Education • Voting
- Website
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http://www.pubintlaw.org
External link for Public Interest Law Center
- Industry
- Law Practice
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1969
- Specialties
- Education equity, Healthcare Access, Employment for Ex-Offenders, Environmental Justice, Housing & Community Services, Voting Rights, Special Education, and Urban agriculture and vacant land use
Locations
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Primary
1500 JFK Blvd
802
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102, US
Employees at Public Interest Law Center
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Kaitlyn Maxwell
Shareholder, Environmental - Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Dan Urevick-Ackelsberg
Senior Attorney at Public Interest Law Center
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Dena Ferrara Driscoll
Director Of Development And Communications at Public Interest Law Center
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Brent Landau
Executive Director of the Public Interest Law Center
Updates
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The Public Interest Law Center is proud of the progress we've made in advancing justice and equity for communities across Pennsylvania in 2024. This year has been filled with impactful legal victories, important advocacy efforts, and ongoing work to tackle systemic issues in our areas of practice. Together with our clients, partners, and supporters, we’ve made significant strides in protecting the rights of vulnerable populations and pushing for positive change. As we wrap up this year, we wanted to highlight some of the key moments and cases that shaped our work, celebrate our collective accomplishments, and look ahead to the continued fight for justice in the year to come. Thank you for being a part of this important journey. Read our year in review: https://conta.cc/3VVShWD
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This Giving Season, let’s show the power of community. Your gift supports fair education funding, housing access, environmental justice, and more. Learn more about our work and donate at: pubintlaw.org/donate Together, we’re building justice—one donation at a time. 💙
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Today, we wrapped up our end-of-year board meeting, reflecting on a year of progress and planning for the road ahead. We’re incredibly grateful for our dedicated board members whose guidance, support, and leadership drive our mission forward. Thank you for being true partners in justice! Thank you to our meeting host and partners Troutman Pepper for having us at their offices this morning!
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Your donation this Giving Season supports urban farms and community gardens that provide fresh, affordable food to neighborhoods in need. 🍎🌿 These vital resources strengthen communities, promote health, and empower neighbors to care for one another. Donate today and help grow justice: pubintlaw.org/donate #FoodSecurity #GivingTuesday #TogetherForJustice
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Congratulations to our board member, Chad Lange, on being named Partner at Faegre Drinker! Chad's leadership, dedication, and expertise have made a lasting impact on our work at the Public Interest Law Center and beyond. We’re thrilled to see him achieve this well-deserved career milestone. Please join us in celebrating Chad’s success and wishing him continued excellence in this next chapter!
Please help us congratulate Faegre Drinker’s 2025 new partner class, as well as the attorneys who have been promoted to counsel and consulting professionals to principal. Our new partners span 11 of the firm’s offices and practice groups, while the new counsel are members of Faegre Drinker’s business litigation, labor and employment and investment management groups. Learn more and view the full list of the individuals who have been promoted: https://lnkd.in/gUipv4S8
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The incoming administration is promising massive cuts to public schools across America, including here in PA. That spells trouble for our already underfunded schools, writes Law Center attorney Dan Urevick-Acklesberg. Read his op-ed in the Inquirer here: https://loom.ly/arN58mk
The Trump Administration and Congress will consider massive school funding cuts. Pennsylvanians must stop them.| Opinion
inquirer.com
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Today, your support makes a world of difference. From protecting voting rights to ensuring equitable access to healthcare, your gift directly fuels the fight for justice. And here’s the best part: Every dollar you give is doubled up to $6,000! 💻 Donate now: pubintlaw.org/donate 💪 Let’s build a fairer, more equitable future together. #GivingTuesday #JusticeForAll #EquityInAction
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This #GivingTuesday, your gift helps us ensure Pennsylvania complies with its constitutional obligation to fund public schools so every child has the resources they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a future where no student is left behind. 💙 ➡️ Double your impact today: pubintlaw.org/donate #FundOurSchools #GivingTuesday2024 #TogetherForJustice
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This #GivingTuesday, every dollar you give will be matched by a generous board member—up to $6,000! That means your gift goes twice as far to advance fair education funding, protect voting rights, and more. 💻 Give now and help us build a stronger, fairer future: pubintlaw.org/donate #GivingTuesday2024 #DoubleYourImpact #EquityInAction