Lawyers' Committee to Recognize Distinquished Honorees During Annual Awards Reception

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National Campaign Empowers Homeowners to Combat Loan Modification Scams

Lawyers' Committee partners with network to provide resources for at-risk homeowners to recognize scams, report them and find legitimate help. Read More »

Lawyers' Committee Commends President Obama on Signing Historic Hate Crimes Legislation

Virginia Election Protection a Success!

1-866-OUR-VOTE Hotline was staffed by trained volunteers to answer questions from Virginians seeking free, confidential and nonpartisan guidance on registration and voting. Read More »

Letter from the Executive Director

October 30, 2009

Still Grappling with Racism "In the Age of Obama"

This country has celebrated some proud moments in recent history, including the election of Barack Obama as the first African-American President, the confirmation of Justice Sonia Sotomayor as only the third woman and the first Latina to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States and Eric H. Holder Jr. as the first Black U.S. Attorney General. Read more »