About

The Economic Justice Team is dedicated to closing the economic wealth gap by empowering marginalized communities through increased business and economic opportunities to advance a more equitable economy. We know that a strong economy fuels our community and that without it, the inequities that result can last for generations.  

Programs

Legal Services for Entrepreneurs

Through our Legal Services for Entrepreneurs Program (LSE), we provide free direct legal representation to low-income entrepreneurs and local businesses, including immigrant-owned businesses, assisting with entity formation, contracts, and leasing.

For more information, click here.

Protecting Racial Equity Initiative

In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions and the resulting legal threats against racial equity efforts, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area (LCCRSF) launched Protecting Racial Equity (PRE) alongside key civil rights partners. Designed to combat uncertainty among nonprofits and funders, PRE provides essential legal tools, training, and support to sustain race-conscious work in an evolving legal landscape.  

For more information, click here

Economic Justice Advocacy

Beyond direct services, we offer legal education and guidance to community groups and coalitions working to advance policies that support small businesses and community-guided economic development. An example of this policy work includes our role in advancing public banking in California through the passage of AB 857 and supporting the establishment of the San Francisco Public Bank, creating new public financial tools designed to invest in communities traditionally excluded by mainstream banking systems.