About the Consortium
 

GENERAL INFORMATION
Welcome to the web site of the DC Consortium of Legal Services Providers. The Consortium is a coalition of 36 member organizations, all of which provide direct legal services to low-income DC residents. The Consortium is led by Co-Chairs Su Sie Ju (Legal Director, Bread for the City) and Vikram Swaruup (Executive Director, Legal Aid DC). The Consortium's Steering Committee is comprised of the Consortium Co-Chairs, as well as four elected representatives from member organizations, currently: Laura Brown (Executive Director, First Shift Justice Project), Ariel Levinson-Waldman (Founding President and Director-Counsel, Tzedek DC), Jennifer Mezey (Healthy Together Deputy Director, Children's Law Center), and Naznin Saifi (Executive Director, Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center).

CONSORTIUM MEETING SCHEDULE

The DC Consortium meets virtually on the third Thursday of every month starting at 9:30 am and our meetings are always open to anyone interested in attending.

You are welcome to join our meetings. To do so, please email consortiumcoordinator@gmail.com to request a calendar invite.

ADVOCACY

• Every year, the DC Fair Budget Coalition evaluates the DC Council's proposed budget for the coming year with a focus on the needs of our community's most vulnerable citizens.

RESOURCES

• Pro Bono Trainings Calendar
  by: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
• LawHelp.org/DC: Remember to consult for the most accurate referral information.