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Law For The Sacred

Law For The Sacred

During my 20 years in the legal profession, I’ve had an ever growing feeling that the work of lawyers is disrupting something that should not be disrupted. I don’t believe it can be expressed in words, but I see it expressed everywhere. Perhaps I can offer a picture:  Last year,... Continue Reading

December 2024 Newsletter

December 2024 Newsletter

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on how to stay centered in this time of great uncertainty and pain. One way we center ourselves is by intentionally re-committing to the movement for resilient communities everywhere. Our commitment is rooted in our indispensable community of co-dreamers, supporters, partners, clients,... Continue Reading

From member-managed LLC to co-op reform for inclusive economies

From member-managed LLC to co-op reform for inclusive economies

By: Trebor Scholz, Anne-Pauline De Cler, Michelle Lee, Morshed Mannan, Stefano Tortorici Co-op News Continue Reading

Cooperatives in Prisons: A Liberationist Strategy

Cooperatives in Prisons: A Liberationist Strategy

There are worker cooperatives in prisons all over the world, including in Ethiopia, South Africa, Iran, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Italy, and more. Folks incarcerated in California want them, too. At the Law Center, our vision is a future without prisons. To move toward that future, we want to help our... Continue Reading

Decolonization and the Law

Decolonization and the Law

By Mohit Mookim, Alejandra Cruz, and Tia Taruc-Myers In 2024, the Law Center emerged with a new and expanded team of land justice legal workers. As four new staff attorneys were onboarded in mid-2023 — all of whom are passionate about land return work — our team created space to collectively... Continue Reading

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