Public Counsel, the nation's largest pro bono public interest law firm, held its annual William O. Douglas Award dinner on Sunday, April 22, raising more than $2.5 million to provide free legal services to those in need. Last year, the organization helped more than 30,000 residents of Southern California with services ranging from adoptions out of foster care, assistance to abused teens and impact litigation targeting housing discrimination. Elie Wiesel accepted the organization's highest honor, the Douglas Award, speaking … [Read more...]
