Washington (June 24, 2026) – General counsel and chief legal officers from 132 corporations recently sent a letter to Congress urging lawmakers to fully fund the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in Fiscal Year 2027.
"Behind every legal aid case is someone trying to keep their home, protect their family, or recover from a crisis," said NLADA President & CEO April Frazier Camara. "For many people, legal aid can mean the difference between stability and hardship. We are grateful to these corporate leaders for recognizing the importance of legal aid and urging Congress to fully fund the Legal Services Corporation."
In the letter, the corporate leaders wrote that unresolved legal problems create economic instability for families and communities and can affect the workforce and businesses. They noted that LSC-funded programs help people facing domestic violence, eviction, foreclosure, fraud, and barriers to employment.
The letter also highlights LSC's nationwide reach. Through 129 grantees operating more than 800 offices, LSC-funded programs serve every county in America. In 2024, those programs helped 6.4 million people through legal representation, information, and guidance.
The signatories noted that current funding levels leave many people without help. LSC-funded programs can fully serve fewer than one-third of eligible Americans who seek assistance and are forced to turn away more than half of those who ask for help.
To learn more about LSC Funding for FY2027, please email Rabiah A. Burks, [email protected].
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The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA), founded in 1911, is America's oldest and largest nonprofit association devoted to excellence in the delivery of legal services to those who cannot afford counsel. NLADA has pioneered access to justice at the national, state, and local levels, playing a leadership role in the creation of public defender systems and other important institutions from The Sentencing Project to the Legal Services Corporation. A leader in the development of national standards for civil legal aid and public defense, NLADA also provides advocacy, training, and technical assistance for equal justice advocates across the country.
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