US Legal Empowerment Network
An intersectional, intergenerational network of organizers, lawyers and community members working to ensure people have the tools to know, use, shape, and transform the laws and systems that impact their lives.
Gather with us
The US Legal Empowerment Network is expanding its reach by hosting the first US Legal Empowerment Convening—so communities across the country have the tools to mobilize, resist, and redefine justice together.
This groundbreaking Convening will engage 100+ organizers, lawyers, and community members over three days.
The Convening will embrace hope, safety and solidarity–offering strategies and tactics to rebuild and redefine democracy from the grassroots.
Apply to join us in Chicago from February 3-5, 2026
In the US, tens of millions of people face justice problems every year.
For those living on the systemic edge, a single event—a medical emergency, eviction notice, or change in immigration status—can trigger a cascade of crises that lead to poverty, family separation, incarceration, or even death.
Yet most people are forced to navigate an intimidating and complex legal system alone—without a lawyer, without support, and without the knowledge needed to defend their rights.
This crisis has grown more acute as our democracy comes under attack and isolation deepens.
The US Legal Empowerment Network is coming together to build a more just and inclusive legal ecosystem.
Through a strategy rooted in hope, solidarity and legal empowerment, we are striving for a world where communities have the tools to redefine justice and rebuild democracy together.
How to get involved
Meet Us
Get to know the US Legal Empowerment Network.
Join Us
Apply here to join us in Chicago from February 3-5, 2026.
Support us
Donate to the US Legal Empowerment Network.