Legal Aid Association of California (LAAC)
Legal ServicesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Legal Aid Association of California (LAAC) is a statewide membership organization that supports legal services nonprofits by advocating for sustaining funding and favorable policy for legal aid work in California. It coordinates collaboration among nonprofit attorneys, facilitates communication across programs, and conducts training and research to enhance the effectiveness of legal aid delivery, with particular attention to rural and underserved communities. Based in Berkeley, California, LAAC serves organizations funded through IOLTA grants by the State Bar of California and functions as a collective voice for these nonprofits within the legal services sector. The organization operates within the legal services industry, focusing on improving access to justice through coordination, capacity-building, and strategic advocacy for its member programs. LAAC’s activities include managing partnerships, disseminating resources, and supporting statewide efforts to address the needs of clients who rely on legal aid.