Investing in Justice.
Strengthening Communities.
We don't wait for change. We fund it. We lead it.
Women Driving Justice in Our Community
The Women for Justice Giving Circle unites women committed to advancing justice through community, leadership, and collective giving. We are inspired to use our power for good by investing in the Public Law Center and the communities it uplifts. By joining this remarkable circle, with members contributing $5,000 or more, you will help drive meaningful change and empower others.
Jacqueline Akerblom
Retired Partner, Grant Thornton
Co-Chair of Women for Justice
Nicole Whyte
Founding Partner, Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara LLP
Co-Chair of Women for Justice
Upcoming Events
Women for Justice Hike
3/7/26 @ 10am
Back Bay Loop Trail
Mission & Vision
Mission: Public Law Center empowers low-income and vulnerable communities in Orange County, CA, through our free legal services, including representation, strategic litigation, and advocacy, to challenge injustices impacting these communities.
Vision: We envision a future where every Orange County resident, especially the most vulnerable, is respected and empowered as they navigate the justice system to keep themselves and their families safe, healthy, housed, and financially secure.
PLC’s Core Values
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Empowerment
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Compassion
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Community
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Respect
Access to Justice Transforms Lives
Spotlighting one of PLC’s stories of impact
Public Law Center works to serve and empower the community, and this is one example of that work. The Break Every Chain Foundation was born from one woman’s promise to give back after experiencing homelessness herself — sleeping at times right outside the doors of the Public Law Center. Her small but mighty nonprofit lifts up unhoused individuals and struggling families through programs like Tiny Tot’s Diaper Program and Toys for Tots.
But when a single paperwork error led to a suspension of their charitable status, everything came crashing down – their website offline, donations halted, and hope fading. That’s when the Public Law Center stepped in. Our Small Business & Nonprofit Clinic helped her navigate four years of filings, made the right calls, and fought to get her fully reinstated – just in time to serve families for the holidays.
Today, her foundation is thriving again, proof that when the Public Law Center removes barriers to justice, the impact echoes far beyond one person – it transforms entire communities. Your support, whether through pro bono service or a donation, fuels stories like hers – turning compassion into action, and second chances into lasting change.
Help Drive Justice Forward
Your support empowers and protects families and those most vulnerable in our community through access to fair representation and a fighting chance at justice. Together, we can ensure justice is not selective, but accessible to all and build an Orange County where everyone can thrive.