Since its inception in 1968, Lawyers for Civil Rights has advanced life-changing and law-changing advocacy on behalf of individuals who experience workplace discrimination and harassment. Systemic discrimination in hiring, pay, promotion, and termination disadvantages people of color and immigrants in the public and private sectors. We challenge all forms of discrimination and advocate for an expansion of workplace protections.
In response to #MeToo and #YoTambién, LCR is also bringing creative litigation to ensure that low-wage workers see themselves reflected in the movement against workplace sexual harassment.
In response to the rapid growth of e-commerce in the digital age, LCR is ensuring that internet giants such as Airbnb and Amazon are upholding federal and state anti-discrimination laws.
LCR also focuses on cutting-edge litigation and policy advocacy to enhance diversity in the hiring and retention practices of public safety agencies, including police and fire departments.
News and Events
Nov 06, 24
The Path Forward For Vulnerable CommunitiesJun 04, 24
Diversity in Public EmploymentMar 15, 24
Lawsuit Against Boston Public Schools For DiscriminationFeb 20, 24
No Path to Justice for Victims of Discrimination in the MCAD Nov 16, 23
Victory! Multi-Million Dollar Settlement for Black Police OfficersNov 08, 23
Victory! Favorable Resolution for Black Cape Verdean Women in Discrimination Case Against New Bedford FisheryJul 01, 23
2023 Brown Rudnick Summer FellowMay 09, 23
Cape Verdean Woman Subjected to Sexual Harassment at Large Fishery in New BedfordJan 12, 23
Brown Rudnick Summer Fellowship at Lawyers for Civil RightsOct 31, 22
LCR’s Civil Rights SummitSep 27, 22
Launching the Lauren Sampson FellowshipJul 15, 22
LCR’s Legal Warriors at Lav LawJun 29, 22
Emergency Relief Sought Against the Military to End HIV DiscriminationMay 05, 22
Lawsuit Filed to End HIV Discrimination in the MilitaryMar 23, 22
Brown Rudnick Launches Civil Rights Summer Fellowship at Lawyers for Civil RightsJan 13, 22
Applauding Boston’s Vaccine MandateMar 23, 21
Welcome Letter to Mayor Janey with Racial Justice BlueprintJan 29, 21
Boston’s New Fire Cadet Program