The National Center for Law and Economic Justice is a group of advocates and lawyers committed to advancing economic, racial, and disability justice for low-income families, individuals, and communities across the country. Founded in 1965 by Edward V. Sparer at Columbia University, we’ve fought for over five decades to ensure our country meets the fundamental needs of all its residents. Everyone deserves to thrive, not just survive. That means living and working with full health, safety, and promising futures. There are countless barriers to economic access and equity for the most marginalized communities in our nation, which is why our lawyers use high-impact litigation, policy advocacy, and support for grassroots organizing to create structural change for a better future.