Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund News
Position Description: Executive Director, Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund (WEJF)
About WEJF Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund, Inc. (WEJF) is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to raise funds from lawyers, law firms, corporations, foundations, and other constituencies in support of three of Wisconsin’s largest pro bono civil legal aid organizations: Disability Rights Wisconsin, Legal Action of Wisconsin, and Wisconsin Judicare. About the Executive Director Position […]
WEJF Supports Black Lives Matter Movement
For over twenty years, the Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund, Inc. has fought to advance the American ideal of “equal justice under the law.” The staff at our three beneficiary civil legal aid providers—Wisconsin Judicare, Legal Action of Wisconsin, and Disability Rights Wisconsin—experience first-hand how far we have to go to battle against the systemic racism […]
The Pandemic and Pro Bono Legal Aid in Wisconsin
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, I wanted to update you on the good work that Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund’s three beneficiary legal aid law firms are doing to help those most vulnerable to the economic fallout of this crisis. Our beneficiary organizations have temporarily closed their offices and suspended some services and programs […]
Aaron Rodgers Chooses Legal Action of Wisconsin to Receive $50,000 Green Bay Packers Donation
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has selected Legal Action of Wisconsin to receive a $50,000 donation from the Packers.
WEJF’s 2017 Campaign Raises $297,000
WEJF’s 2017 campaign raised over $297,000 for our three beneficiary legal aid providers: Disability Rights Wisconsin, Legal Action of Wisconsin, and Wisconsin Judicare. This is the fourth largest amount raised in our 15-year history, and a $15,000 increase over 2016. Your donation to WEJF is important because our funds are a rare source of unrestricted funds for our […]