The Equal Justice Litigation Program is The Impact Fund's innovative direct litigation program. Through this project, The Impact Fund provides strategic leadership for effective equal justice litigation. In coalition with other small firms and non-profits, we spearhead litigation which will create the blueprint for similar class actions throughout the country. Together, we will build the capacity of all participants, with a vision of social justice, to play a major role in impact litigation.

OUR MODEL
The Equal Justice Litigation Program identifies and targets the industries and companies where litigation offers the potential to open a significant number of jobs or other economic opportunities to disadvantaged communities. In 2001, The Impact Fund filed Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, to challenge company-wide sex discrimination. Working strategically with grassroots non-profits and civil rights firms, we intend to change the discriminatory practices of this industry leader. In addition, in August 2004, The Impact Fund followed up with a nationwide, glass ceiling case against Costco.

Our model relies upon the most effective use of resources of small firms and non-profits challenging civil rights violations. With the benefit of new technologies, and the large network of contacts and resources developed by The Impact Fund, we leverage our resources to mount the challenges that can make a difference. This model builds on the experience of The Impact Fund's Executive Director, Brad Seligman, and Litigation Counsel, Jocelyn D. Larkin. Both attorneys have litigated scores of civil rights class actions, leading to some of the largest Title VII and ADA class judgments ever.

OUR WORK
In addition to litigation,The Impact Fund provides training programs for practitioners and students on various aspects of class action and impact litigation. The Impact Fund also maintains an active amicus docket and frequently publishes articles on a broad range of issues affecting civil and human rights.

CONTACT US
The Equal Justice Litigation Program offers the small firm with a vision, but not the resources or expertise, the means of developing effective class litigation. To discuss a proposed or pending case, please call or e-mail Brad Seligman, Executive Director.