The San Francisco Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights (LCCR) champions the legal rights of people of color, poor people, immigrants and refugees, with a special commitment to African-Americans. Attorney Pamela Y. Price has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2006. From June to December 2007, she served as the Interim Executive Director while the Committee searched for a new Executive Director. In 2008, she led the Committee’s celebration of its 40th Anniversary. In 2010, the Committee honored Price And Associates for its financial contributions to the organization by presenting the Firm with the “Living the Dream” award. In 2010, Attorney Price was named Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for a two-year term.

The Committee is affiliated with the national Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, begun in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy. Leading members of the San Francisco Bar established the San Francisco office in 1968--shortly after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.--to advance civil rights. Toward this end, the Lawyers' Committee staff--with the assistance of hundreds of pro bono attorneys--provides free legal assistance and representation to individuals on civil legal matters. In addition, the Lawyers' Committee handles policy impact cases that focus on important civil rights issues.

Led by the dynamic Lateefah Simon since 2009, LCCR has a stellar reputation of providing hands-on training and pro bono opportunities for associates and partners who volunteer their time to the Committee’s direct services programs, including the Asylum Program, Legal Services for Entrepreneurs and the legendary Tuesday Night Clinic. In 2009, LCCR mobilized 977 pro bono attorneys who contributed 42,197 hours of free legal assistance - services valued at more than $16.8 million. In 2006, the Board of Directors re-affirmed the Committee’s special commitment to the African-American community.