NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD OF LOS ANGELES

EIN: 844304440 Civil Rights & Advocacy

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$180,477
Total Expenses
$309,056
Total Assets
$296,523
Net Assets
$296,523
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
CHRISTOPHER CHAVIS
Phone
2135956809
Tax Period
2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD OF LOS ANGELES, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $180K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 68% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $309K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 71% operating deficit.

Mission

TO UNITE LAWYERS, LAW STUDENTS, LEGAL WORKERS, AND JAILHOUSE LAWYERS TO PROVIDE CRITICAL COMMUNITY BASED LEGAL ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH A FRAMEWORK THAT PRIORITIZES HUMAN RIGHTS OVER PROPERTY INTERESTS. OUR MEMBERS VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO PROVIDE LEGAL SUPPORT TO A VARIETY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES INCLUDING IMMIGRATION JUSTICE, HOUSING JUSTICE, AND WORKERS' RIGHTS. OUR MEMBERS ALSO PROVIDE PRO BONO CRIMINAL DEFENSE REPRESENTATION FOR FOLKS WHO ARE ARRESTED ON PROTEST RELATED CHARGES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $95,773

LEGAL OBSERVER PROGRAM: NLG-LA DEFENDS THE ESSENTIAL RIGHT TO PROTEST. WE PROVIDE LEGAL OBSERVERS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ACTIVISTS AT PLANNED AND SPONTANEOUS PROTESTS, AND OUR VOLUNTEERS...

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LEGAL OBSERVER PROGRAM: NLG-LA DEFENDS THE ESSENTIAL RIGHT TO PROTEST. WE PROVIDE LEGAL OBSERVERS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ACTIVISTS AT PLANNED AND SPONTANEOUS PROTESTS, AND OUR VOLUNTEERS TAKE NOTES UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF AN ATTORNEY IN ORDER TO HOLD LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNTABLE. NLG-LA COORDINATES THESE REQUESTS AND RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND SUPERVISES VOLUNTEERS AT DOZENS OF PROTESTS EACH MONTH. THE MERE PRESENCE OF OUR OBSERVERS OFTEN DE-ESCALATES POLICE/PROTESTER INTERACTIONS AND HELPS ENSURE A PEACEFUL AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL.

Program 2
Expenses: $34,984

COURTWATCH: NLG-LA WORKS WITH COALITION PARTNERS TO RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND COORDINATE VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF TO MONITOR MISDEMEANOR AND FELONY COURTROOMS ACROSS THE LOS ANGELES AREA TO OBSERVE LEGAL...

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COURTWATCH: NLG-LA WORKS WITH COALITION PARTNERS TO RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND COORDINATE VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF TO MONITOR MISDEMEANOR AND FELONY COURTROOMS ACROSS THE LOS ANGELES AREA TO OBSERVE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, DOCUMENT IRREGULARITIES, CORROBORATE AND DOCUMENT COMPLAINTS ABOUT JUDICIAL CONDUCT AND DECISIONS, AND HELP SHINE A SPOTLIGHT ON THE SYSTEMATIC, DAY-TO-DAY INJUSTICES OF THE AVERAGE CRIMINAL COURTROOM.

Program 3
Expenses: $69,658 Revenue: $150

CLINICS & TRAININGS: NLG-LA REGULARLY HOSTS AND SUPPORTS CLINICS THAT DEFEND THE RIGHTS OF THE MOST OPPRESSED IN OUR COMMUNITY, SUCH AS THE HOMELESS, DAY LABORERS, AND STREET VENDORS. WE ALSO OFFER...

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CLINICS & TRAININGS: NLG-LA REGULARLY HOSTS AND SUPPORTS CLINICS THAT DEFEND THE RIGHTS OF THE MOST OPPRESSED IN OUR COMMUNITY, SUCH AS THE HOMELESS, DAY LABORERS, AND STREET VENDORS. WE ALSO OFFER TRAININGS FOR LAYPEOPLE THAT ARE DESIGNED TO KEEP THE COMMUNITY INFORMED OF THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS. WE ALSO HOLD PANELS AND WEBINARS FOR ATTORNEYS ON ISSUES LIKE POLICE MISCONDUCT, IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, WORKERS' RIGHTS, TENANT RIGHTS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. OUR TRAININGS PREPARE PARTICIPANTS TO HOLD THE SYSTEM ACCOUNTABLE FOR RESPECTING THE CONSTITUTIONAL, CIVIL, AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF OUR COMMUNITY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $194,111
Program Service Revenue $150
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $-13,784
TOTAL REVENUE $180,477

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $140
Salaries & Benefits $222,027
Fundraising Expenses $13,184
Program Expenses $212,643
Other Expenses $86,889
TOTAL EXPENSES $309,056

Year-over-Year Comparison

2021 2020 Change
Revenue $180,477 $563,976 -0.7%
Expenses $309,056 $287,049 +0.1%
Net Income $-128,579 $276,927 -1.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
18
Employees
8
Volunteers
75

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$108,397
Total Directors
21
$122,001
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RICHARD YBARRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 2/28/21) 60.00
Officer Director
$18,815 $0 $18,815
KRITHIKA SANTHANAM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/TREASURER (AS OF 5/24/21) 60.00
Officer Director
$86,186 $3,396 $89,582
MORGAN RICKETTS CO-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GILBERT SAUCEDO CO-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
IRA SPIRO SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA ANDERSON-BARKER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA HALL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN DARLING DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLEEN FLYNN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHALY MEDINA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JORGE GONZALEZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PASQUALE LOMBARDO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM LAFFERTY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$13,604 $0 $13,604
STEPHANO MEDINA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMUEL MARTINEZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTOR NARRO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN O'DONNELL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY SILBIGER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN STORMER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL STEINBACK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURIE TRAKTMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2021 $180,477 $309,056 $296,523 $-128,579
2020 $563,976 $287,049 $424,359 $276,927
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