Campaign for Equal Justice (CEJ)

Mission

We work for equal access to justice for all Oregonians by getting free civil legal help to the lowest-income and most vulnerable Oregonians when they are facing life-changing legal emergencies.

Bottom Line for Portland

Your support helps legal aid serve people with the most critical legal needs—food, shelter, medical care, income maintenance, and physical safety. About 25% of legal aid’s cases involve family law, usually helping victims of domestic violence, and almost 80% of legal aid’s clients are women, most with children to support. Legal aid keeps families safe and communities stable by addressing problems before they become complicated and entrenched. Preventing an unlawful eviction can keep a family housed, and helping Oregonians access health care, education, or benefits increases stability and reduces poverty. Early legal help can avoid or minimize contact with criminal justice, juvenile justice, and dependency systems. Research found that every $1 spent on legal aid creates $3.43 in financial benefit to individuals and the community in Oregon. 

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"Getting care back changed everything. I could finally live safely and with dignity in my own home.” -Cordella

“I don’t know where I would be now without the help of legal aid. They gave me a second chance at life – I am safe and happy again!” -Josie

“by reaching out to the right people, [my legal aid attorney] was able to get everything solved very quickly. She had the experience and knowledge to resolve all of this.” -Natalia

Incentives

🌟We have special matches for young donors and new donors for most of the campaign! 
 

❤️FIRST MATCH, Nov. 1- Nov. 5: Miller Nash will match, dollar for dollar, every donation from people 35 and under, up to a total of $1,000 ❤️
 

This match includes donations made on BIG GIVE DAYS for Nov. 1 (Big Coffee Day) and Nov. 5 (Big Flight Day) !
 

Miller Nash: A nationally recognized, industry-focused law firm with offices in Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. We deliver excellent results, inspire long-term loyalty, and continue to innovate to meet clients’ changing needs. We also believe in strengthening and giving back to the communities in which we work  and support local organizations like the Campaign for Equal Justice as it works to get free legal services for low-income Oregonians in need. 

Partner(s)

Huge thanks to our Matching Challenge Partners who are matching over $22,000 in donations!

Cosgrave Vergeer Kester: The local law firm with extensive experience—in the boardroom and the courtroom. We build lasting partnerships with clients, getting to know them and their businesses, so that we can provide customized, cost-effective legal solutions and strategic advice. Since 1934, Cosgrave has been an integral part of the Portland community, serving the city and the Northwest region. Through charitable donations, volunteer activities, and individual service, we work to help our communities thrive. 

At Davis Wright Tremaine, we partner with clients to navigate legal challenges and drive impactful results. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and excellence, we build meaningful connections and deliver exceptional service. As a firm committed to doing good, we strive to empower communities and shape a brighter future together.

Edelson ADR: The vast majority of lawsuits are settled before trial. Jeff Edelson, The Litigator’s MediatorTM, helps parties explore settlement before costs and entrenched positions undermine their case. Settlement eliminates risk and uncertainty, and puts an end to spiraling attorney fees and costs.  Effective mediation gives litigants the power to participate in a successful outcome. 

KEEN: We're taking action on climate and shifting to renewable energy, consciously creating our shoes, and investing in non-profit partners around the world.

🚨MATCHING Donations Nov. 1-5🚨Miller Nash: A nationally recognized, industry-focused law firm with offices in Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. We deliver excellent results, inspire long-term loyalty, and continue to innovate to meet clients’ changing needs. We also believe in strengthening and giving back to the communities in which we work  and support local organizations like the Campaign for Equal Justice as it works to get free legal services for low-income Oregonians in need. 

Pierce Davis & Perritano is a leading civil litigation law firm with deep roots in the Portland community. Our wealth of experience in a wide range of practice areas makes our firm well-suited to guide clients through all phases of litigation. We proudly support the Campaign for Equal Justice.

Schwabe: With nearly 170 lawyers in seven offices, Schwabe is among the largest law firms in the Pacific Northwest. Clients from start-ups and entrepreneurs to the Fortune 500 count on us. We also give back to our community by supporting non-profits like the Campaign for Equal Justice and hope you will join us!

Stoel Rives: proudly supports the Campaign for Equal Justice Give!Guide Campaign.

Tonkon Torp: Tonkon Torp brings the right people, the right questions, and the right legal counsel to every client relationship. We help our clients with responsive service, pragmatic thinking, expert support, straight talk, and humor. We also help our community -- by supporting non-profits like the Campaign for Equal Justice -- and hope you will join us.