Louisiana Appleseed
Legal ServicesLouisiana, United States2-10 Employees
Louisiana Appleseed is a legal services nonprofit that dedicates its work to addressing Louisiana’s deep-rooted legal and social challenges by promoting access to justice, opportunity, and education. The organization builds collaborations between vulnerable communities and a broad network of pro bono professionals to develop policy-oriented research and advocacy aimed at systemic change, working with government, legal services, and other nonprofits to identify root causes and craft sustainable solutions. By connecting lawmakers, the business sector, and volunteer attorneys, it seeks to influence policy and expand fair access to courts, economic resources, and public schools, pursuing cost-effective, impactful approaches to justice. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, the group operates with a small team and emphasizes partnerships to deliver free legal resources and address issues such as heirs’ property and related equity concerns. Recent activities include partnerships and programs that bring legal resources to communities through clinics and advocacy initiatives in the state.