Masssachusetts Law Reform Institute Email Format
Legal ServicesMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) is a statewide non-profit legal services organization based in Boston, focused on advancing economic, racial, and social justice through legal action, education, and advocacy. It specializes in large-scale legal initiatives and systemic reforms aimed at addressing poverty’s root causes, removing barriers to opportunity, promoting economic stability, and creating pathways to self-sufficiency for low-income individuals and families. MLRI’s work spans multiple areas of public policy and legal practice, leveraging the expertise of its lawyers and policy analysts to identify cross-cutting issues and develop innovative strategies to respond to emerging needs. As a leading center in poverty law and anti-poverty policy advocacy, MLRI emphasizes reform at scale and operates with a national-relevance expertise unique within Massachusetts. Recent developments include organizational steps such as board appointments and the launch of new initiatives and resources, reflecting ongoing growth in its public-facing activities and outreach.