Toxic work environment & white saviorism - Anonymous employee Public Counsel Employee Review

1.0
25 Mar 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There are many great people who work here, it is mainly the POC staff, the benefits are good

Cons

This org, like other nonprofits in LA, is run by a board that is filled with right-wing conservatives. On top of that, the Board and management, insulates racist bullies, and elevates white/privileged staff, Public Counsel has a history of being a very white nonprofit, lacking diversity. It is still that way. They have no connection to the neighborhood in Koreatown, they do not have staff that can communicate with the community, and their focus now is just to rebrand to get more money, but they continue to ignore the diversity of LA, especially the Asian and Black community. You would be treated better at a firm & doing pro bono for them rather than an actual attorney.

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5.0
13 Feb 2025
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Pros

Flexibility, family oriented, care about their employees, working on DEI work, and making an attempt to be transparent.

Cons

Projects are very individual and not much cross collaboration.

4.0
21 Mar 2026
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Pros

Rewarding work and head litigator worked with is very kind and supportive.

Cons

Paralegals and assistants worked with are difficult judgemental and assign loads of work.

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