Southern Legal Counsel Inc.
Southern Legal Counsel Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Southern Legal Counsel, Inc. (SLC) is a Florida statewide not-for-profit public interest law firm that is committed to the ideal of equal justice for all and the attainment of basic human and civil rights. SLC primarily assists individuals and groups with public interest issues who otherwise would not have access to the justice system and whose cases may bring about systemic reform. SLC uses a range of strategies to achieve its goals, including litigation, policy advocacy, and training and technical assistance to lawyers, lay persons and organizations.
About
Public interest law advocacy on behalf of unrepresented and underrepresented groups and interests including rights of persons with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses, children in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems, the rights of institutionalized persons, employment rights and general civil rights, SLC provided legal representation, advice, consultation, technical assistance, investigatory services, training, advocacy activation and performed casework and legal research. Many of SLC's cases are class actions and therefore affect thousands of citizens.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “Southern legal counsel, inc. (slc) is a florida statewide not-for-profit public interest law firm that is committed to the ideal of equal justice for all and the attainment of basic human and civil rights. slc primarily assists individuals and groups with public interest issues who otherwise would not have access to the justice system and whose cases may bring about systemic reform. slc uses a range of strategies to achieve its goals, including litigation, policy advocacy, and training and technical assistance to lawyers, lay persons and organizations.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “Southern legal counsel, inc. (slc) is a florida statewide not-for-profit public interest law firm that is committed to the ideal of equal justice for all and the attainment of basic human and civil rights. slc primarily assists individuals and groups with public interest issues who otherwise would not have access to the justice system and whose cases may bring about systemic reform. slc uses a range of strategies to achieve its goals, including litigation, policy advocacy, and training and technical assistance to lawyers, lay persons and organizations.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as FL.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at 1229 NW 12TH AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32601.
- The non-profit has reported 10 employees on their form as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$86,259.
- The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is established through an impartial review and endorsement process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 20 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1977.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $552,682 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $72,960 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.