Learning Rights Law Center

What Learning Rights Law Center does

Learning Rights Law Center (LRLC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit legal aid organization founded in 2005 and headquartered at 1625 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 500, Los Angeles, California. The organization's mission is to achieve education equity for underserved families in Los Angeles and surrounding counties by providing free legal representation, advice, advocacy, and training to families whose children have been denied equal access to public education due to disability or discrimination. LRLC operates three core programs: the Education Rights Clinic (ERC), which delivers in-person consultations and individualized action plans; the TIGER program (Training, Instruction, Guidance, Education, Resources), a Know-Your-Rights training curriculum that has reached over 2,500 families since 2005; and Education Advocacy, which provides direct representation through administrative complaints and civil rights litigation. The organization maintains a 15-person professional staff including a Legal Director, Deputy Director, three Senior Staff Attorneys, and Staff Attorneys (including an Equal Justice Works Fellow), supported by a Board chaired by a Winston & Strawn partner and a broader Advisory Council.

LRLC reports no organizational revenue figure, but disclosed impact metrics include $6.4 million in free education supports awarded to clients in 2024, over 33,000 hours of therapy and tutoring secured for students with disabilities, and 296 families receiving action plans. Notable legal victories include a Ninth Circuit civil rights ruling in favor of an LRLC client in January 2019, the settlement of 138 Administrative Complaints in 2020 yielding $4.7 million in services, the J.R. v. Oxnard School District class action settlement (2026), and a 9-0 U.S. Supreme Court decision in A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools (June 2025) following LRLC's participation in COPAA's amicus brief. Revenue is generated entirely through donations and grants rather than fees — no fees are charged to clients — across five streams: individual donations (including the 2005 Society monthly giving program), foundation and corporate grants, special-event fundraising (notably A Cause for Celebration at the Beverly Hilton), planned giving and bequests, and the annual Law Firm Challenge pro bono fundraiser.

The go-to-market model is community-led and event-driven rather than technology-driven: LRLC relies on word-of-mouth from 2,500+ previously served families, free legal clinics, Education Action Day community events (hosted at the California Endowment), TIGER training cohorts, and an online intake system. Distribution channels include direct in-person consultations, the Education Rights Clinic, the TIGER program, an online intake scheduling system, and a volunteer network of pro bono attorneys organized through the Law Firm Challenge. Marketing is conducted through a Wix-hosted website, blog, email newsletter, annual impact reports, white papers, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube video content, and earned media via press releases and amicus-related coverage. There is no proprietary technology platform, no mobile application, no API, and no disclosed AI/ML capability — LRLC's competitive position is built on specialized legal expertise, community trust, and litigation track record rather than technology.

Name

Learning Rights Law Center

Legal name

Learning Rights Law Center

Website

https://learningrights.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Learning Rights Law Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit legal aid organization founded in 2005 in Los Angeles that provides free legal representation, advocacy, and training to underserved families whose children have been denied equal access to public education due to disability or discrimination.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Aid Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Defense & Legal Aid Services (BPAIAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

IEP/504 Planning, Case Management & Compliance (EDAJAKAB), Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK)

Keywords

• Education rights advocacy
• Special education law
• Legal aid services
• Disability rights law
• Civil rights litigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly recurring donations from individuals, including the 2005 Society monthly giving program. Donors can give via credit card, check, stock, cryptocurrency, or through the Ralph's Community Contribution Program.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Major funding from foundations including JL Foundation ($100,000-$500,000), State Bar of California, Wells Fargo, and corporate sponsors. Benefactors include Grant and Peggy Cambridge, The Counterbalance Fund, and various family foundations.
3. Special Event Fundraising: Annual gala (A Cause for Celebration) generates sponsorships, ticket sales, and auction donations. The 2026 event scheduled at Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 24, 2026.
4. Planned Giving and Bequests: Wills and bequests program allowing donors to include Learning Rights in estate planning, providing federal estate tax charitable deductions.
5. Law Firm Challenge: Annual competition between law firms to provide pro bono assistance and raise funds, with firms earning points through fundraising and volunteering on Education Action Day.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Learning Rights Law Center provides free legal representation, advice, advocacy, and training to underserved families in Los Angeles and surrounding counties whose children, as a consequence of disability or discrimination, have been denied equal access to a public education. Core service lines are the Education Rights Clinic (ERC) for intake and individualized action plans, the TIGER program for Know Your Rights self-advocacy training, and Education Advocacy for direct legal representation including administrative complaints and civil rights litigation. All services are delivered at no cost to qualifying families.

Product overview

Learning Rights Law Center is a nonprofit legal services organization offering a coordinated suite of education rights services. The core offerings include the Education Rights Clinic (ERC) for legal counseling and action plans, the TIGER Program for Know Your Rights training, and Education Advocacy for direct legal representation. The organization also facilitates volunteer engagement and produces educational white papers. These services work together to provide underserved families with legal representation, advocacy, and training to ensure children with disabilities or facing discrimination have equal access to public education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Education Rights Clinic (ERC) Free in-person legal counseling service providing two-hour consultation sessions where staff attorneys evaluate students' access to public education and develop individualized action plans for families whose children have been denied equal access due to disability or discrimination. Available at the Los Angeles headquarters.
• TIGER Program (Training, Instruction, Guidance, Education, Resources) Hands-on Know Your Rights training program teaching families to self-advocate within the special education system, including core classes, transitions support, and enrichment classes running September through June annually. Co-delivered with State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) on TIGER Transitions, Supports, and Services. Has served over 2,500 families since 2005.
• Education Advocacy (Direct Legal Representation) Direct legal representation service helping families enforce their right to a free and appropriate public education through administrative complaints, due process hearings, and civil rights litigation. Includes bilingual Spanish/English representation.
• J.R. v. Oxnard School District Class Action Settlement Class action litigation and settlement addressing systemic failures in student identification, referral, and evaluation for special education services in the Oxnard School District. Provides free education supports and services to class members.

Quantifiable outcome

• $6.4 million in free education supports awarded to clients in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• COPAA (Council of Parents, Attorneys, and Advocates)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2025Learning Rights joined COPAA's amicus brief in A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools before the U.S. Supreme Court, winning 9-0 in favor of students with disabilities.
• State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCDD partners with Learning Rights to teach TIGER Transitions, Supports, and Services class series, covering special education laws and broader systems affecting individuals with disabilities beyond education.
• Loyola Marymount UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for TIGER Graduation 2024 event, demonstrating community partnership with higher education institution.
• Participating Law Firms (Law Firm Challenge)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLaw firms compete in annual Law Firm Challenge to provide pro bono assistance and raise funds, volunteering on Education Action Day to counsel families under Learning Rights' supervision.
• Beverly Hilton HotelminorOthersEvent venue host for A Cause for Celebration 2026 annual fundraiser.
• California EndowmentcoreOthersHost venue for Education Action Day free legal consultation events, providing space for community outreach.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Education Law Center: New Jersey-based nonprofit legal organization focused exclusively on education rights advocacy, including special education and equity litigation. Directly comparable as a mission-aligned legal aid organization pursuing systemic education rights outcomes.
• Disability Rights California: California's federally mandated protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities. Directly comparable as a California-based legal aid organization providing free legal representation, advocacy, and rights protection for individuals with disabilities, including education rights cases overlapping LRLC's focus.
• Public Counsel: Largest pro bono public interest law firm in the United States, headquartered in Los Angeles. Operates a major education rights practice representing students and families in special education and discrimination cases — a direct service overlap with LRLC in the LA region.
• Children's Law Center of California: California nonprofit providing free legal advocacy for children, including in education matters (special education, school discipline, IEP advocacy). Comparable as a specialized nonprofit legal services organization serving California's most vulnerable children and families.
• Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF): National disability rights legal advocacy organization with deep experience in special education law and civil rights litigation. Comparable as a specialized nonprofit legal aid focused on disability rights enforcement, including in education settings.
• National Center for Youth Law (NCYL): California-based national nonprofit using legal action to advance the rights of children, particularly in education and child welfare systems. Overlaps with LRLC in pursuing impact litigation and policy advocacy for underserved youth.
• Disability Rights Advocates: National nonprofit disability rights legal center that pursues high-impact litigation and advocacy. Notably co-counsels the J.R. v. Oxnard School District class action with Learning Rights, evidencing direct collaboration on shared cases.
• Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA): LA's primary provider of free civil legal services for low-income residents, including education-related advocacy. Operates in the same LA geography with similar nonprofit, donor-funded, free-service model.

Regional players

• Mental Health Advocacy Services: Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing free legal services to people with mental health disabilities, including in education and special education contexts. Comparable LA-focused nonprofit legal aid model serving overlapping disability populations.

Broad incumbents

• ACLU of Southern California: Regional affiliate of the ACLU with a broader civil rights portfolio that includes education equity and disability rights cases in Southern California. Larger organization with overlapping concerns but broader mandate than LRLC's education-specific focus.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LearningRights
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LearningRights/videos?view=0&sort=da&flow=grid
• Facebookfacebook.com/LearningRights
• Instagraminstagram.com/learningrightslawcenter

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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