THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR LAW & POLICY

What THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR LAW & POLICY does

The National Center for Law & Policy (NCLP) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) legal defense organization founded in 2009 (formerly the Western Center for Law & Policy) and headquartered in Escondido, California. Its function is to provide free (pro bono) constitutional litigation in state and federal courts on behalf of individuals and organizations whose religious freedom, parental rights, sanctity of life, or civil liberties have been violated. NCLP serves two primary client segments: religious organizations (churches, religious schools, ministries) and individual Christians (parents, students, employees) facing government overreach or discrimination in contexts such as schools, workplaces, places of worship, and public spaces.

NCLP's "products" are legal services rather than technology. Its core offering is pro bono representation, supplemented by educational publications (e.g., guidebooks on Bible studies, pastors and politics, voter guides), template resources such as a model opt-out letter aligned with the Mahmoud v. Taylor Supreme Court decision, and advocacy campaigns including the PRISM Religious Accommodation Campaign. The organization engages in amicus activity at the U.S. Supreme Court level (e.g., United States v. Skrmetti, October 2024) and partners with Alliance Defending Freedom, Advocates for Faith and Freedom, and First Liberty Institute as co-counsel on major matters. Notable case outcomes include settlements or judgments in Church of Compassion v. Johnson ($160,000 in attorneys' fees), Cross Culture Christian Center v. Newsom ($400,000 in fees and $100,000 in damages), and a federal preliminary injunction against the Encinitas Union School District on parental opt-out rights.

The business model is donation-based. NCLP generates no revenue from clients, charges no fees, and is sustained entirely by charitable donations from individuals, churches, and organizations (monthly recurring donations are emphasized). Go-to-market is mission-driven: inbound client intake via a Request Assistance form, referrals from partner organizations and earned media, and donor acquisition through content marketing on the NCLP website, an email newsletter, Facebook, and coverage by Fox News, Focus on the Family, California Globe, and CBS8. The organization provides no technology platform, API, or AI capabilities, and its competitive positioning relies on specialized First Amendment litigation expertise and an affiliated network of religious liberty legal organizations.

Name

THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR LAW & POLICY

Legal name

The National Center for Law & Policy

Website

https://nclplaw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The National Center for Law & Policy (NCLP) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) legal defense organization founded in 2009, headquartered in Escondido, California, that provides free pro bono constitutional litigation in state and federal courts for religious organizations, parents, students, and employees facing religious freedom and civil liberties violations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Liberty Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil Liberties & Constitutional Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

Keywords

• Religious freedom litigation
• Civil liberties defense
• Constitutional law services
• Parental rights advocacy
• First amendment defense

Headquarters

HQ city

Escondido

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: NCLP receives almost all of its funding from generous charitable donations made by faithful individuals and organizations who believe in their work. Recurring monthly donations are the most helpful because they allow for budgeting and planning. All donations to NCLP (a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization) are tax deductible. The organization does not charge clients for legal services - all legal assistance is provided pro bono (free).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The National Center for Law & Policy is a non-profit 501(c)(3) legal defense organization that provides free (pro bono) legal assistance to individuals and organizations in the defense of religious freedom, sanctity of life, traditional marriage, parental rights, and other civil liberties. NCLP engages in constitutional litigation in state and federal courts and is also active in public policy and education. Services span legal areas including Religious Land Use, Rights of Churches, Rights of Students, Workplace Religious Rights, Rights of Expression, Rights of Marriage and Family, Protection of the Unborn, and Equal Access for individuals and groups.

Product overview

The National Center for Law & Policy is a non-profit 501(c)(3) legal defense organization offering a portfolio of pro bono legal services focused on religious freedom and civil liberties defense. The organization provides constitutional litigation services, publishes educational resources including guides on Bible studies, voter guidance, and pastor engagement, and operates advocacy campaigns such as the PRISM Religious Accommodation Campaign. Key offerings include model legal letters and templates for parents and religious institutions.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pro Bono Legal Defense Services Free legal assistance for individuals and organizations in defense of religious freedom and civil liberties through constitutional litigation in state and federal courts, covering areas including Religious Land Use, Rights of Churches, Rights of Students, Rights in the Work Place, Rights of Expression, Rights of Marriage and Family, Protection of the Unborn, and Equal Access.
• The Past & Future of Small Group Bible Studies A guidebook discussing spiritual foundations and legal protections for small group Bible studies and home ministries, covering biblical foundations, historical foundations, legal challenges, and legal protections.
• Pastors Pulpits & Politics: The Case for Clear Biblical Moral Teaching A publication providing guidance for pastors on the intersection of biblical moral teaching and political engagement.
• Voter's Guide for the Serious Christian A publication guiding Christians through voting decisions aligned with biblical principles.
• Model Opt-Out Letter A model letter for parents to opt children out of religiously objectionable instruction in public schools, consistent with the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor.
• PRISM Religious Accommodation Campaign Campaign providing demand letters advocating for teacher workplace rights protected by the First Amendment and religious accommodation requirements under Title VII and FEHA for teachers with objections to California's PRISM LGBTQ+ training.

Quantifiable outcome

• NCLP has a 100% success rate in cases involving religious clubs on public school campuses
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• First Liberty InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2024First Liberty Institute and NCLP jointly filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California regarding the Encinitas Union School District case. First Liberty Institute's Kayla Toney served as Counsel for plaintiffs.
• Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2023ADF attorneys served as co-counsel with NCLP in the Church of Compassion v. Johnson case. NCLP's Dean Broyles is an affiliate attorney of ADF and member of ADF's honor guard. ADF has over 4,700 lawyers in its Allied Attorney Network. ADF previously won a similar case (Grant Park Christian Academy v. Fried) against the Biden administration for a Christian school's lunch program funding.
• Advocates for Faith and Freedom (AFF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2023AFF served as co-counsel with NCLP in the Church of Compassion v. Johnson case. AFF attorneys Mariah Gondeiro and Julianne Fleischer were part of the legal team representing plaintiffs.
• American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ)minorOthersDean Broyles was mentored in law school in constitutional litigation by Jay Sekulow of ACLJ, one of the nation's preeminent constitutional attorneys. This was a mentorship/training relationship during Broyles' legal education.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alliance Defending Freedom: Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is the largest U.S. religious liberty legal organization with 4,700+ allied attorneys. NCLP's President Dean Broyles is an ADF affiliate attorney, and the two organizations regularly serve as co-counsel, making ADF a direct peer in constitutional religious liberty litigation.
• Rutherford Institute: The Rutherford Institute is a non-profit civil liberties organization that provides legal representation in religious freedom and parental rights cases. It shares NCLP's ideological positioning and pro bono service model at a national scale.
• American Center for Law and Justice: ACLJ is a major constitutional and religious liberty legal organization that mentored NCLP's Dean Broyles. ACLJ operates internationally and represents a broader scale peer in the same religious freedom litigation niche.
• Pacific Justice Institute: Pacific Justice Institute is a California-based non-profit legal defense organization focused on parental rights and religious freedom. Its geographic and ideological overlap with NCLP's California-centric docket makes it a direct regional peer.
• Advocates for Faith and Freedom: Advocates for Faith and Freedom is a California-based religious liberty legal organization that served as co-counsel with NCLP in the Church of Compassion v. Johnson case. It operates a similar pro bono model focused on First Amendment defense.
• Becket Fund for Religious Liberty: Becket Fund is a non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting religious liberty. While it focuses more on Supreme Court-level religious liberty cases, its mission and donor audience overlap significantly with NCLP's.
• First Liberty Institute: First Liberty Institute is a non-profit legal organization dedicated to defending religious liberty. NCLP and First Liberty jointly filed the Encinitas Union School District complaint, indicating shared case pipeline and overlapping donor base in religious freedom litigation.
• Liberty Counsel: Liberty Counsel is a non-profit litigation and education organization focused on religious liberty, parental rights, and family values. It operates advocacy, litigation, and education programs parallel to NCLP's model.
• Thomas More Society: Thomas More Society is a national non-profit public interest law firm that defends religious freedom, parental rights, and traditional family values. It shares NCLP's case types (school district opt-outs, religious accommodation cases) and pro bono delivery model.

Emerging players

• Christian Legal Society: Christian Legal Society is a non-profit organization that supports Christian attorneys and provides legal resources for religious liberty and First Amendment matters. It overlaps with NCLP's constituency and legal-aid ecosystem, though it focuses more on professional support than direct litigation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nclplaw.org

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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