An Urgent Call to Action for Legal Professionals
The integrity of American democracy depends on public trust in our elections and institutions. Yet, misinformation, polarization, and attacks on the rule of law have put that trust at risk. The legal community has a unique role in addressing these threats—not just in the courtroom but in communities across the country.
How You Can Help
- Stay informed through Task Force updates on emerging threats to the rule of law.
- Educate your network by sharing information, sponsoring CLEs, and convening rule of law summits.
- Engage local influencers to amplify messaging.
- Use social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, X, BlueSky, TikTok) to share reliable legal information.
- Engage local media by p
- Stay informed through Task Force updates on emerging threats to the rule of law.
- Educate your network by sharing information, sponsoring CLEs, and convening rule of law summits.
- Engage local influencers to amplify messaging.
- Use social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, X, BlueSky, TikTok) to share reliable legal information.
- Engage local media by pitching stories, giving interviews, and writing op-eds. The Task Force can assist with media coaching and editorial support.
- Speak at community events hosted by bar associations, civic organizations, and law schools.
- Partner with law schools—more than 100 law school deans have endorsed student engagement in defending the rule of law.
- Develop speakers’ bureaus to provide civic education,
- Volunteer pro-bono legal services
- Establish a Rule of Law committee in your community
- Recruit volunteer lawyers to assist individuals and organizations in need
- Establish rapid response teams to address rule of law threats.
- Host a “lunch & learn” event in your firm or your community about a rule of law or norm-related topic.
- Collaborate with NG
- Volunteer pro-bono legal services
- Establish a Rule of Law committee in your community
- Recruit volunteer lawyers to assist individuals and organizations in need
- Establish rapid response teams to address rule of law threats.
- Host a “lunch & learn” event in your firm or your community about a rule of law or norm-related topic.
- Collaborate with NGOs that support judicial independence.
- Lead initiatives that bridge ideological divides and improve public discourse.
- Participate in National Law Day on May 1, 2025 by retaking your oath as a lawyer, encourage others to do the same.