Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library is seeking exceptional leaders to join our prestigious Board of Directors. Our board includes partners and leaders from top law firms, and we are eager to broaden our ranks to include accomplished professionals from marketing and other fields who share our passion for providing access to justice to people who need help.

We are especially interested in candidates with strong community and professional networks who can help open doors to new donors, sponsors, and partners. The LA County Law Library provides free legal information, resources, and programs to more than 120,000 people each year, including those who cannot afford an attorney. Friends raises funds to support this critical work. Board members serve two-year terms and play a vital role as ambassadors, fundraisers, and champions of our mission. They participate in meetings and committees, help raise funds through the annual Beacon of Justice Gala, and promote programs that expand access to justice. Learn more at www.friendsofthelalawlibrary.org.

Our Story

Founded in 2003, Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library raises visibility and vital funds to support the Los Angeles County Law Library, the second largest public law library in the nation. Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID: 76-0736733) supported by the private sector and dedicated to ensuring this essential civic institution continues to thrive.

Established in 1891, the Los Angeles Law Library serves more than 120,000 people each year. With a collection of over one million volumes, it provides judges, attorneys, government officials, and the public, including thousands of self-represented litigants, with access to the legal resources they need. The Library’s mission is to be a superior collection of legal resources, a gateway to legal information, and a navigator to the legal system.

The Library is known for its innovative pro bono and public interest programs that connect legal professionals and staff with the community to provide education and services. Yet revenues, funded primarily through litigation filing fees, have declined more than 40% in the past four years, even as demand for services has grown.

Through events such as the annual Beacon of Justice Gala, Friends has provided critical support for technology upgrades, digitization projects, services for self-represented litigants, and partnerships with public libraries. These efforts expand access to justice for those who need it most.

This is why we seek exceptional leaders to join our Board of Directors to serve as ambassadors, fundraisers, and champions of this mission, ensuring that access to justice remains within reach for all.