Ccsso - the Council of Chief State School Officers

Our Mission: Legal Counsel for the Elderly champions the dignity and rights of Washington, D.C. elders by providing free legal and social work services to those in need — empowering, defending and protecting vulnerable seniors.

The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is a global organization based in Washington, DC, that is dedicated to improving the legal environment for civil society, philanthropy, and public participation worldwide. With over 30 years of experience, ICNL works with partners in more than 100 countries, providing resources and expertise to strengthen civic space and promote the rights of individuals to join together and improve their lives. Through their extensive network of experts and international staff, ICNL maintains a vast collection of over 5,000 resources, including research, analysis, and legal documents in multiple languages. Their key collections, such as the Civic Freedom Monitor, provide up-to-date information on civil society laws in over 50 countries, while their Digital Legal Library offers access to nearly 4,000 domestic and international laws from every UN member state. Additionally, ICNL's Global Grantmaking Country Notes assist U.S grantmakers in understanding nonprofit legal frameworks in 34 countries. With their Civic Space 2040 initiative, ICNL aims to shape the future by protecting and expanding civic space through strategic planning and visioning.Generated from the website

The Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) is a legal organization based in Washington, DC, dedicated to promoting individual and economic freedoms. They engage in various initiatives, including publishing works and providing amicus briefs, to influence public policy and legal discourse. WLF also offers opportunities for legal professionals to contribute pro bono efforts, encouraging authorship in publications and blog commentaries. Their commitment to transparency is reflected in their cookie policy, which addresses site performance and user experience. Generated from the website