National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel
John Pollock has extensive experience in legal advocacy and civil rights, currently serving as Coordinator for the National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel since February 2009, where efforts focus on expanding the right to counsel for individuals facing critical civil issues. Prior experience includes serving as an Attorney for the Central Alabama Fair Housing Center, where John handled cases under the Fair Housing Act, and as Law Fellow at the Southern Poverty Law Center, concentrating on labor law and civil rights issues. Earlier roles include Student Manager at Shelter Legal Services, managing legal clinics and representing clients, and various systems administration positions in the technology sector. John Pollock holds a JD from Northeastern University School of Law and a Bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University in English Language and Literature.
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National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel
The National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel (NCCRC), organized and funded in part by the Public Justice Center, is an association of individuals and organizations committed to ensuring meaningful access to the courts for all. Founded in 2003, our mission is to encourage, support, and coordinate advocacy to expand recognition and implementation of a right to counsel for low-income people in civil cases that involve basic human needs such as shelter, safety, sustenance, health, and child custody.