Justice Connection Legal Network
DOJ employees who dedicated their lives to public service deserve legal support when they fall victim to this administration’s senseless attacks. But finding a qualified attorney in this environment can be difficult, and the cost can be prohibitive. That’s why we formed the Justice Connection Legal Network.
This is the first-of-its-kind network providing complete pro bono representation to federal employees. Built by and for the Justice Department community, it harnesses DOJ alumni attorneys’ skills and resources to meaningfully support their former colleagues, at a time they need it most.
How It Works
The Legal Network, staffed by trained attorney volunteers from our alumni network, represents employees facing a range of challenges, including adverse employment actions taken by the current administration, as well as criminal, congressional, and other investigations related to their work with the Department.
Attorney volunteers in the Legal Network who represent employees in employment-related matters completed comprehensive training in federal sector employment law from leaders in the field, and receive ongoing support from seasoned practitioners. Volunteers who represent employees in investigations are experts in this area of law.
Access Support & Join Our Network
If you’re a current or recent DOJ employee seeking legal support related to actions taken by the current administration, email us at intake@thejusticeconnection.org to be connected with one of our attorney volunteers. Please use a personal email when contacting us.
If you’re a DOJ alum interested in joining the Legal Network as an attorney volunteer, thank you; your help is needed and will make a difference to your former colleagues. Please contact us at alumni@thejusticeconnection.org. You need to be an active member of a state bar. We recently purchased an umbrella malpractice insurance plan so you don’t need to have your own.
Additional Legal Resources
In addition to the Justice Connection Legal Network, we’ve compiled legal resources to help DOJ employees navigate the challenges they’re facing. We’re updating this page regularly with new information and events and also offer employment and mental health resources.
- Resign or Be Fired? We partnered with Protect Democracy on an important guidance for DOJ employees, who have been ordered to take actions that may violate rules of professional conduct.
- A DOJ attorney’s guide to upholding ethical obligations is available from Protect Democracy.
- A guide to whistleblowing for federal employees, contractors, and grantees and a primer on how to blow the whistle anonymously were published by the Government Accountability Project.
- Litigation trackers from Just Security and The New York Times include class action lawsuits challenging adverse actions against federal employees.
- Information about federal workers’ equal employment opportunity rights, including specific protections for workers affected by pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, as well as prohibited personnel practices.
Justice Connection is providing these resources to support current and former DOJ employees. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the information on this page, Justice Connection does not guarantee either. None of the information above constitutes legal advice and Justice Connection does not endorse any of the above-referenced organizations.
