Asian Pacific American Legal Center

The Asian Pacific American Legal Center of Southern California (APALC) is the nationï¾’s largest legal organization serving the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. Founded in 1983, APALC is a unique organization that combines traditional legal services with civil rights advocacy and leadership development. The mission of APALC is to advocate for civil rights, provide legal services and education and build coalitions to positively influence and impact Asian Pacific Americans and to create a more equitable and harmonious society. APALC also relies on support from our many partners, including our affiliates the Asian American Justice Center in Washington, D.C. and the Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center.