Lawyering for Liberation - A Toolbox for Movement Lawyers

"As panicked liberals scramble to defend the Constitution from ascendant fascism, Lawyering for Liberation goes on the offense, offering an invaluable guide for building power and making change. Reflecting the collective wisdom of some of the most talented and fearless movement lawyers of any generation, this book demonstrates that the revolution will not be litigated and that real justice means remaking the world."--Robin D. G. Kelley, author of Freedom Dreams: The Black Radical Imagination

"It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the prospect of a better world: How do we get there? What can one person do? What is the best path forward? For people asking these questions, this book is an immeasurable gift, providing both the big-picture framework and laying out clear, tangible steps you can take. It's the book every lawyer, organizer, and changemaker needs to help improve their community, city, country, and the world."--Josie Duffy Rice, writer and political commentator

"This is an indispensable guide for lawyers who want to support movements' boldest visions for a better world. It offers guiding principles, from a wise chorus of voices, to help us move with more creativity, self-reflection, and care."--Amanda Alexander, founder and former Executive Director of Detroit Justice Center

About the author

Marbré Stahly-Butts is Associate Professor at CUNY School of Law and cofounder and former Executive Director of Law for Black Lives.

Ameca Reali is Executive Director of the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center and former Membership Director at Law for Black Lives.

Product details

• Authors: Ameca Reali, Ameca Stahly-Butts Reali, Marbré Stahly-Butts
• Publisher: University Of California Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 06.01.2026
• EAN: 9780520392366
• ISBN: 978-0-520-39236-6
• No. of pages: 318
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law; Ethnic Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Human Rights, LAW / General, Political activism, Social issues & processes, Gender studies, gender groups, Sex and sexuality, social aspects, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / General, Black & Asian Studies, Sexual Behaviour, Jurisprudence & Philosophy Of Law, Methods, theory and philosophy of law, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Activism & Social Justice, Political activism / Political engagement, Relating to African American / Black American people