Stephen Perl

Connecticut Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, Inc. is a statewide, non-partisan nonprofit organization that advances social, economic, racial, and political justice through systemic and structural solutions. The private company is based in Wilton, CT. It mobilizes pro bono lawyers and other professionals to improve access to education, healthcare, financial services, and legal resources for underserved and vulnerable populations. The organization undertakes initiatives such as education reform, bullying prevention, school discipline reform, literacy and family connection support for children of incarcerated parents, and telehealth workforce development. It also promotes financial inclusion for unbanked residents and immigrants, provides pro bono legal assistance to homeless individuals, and produces educational materials on topics like education law, elder law, and mental health in the criminal justice system.