Giving Voice to the Voiceless



ABOUT


"L.E.G." is a social entrepreneurial law firm, empowering individuals through legal education and consultation. Empowering You Our goal is to empower individuals with knowledge of the law and the legal process so that those persons become impassioned to participate in the political process. We want to see a critical mass of average citizens, who are well-informed, exercising their voices. Our Mission Our vision is to make society and the world better by equipping individuals with the tools to recognize their value and role in society. We envision a society where there is "justice for all." We see education, mentoring, and access to resources as the means to such. Our Philosophy We believe that justice requires the participation of all citizens.

PORTFOLIO


Our Work, since 2015, is focused on general civil legal matters such as property law (including landlord-tenant and real estate), contract law, estates, and business formation matters.

However, we have seen a direct correlation between those most negatively affected by our laws and the average citizen’s lack of involvement or knowledge of the law. We are now pivoting from representing persons in their legal matters to focusing on changing the system through education. Representation is only available by referral.

EXPERIENCE


  • Karla L. Cruel, Esq., a social entrepreneur, who launched Legal Empowerment Group to educate, support and represent lower-to-middle income individuals. Most recently served as the Interim Director of Advocacy for tenant organization in Philadelphia. Karla practices law in Pennsylvania; holds a master’s degree from Saint Joseph’s University in criminal justice is a mentor, speaker, educator and community advocate. Even ran for a Philadelphia District City Council seat in 2019. She is the recipient of the Outstanding Law Student Award from the National Association of Women Lawyers and the Pro Bono Award from Drexel University Law School and First Judicial District in 2019 for her working in Landlord-Tenant court.