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JC Legal Resources Center, INC (JC-LRC, INC) was established in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with the aim of creating civic educational programs, providing training, conducting research, and advocating for the legal interests of African American communities in Milwaukee's Central City.
Our organization depends on donations and contributions from the public, law firms, corporations, government entities, and other charitable organizations.
JC-LRC, INC is actively seeking partnerships with corporations, governments, and individuals who share our mission.
MISSION
To advance civic education, advocacy, and entrepreneurship by offering pro- and low-bono legal services assistance.
Empowering Communities
Supporting Black and Brown business owners in Milwaukee's 53206 ZIP code with legal resources for equitable economic development and business sustainability.
Legal Guidance
Providing essential legal empowerment to low-income residents in need of support, ensuring fair access to justice and protection of rights.
Business Sustainability
Promoting sustainable business practices and strategies to enhance long-term success and growth for underrepresented entrepreneurs.
Equitable Development
Advocating for policies and initiatives that foster inclusive economic development, aiming to create a level playing field for all community members.
Directors
Angel McKenzie, JD-
Advisory
Angela is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, and has expertise in workers compensation. She has been an Administrative Law Judge for the State of Wisconsin and was previously a Municipal Court Commissioner for the City of Milwaukee and a Senior Associate at the law firm of Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen, S.C. McKenzie is the Secretary of Friends of Housing and is a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association and the Wisconsin Association of Worker’s Compensation Attorneys. ​​
Celia Jackson, JD -
Advisory
Celia is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School ('80), and has been in private practice and served as a Milwaukee County ADA, assistant dean at Marquette University Law School, and Secretary of the Department of Regulation and Licensing in the Gov. Doyle administration. She is currently retired.​​
N. Lynnette McNeely, JD - Director/Coordinator
N. Lynnette is a graduate of Marquette Law School ('02), and has been in private practice. Lynnette served as a chair of the Personnel Committee for for the Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation (WisTAF); chair the Diversity Outreach Committee of the State Bar of Wisconsin; district governor with the State Bar Board of Governors; and, president of the Wisconsin Association of African American Lawyers. She also serves on the board for the Waukesha NAACP and the Environmental Justice Taskforce for the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC).
Education
To nurture, educate, train and develop the community.
Engage
Dedicated to low-bono and non-profit service and resources.
Ombuds
Implement policy that resolves conflicts on an informal level.
Advocate
Promote and highlight life-giving behaviors of the local community.