In the aftermath of the 1968 Democratic National Convention held in Chicago , where hundreds of people were arrested and criminally charged during massive protests , a group of lawyers decided they wanted to work in and with the movement for social and political change . They wanted to set up a law firm to be part of that movement , with a workload based on political events and involvements , rather than the usual constraints of a law firm . PLO was organized as a non-hierarchical collective . All attorneys who work at the office for more than a few years become equal partners , having an equal say in decisions about running the office and receiving equal pay , and consulting with other attorneys and office staff about office decisions
1968 Democratic National Convention
1968 Democratic National Convention
People's Law Office