Clifford Helm is a Senior Counsel and works primarily in our Voting Rights team. He has worked with community organizations, coalitions, non-profits, and cooperatives across Chicago on issues relating to voting rights, civic engagement, community benefits agreements, and equitable development. Previously, Clifford ran his own law practice with the support of the Justice Entrepreneurs Project, providing legal services to business, social enterprises, non-profits, and cooperatives in Chicago. Clifford received his law degree from the University of Michigan.

Clifford currently teaches an undergraduate course in Voting Rights as an Adjunct Professor at DePaul University. He is also Senior Fellow with Chicago United for Equity, leading racial equity focused projects in Chicago with other Senior Fellows.

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You can contact Clifford Helm at chelm@clccrul.org.