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This four-part case examines the efforts of California Legal Services (CLS) to provide legal aid to the poor in the late 1960s. Part A traces the origins of the legal services program. This section also presents incoming CLS Deputy Director David Goldman's views on the important role of 'lawyer organizers' in legal aid. Part B examines Goldman's attempts to strengthen the organization internally, with particular attention to his development of a collective decision-making process. It also outlines his strategy for dealing with external constraints such as the bar, the governor, the press, and the unions. Part C follows CLS as it sues US Secretary of Labor Willard Wirtz in an effort to halt the importation of Mexican farm workers into California. Part D examines the political response to CLS activities and outlines the strategy CLS developed to deal with political pressure.