intergroup relations developed by consulting attorney Alexander H. Pekelis (1902-1946).

Maslow and his staff of CLSA lawyers, were "committed to the use of law as a means for progressive social change." Under Maslow's direction (1945-1957), CLSA quickly became one of the nation's top three private agencies fighting for civil rights and liberties. They "served as the legal architects and political strategists of a federated campaign to pass legislation prohibiting discrimination--not only