About Us

Empowering community, protecting America's promise.

Equality, liberty and justice are guaranteed for all, regardless of faith. We go straight to the top--offering sophisticated, nuanced and constructive legal and policy expertise to leaders at the highest levels of government and the Muslim American community to ensure the civic participation and civil liberties of every American.

As the events of September 11, 2001 and their aftermath continue to reverberate, it is more vital than ever that skilled Muslim American lawyers, who understand U.S. legal, legislative and political systems, bring their unique perspective and skill sets to the table. Lending such knowledge and expertise, we seek to join hands with our partners in the government, legal, nonprofit and community sectors to create sophisticated advocacy and educational campaigns aimed at ensuring our nation's commitment to its founding principles.

Muslim Advocates emerged in 2005 as a 501©3 sister entity to the National Association of Muslim Lawyers (NAML), a professional association of approximately 500 Muslim lawyers, law students and other legal professionals.