Legal Support for the
Muslim American Community
Connecting you with specialized attorneys, organizations, and resources across the nation
Project History
The American Muslim Legal Ecosystem (AMLE) was born from a historic collaboration between two of the largest Muslim civil rights organizations in America: CAIR-Chicago and the Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA).
In 2022, this partnership was awarded $200,000 through the Community Collaboration Initiative at Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. The grant, established by the Waraich Family Fund, recognized AMLE as part of a legal sector cohort committed to removing barriers that often leave legal advocates serving the Muslim community competing rather than collaborating.
AMLE launched as a comprehensive platform featuring a self-populating database, stakeholder network mapping, and a national resource and referral system. What began with a local focus on greater Chicagoland has grown into a nationwide directory connecting community members with vetted legal professionals across many practice areas from immigration and civil rights to family law and beyond.
75+
Legal Professionals
A growing network of vetted attorneys and legal organizations across multiple practice areas, all committed to serving the American Muslim community with excellence and cultural understanding.
Partnership
Built on Collaboration
CAIR-Chicago and MLFA pioneered a new model of cooperation, demonstrating that when major civil rights organizations work together, the entire community benefits through better access to justice.
15+
Practice Areas
30+
States Covered
10+
Languages Supported
Adnan leads the technical development and project management of AMLE, coordinating with stakeholders, recruiting legal professionals, and continuously improving the platform to better serve our community's needs.
Working closely with partner organizations including CAIR-Chicago and the Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA), Adnan ensures the platform meets the highest standards of quality, accessibility, and service to the American Muslim community.
MLFA
Founding Organization
Muslim Legal Fund of America, a leading civil rights organization providing legal defense and support to the American Muslim community.
CAIR-Chicago
Founding Organization
Council on American-Islamic Relations Chicago chapter, defending civil rights and fighting bigotry for the Muslim community.
Arshia Ali-Khan
MLFA CEO
Arshia Ali-Khan, is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA), the nation’s premier full service legal fund dedicated to protecting Muslim’s civil liberties and constitutional rights at the federal level.
Ahmed Rehab
CAIR-Chicago Executive Director
Ahmed Rehab is Executive Director of the Chicago Office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations as well as CAIR's National Strategic Communications Director.
Maria Guzman
MLFA Executive Assistant to CEO
Supported AMLE's outreach efforts and helped establish connections with legal professionals across practice areas.
Hafsa Haider
CAIR-Chicago Communications Director
Assisted with platform development and coordination between partner organizations and legal professionals.
Aisha Sayed
CAIR-Chicago 2025 Fall Intern
Specialized in researching civil rights and discrimination cases, gathering critical data on legal professionals in these areas.
Yusr AlBaghdadi
CAIR-Chicago 2025 Fall Intern
Conducted comprehensive research and data collection in immigration law, identifying key legal professionals for community members.
Fuad Ayad
CAIR-Chicago 2025 Fall Intern
Contributed research and data collection across multiple legal practice areas for the AMLE platform.
Moomal Fatima
CAIR-Chicago 2025 Fall Intern
Contributed essential research across multiple legal practice areas, ensuring comprehensive coverage for AMLE's directory.
Join Our Legal Ecosystem
Whether you're seeking legal help or you're a legal professional looking to serve the American Muslim community, we invite you to be part of our growing network.