Impact at CLIPI
Hunt was a CLIPI attorney during the 1970s. He was known for his pioneering work in civil rights litigation, particularly in employment discrimination cases. Hunt successfully litigated and then favorably settled the Blake case against the Los Angeles Police Department thereby integrating women into the police force – the first such broad consent decree in the nation. His efforts were instrumental in advancing civil rights protections and creating many thousands of good-quality jobs for minorities and women in Southern California.
However, Hunt’s career faced significant challenges. In 1994, he voluntarily resigned from the State Bar of California amid multiple client complaints, including allegations of misconduct and misappropriation of client funds. These issues led to criminal charges, which were later dropped, but his license was not reinstated until 2004, after he demonstrated recovery from alcoholism and addressed the concerns raised by the State Bar. Despite these setbacks, Hunt’s earlier contributions to civil rights law remain a notable part of his legacy.
