Community Legal News
Legal Aid Organizations Sue Superior Courts of Contra Costa, Los Angeles, Santa Clara, and San Diego to Protect Constitutional Rights of Low-Income Litigants
For Immediate Release Thao Weldy Family Violence Appellate Project tweldy@fvaplaw.org 510-858-7358 Oakland, CA (December 4, 2024) - Family Violence Appellate Project, represented by Covington & [Continue Reading]
Court Reporter Shortage Case: Frequently Asked Questions
What is this lawsuit about? This case seeks to protect the constitutional rights of low-income people. Historically, California courts relied on court reporters to create a word-for-word record [Continue Reading]
Millennials are Making Their Mark on Legal Aid
At Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal), our HR statistics show Millennials make up 41% of our 144-member staff, which makes it the largest segment of the program’s intergenerational workforce that spans from the Baby Boomers to Gen Z. Of the groupings, Millennials are the first cohort to grow up steeped in the use of digital technology. Continue Reading Millennials are Making Their Mark on Legal Aid
Building a Sense of Mission, Teamwork, and Camaraderie While Working Remotely
Among the challenges of remote or hybrid work is engendering a sense of mission, shared purpose, teamwork, and camaraderie among staff. This effort is particularly important in a legal aid setting, where the motivations for and rewards of work are not remuneration but a sense of a shared mission and accomplishment. Continue Reading Building a Sense of Mission, Teamwork, and Camaraderie While Working Remotely
Executive Director Kate Marr’s Interview on OC Talk Radio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpKibIjhGBM On October 19th, 2021, Kate Marr engaged in a livestream interview with OC Talk Radio's public affairs director Dawn Kamber. She described and discussed the services offered [Continue Reading]
FREE Virtual “Know Your Rights” Presentation!
Join our advocates on Zoom to hear about current eviction processes and laws in California and what may be available to assist if you are facing eviction. Date: October 1st, [Continue Reading]
Conozca Sus Derechos!
Conozca sus derechos sobre viviendas y otras asistencias, incluyendo beneficios publicos. 23 Septiembre, 4 pm. Gratis para asistir. Venga a escuchar sobre los procesos y leyes actuales de desalojo en [Continue Reading]
Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center Website is Up
News to Share with Our Community: The Legal Services Corporation recently launched the Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center. It will serve as a national, multi-partner site to effectively meet the [Continue Reading]
Kennedy Commission Awarded $3.5 M in Attorneys’ Fees for Advocacy in Huntington Beach Low-Income Housing Case
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Sarah Reisman Community Legal Aid SoCal (714) 571-5271 sreisman@clsocal.org Cesar Covarrubias Kennedy Commission (949) 250-0909 cesarc@kennedycommission.org Huntington Beach, July 19, 2021 – In a major victory, [Continue Reading]
Honoring the Memory of Lei Lei Wang Ekvall
I am sad to share the news of the unexpected passing of Lei Lei Wang Ekvall this past Sunday, June 27th. We were fortunate to have Lei Lei on our [Continue Reading]
Know Your Rights, A Free Presentation on Evictions & Other Assistance
On Friday, July 9th at 10 am, Community Legal Aid SoCal will be conducting an online Know Your Rights presentation, about California’s current evictions laws and processes.Additionally, advocates will speak [Continue Reading]
Our Updated Operations and Response to COVID-19
In English and Spanish -- In response to COVID-19, Community Legal Aid SoCal has enacted procedures to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing of our clients, staff, and volunteers. As of June [Continue Reading]
