About LAAC
Salena Copeland: Directing Attorney If you have any questions regarding the LAAC Sections, our advocacy work with the state legislature, or the Campaign for Justice, please contact her at scopeland@laaconline.org. Patrick Fodell: Program Associate Please contact him at pfodell@laaconline.org if you have any questions about LAAC trainings. Renae Getlin: Executive and Program Assistant Please contact her at rgetlin@one-justice.org if you have any questions about upcoming LAAC events. Denise Watt: Program Coordinator Please contact her at dwatt@laaconline.org if you have any questions about the Model Approaches grant or LAAC membership benefits. Julia Wilson: Executive Director of both the Legal Aid Association of California (LAAC) and OneJustice. |
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 Register now for the 2013 Family Law Conference in Los Angeles!
Since 2003, the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) and the Legal Aid Association of California (LAAC) have worked together to bring quality, affordable Family Law Conferences to legal services providers, court based staff, and pro bono attorneys in Northern and Southern California.
This year's Family Law Conference will take place March 28, 2013 in Los Angeles at Southwestern Law School (3050 Wilshire Boulevard). To accommodate more individuals, we have switched the location of the event from San Diego to Los Angeles.
How to Register: You can register by clicking here. Please note that LAAC Members get a $50 discount.
For more information on the 2013 Family Law Conference or on other trainings offered by LAAC, please click here. If you have any questions, please email Patrick Fodell at pfodell@laaconline.org.
We look forward to seeing you in
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Recognizing excellence in our community
Are you interested in sponsoring a law student to work in your office this summer?
Each year, LAAC invites law students working with LAAC member legal services programs during the summer to apply for the Dan Bradley Summer Fellowship Program. The goal of the Fellowship is to offer law students, particularly those from low-income or working class backgrounds, the opportunity to consider a career in legal services and other public interest law while providing legal services and other programs with a new source of dedicated and energetic staff. There is no matching financial cost for an organization to host a Dan Bradley Fellow.
To learn more about the fellowship, click here.
Congratulations to the 2013 Family Law Awards honorees!
LAAC and the Administrative Office of the Courts will honor two advocates at this year's Family Law Conference:
- Amanda Fleming, Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center, Inc.
- Harry Jacobs, Administrative Office of the Courts
The Family Law Awards recognize advocates in direct representation, pro bono, and court categories for their outstanding dedication and commitment to legal services for low-income Californians.
The awards will take place during the 2013 Family Law Conference. Sponsorship opportunities are available! For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. Congratulations, Amanda and Harry!
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LAAC members testify in Sacramento!
On February 12, two LAAC representatives testified before the A ssembly Judiciary Committee on the Access to Justice Crisis for California's families. We have links to the testimony, the archived video, and other important facts on our website.
LAAC is beginning to track current legislation on our advocacy page. Last year, we included fact sheets, template letters of support, and recommendations from our community on bill positions. If you know of any bills that your organization is tracking, please let Salena, LAAC's Directing Attorney, know. We'd love to host your fact sheets on our site!
LAAC submitted a comment to the Judicial Council on mandatory e-filing. We intend to follow this issue as mandatory e-filing is considered in California. Expect updates on our website. |
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LAAC to convene regional meetings for senior legal services providers
In May, LAAC, along with the Model Approaches grant partners, will convene a series of regional meetings for senior legal services providers. The tentative dates and locations are: - Friday, May 3 in Sacramento
- Friday, May 17 in San Francisco
- Tuesday, May 21 in Los Angeles
- Friday, May 31 (location to be announced)
Stay posted for more information, including registration, in upcoming issues of "LAAC in Action." If you have any questions, contact Denise at dwatt@laaconline.org.
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Nominate a colleague for the Loren Miller Award! Deadline March 15
The Loren Miller Award is a lifetime achievement award given annually to a California lawyer who has demonstrated long-term commitment to legal services and who has personally done significant work in extending legal services to the poor. Past honorees include many attorneys from LAAC member programs and our board. For more information, click here.
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LAAC Trainings
LAAC's Spring 2013 Senior Legal Issues Webinar Series
Pervasive Problems with SSI
Non-Appeals Process
March 7, 2013: Noon - 1 p.m.
1 hour of General MCLE credit
Presented by:
Kate Lang
National Senior Citizens Law Center
Register Now
Getting Ready for California's Coordinated Care Initiative: What Advocates
Need to Know
March 14, 2013: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
1 hour of General MCLE credit
Presented by:
National Senior Citizens Law Center
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Grandparent Guardianships
April 4, 2013: Noon - 1 p.m.
1 hour of general MCLE credit
Presented by: Erikson Albrecht
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
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Advanced Conservatorships
April 18, 2013: Noon - 1 p.m.
Presented by:
Tony Chicotel
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
Register Now
For more details about our online and in-person trainings, go to
www.LAAConline.org/ComingUp.
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