10/6/2008

LOS ANGELES, CA October 6, 2008 – The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA), the largest law firm serving poor and low-income individuals in Los Angeles has promoted Tai Glenn to Pro Bono Director. Glenn is the former Managing Attorney for LAFLA’s legal work in housing and eviction defense, having established its Housing Improvement Project in 2000, which continues to address slum-housing conditions through policy, advocacy, community outreach and affirmative litigation.

As Pro Bono Director, Glenn will develop and promote a comprehensive strategy that nurtures current pro bono support, and develops new partnerships to support complex poverty issues that face many clients. An integral part of this strategy is to develop “signature” projects which will create a “pipeline” of litigation opportunities for law firms, thereby matching their interest and expertise with the unmet legal needs of clients. LAFLA’s priority legal areas include consumer, eviction defense, family, immigration, employment and community economic development. Her focus will also include working with leading law schools and students to raise awareness of poverty law issues. For over 20 years, LAFLA has successfully conducted a Summer Law Clerk Program.

Glenn received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School and has dedicated her career to issues involving public benefits, education, consumer and homeownership. She currently teaches housing and tenant/landlord law at the USC Gould School of Law. Glenn currently serves on the board of PATH Ventures, a community development corporation, whose mission is to improve individual lives and communities by increasing quality affordable housing and creating opportunities for economic, civic, and personal empowerment.

The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is the frontline law firm for low-income people in Los Angeles. Since 1929, LAFLA has been committed to supporting families and the community through programs that ensure safe, affordable housing; maintain economic stability; promote safety, security, and health; serve populations with special vulnerabilities; fight discrimination and protect human and civil rights. For more information about LAFLA, please visit www.lafla.org.