Reflections on Martin Luther King Day Amid the LA Fires
Dr. King’s visits to the Pasadena and Altadena visits underscores the region’s unique role in the Civil Rights Movement—and remind us of the strength and resilience of these communities.
LAFLA Helps Veteran Secure Discharge Upgrade to Rebuild His Life
Kevin* grew up deeply rooted in the military community and was proud to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps and serve in Afghanistan. He found success in the Marines, rising quickly through the ranks—until a brutal mission resulted in the deaths of several of his fellow soldiers and friends. Kevin began experiencing debilitating depression, nightmares, […]
Survivor Achieves Safety and Stability with LAFLA by Her Side
“I welcomed the chance to be a complete family, and I was very hopeful for our future together.” Blanca* left Mexico for Long Beach in hopes of building a better life for her three young children. Being a single mother in a new country was challenging, but she worked hard to support her family. When […]
Thank You to Our Access to Justice Sponsors
For LAFLA’s 95th year, our Access to Justice Gala will honor community leaders who go above and beyond to provide justice and hope for those who are less fortunate.
Meet Our 2024 LEIF Fellows & Summer Law Clerks
We are thrilled to welcome our summer class of 33 law clerks, who represent 20 law schools. These students hail from 24 cities across the globe — as far away as New Delhi, India, La Habana, Cuba and Seoul, Korea. Our law students speak 22 languages other than English, ranging from Spanish, Swedish, and ASL, […]
Feature: Medical-Legal Partnerships with Sheyda Joolharzadeh
Get to know LAFLA’s nationally recognized Medical Legal Partnerships (MLPs) in this Q&A with Managing Attorney Sheyda Joolharzadeh.
Update on Encampment Sweeps Litigation
A federal judge has found that the City of Los Angeles altered, created, and failed to produce key evidence about encampment sweeps.
95 Years Fighting for Justice
In 2024, the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is celebrating 95 years leading the fight for equal justice.
Pro Bono Spotlight: Netflix Sponsors DACA Fees for Survivor
Recently, our partners at Netflix sponsored LAFLA client Thalia in applying for immigration status while she recovered from a horrific incident of domestic violence.
Equal Justice Works Fellow to Pioneer Legal Services for Filipino Labor Trafficking Survivors
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) is proud to host an Equal Justice Works Fellow who will launch a pioneering legal clinic to support victims of labor trafficking from the Philippines.