Stories & Events
Helping Workers Receive the Benefits They Are Due
Millions of workers across the nation have lost their jobs throughout the pandemic. In California, people have faced multiple obstacles in applying for jobless claims
Staff Spotlight: December 2021
What drew you to public interest law?I was drawn to public interest law because it is very people-focused. Specifically, it is focused on the needs
Pro Bono Spotlight: Amazon
As the pandemic persists around the globe, tenants in Los Angeles County continue to face housing insecurity. Complicated laws make it difficult for tenants to
Justice for Veterans
LAFLA understands that civil legal services are critical for veterans. LAFLA began offering free legal help for low-income veterans in 1999 through the Bill Smith
Pro Bono Spotlight: Lovette Mioni
Pro Bono Week (October 24-30, 2021) falls within Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In honor of the volunteers who help us provide justice for domestic violence
Fighting for Domestic Violence Survivors
Juliette Ford, the author, is a paralegal with the Supporting Families Workgroup who co-runs LAFLA’s domestic violence hotline and legal clinic. I have been working
Pro Bono Spotlight: Netflix
Throughout the pandemic, Netflix has partnered with LAFLA to host several expungement clinics. Volunteers help individuals clear their criminal records — which opens opportunities for
Our 2020 Annual Report is Live
We are excited to announce the release of our 2020 Annual Report. Learn about LAFLA’s impact on our clients and community members, as we pivoted
Preventing Displacement in Gentrifying Communities
LAFLA’s Housing and Communities Workgroup supports efforts to prevent the displacement of gentrifying neighborhoods and their residents. One way we achieve this is through nonprofit
Webinar on Aug. 4 About For-Profit School Closures
More students impacted by school closures: What should Independence University, CollegeAmerica, Stevens-Henager College, and California College San Diego students do? Wednesday, August 4, 202112:00 to
We Celebrate Juneteenth
Dear Friends of LAFLA, Today LAFLA celebrates Juneteenth as an official holiday, so that our staff can rest and reflect on June 19, 1865, when
Meet Our LEIF Fellows & Summer Law Clerks
We are excited to welcome our summer class of 34 law clerks, who represent 22 law schools. The students join us remotely from nearly a
Meet Our New Directors
Over the last year, we in the nonprofit sector, and specifically in legal services, have served as lifelines for our clients: providing access to justice, resources,
Supporting Our AAPI Communities
[W]e have much work to do, in solidarity with other communities of color, to demand our own space and a meaningful place in this land
Veteran Fights Eviction with Help of LAFLA, Stay Housed LA
“I had applied for help everywhere but kept being told it was either too late or I’d have to wait. Once I applied for help