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.
Celebrating Pro Bono Week
October 23rd to 29th is Pro Bono week, an important time to celebrate the pro bono ethic of the community of volunteers that uplift LAFLA’s mission. Some words from Pro Bono Director, Phong Wong: “Pro bono is essential to the needs of LAFLA and the clients that we serve. LAFLA is grateful to be able […]
Pro Bono Spotlight: Alexis Golling
“My clients’ wishes were always the driving force, and if there was anything that I could do to get as close as possible to the clients’ wishes, that was a win.” Alexis Golling For our Pro Bono Spotlight, we are highlighting Alexis Golling, an associate at Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, who was a Stay […]
Pro Bono Attorneys Keep Family Housed
“Getting to see the immediate impact of our advocacy in preventing a pretextual eviction and securing monetary relief for the Smith family to find new housing, after being subjected to such deplorable housing conditions, was incredibly rewarding.” During National Volunteer Month, LAFLA recognizes the importance of volunteering and honoring the significant contributions volunteers make by […]
Pro Bono Spotlight: Venable LLP
“I am a first-generation lawyer and have witnessed, prior to law school, family and friends who lacked the tools and resources to advocate for themselves in pivotal stages of their lives. This drove me to become a lawyer, so that I could adequately advocate for both myself and for others who cannot do so for […]
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 navigate the eviction process and understand their rights. LAFLA staff have fought throughout the pandemic for low-income tenants, providing representation, education, and advocacy along with our partners and pro bono […]
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 survivors, we spoke with Lovette Mioni, a private family law attorney. According to LAFLA Supervising Attorney Julianna Lee, “It’s a real commitment for an attorney to take on a longer-term family law case.” Ms. […]
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 clients who have faced tremendous setbacks, especially during the pandemic. Netflix attorneys and support staff have helped clients expunge more than 110 convictions from their records. “Collaborating with LAFLA to […]
Pro Bono Spotlight: Racquel Muindi
“The expungement clinic is more than helping clients file their expungement petitions and supporting documents. I truly believe in many cases it really functions as a launching pad for clients to get the second chance they’re all hoping for.” Racquel Muindi Pro bono work offers attorneys an opportunity to not promote access to justice and […]
Representing Individuals in DACA Renewal Cases In Light of the SCOTUS Decision and Covid-19
Attorneys will explain the basics on how to handle a DACA renewal case in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on DACA from June 18, 2020 and Covid-19 shelter-in-place restrictions. The training will provide a brief overview of the eligibility requirements for DACA, offer tips on how to draft forms, collect evidence, obtain client […]
