The Military, Morality, and Mass Criminalization
The webinar will examine the process for securing waivers for criminal records, and juvenile records, for purposes of enlistment in the U.S. armed forces. It will also explore the broader socio-legal theme of the structure and relationships between institutions of disciplinary power such as the modern military and carceral systems. Presenters: Nateel Sharma is a […]
California Women’s Law Center Legal Aid Support: A Review
CWLC’s Julianna Gesiotto, Esq., Taylor Brewer, Esq., and Raquel Ibarra, ASW, will co-host a training to reintroduce the California Women’s Law Center and the work we do to support Qualified Legal Service Providers to better assist the women, girls, and families in the communities we all serve. Through an overview of the resources and legal […]
Voting While Unhoused
The webinar will provide an introduction to the law in California regarding voting rights for unhoused persons, or persons with unstable addresses, who are eligible to vote. It will examine best practices for registration and exercise of voting. Conditional voter registration and provisional ballots (same-day registration and voting) will also be covered. Presenters: Daniella Dane […]
Intersection of Immigration Enforcement & Foster Care
This training explains the basics of what happens to families when parents are deported, the differences between state and federal foster care, and how to minimize the chances that your children end up in any foster care when there are immigration issues. We then cover common scenarios, like what to do if a parent would […]
Fair Play for Girls in Sports: Title IX Athletics and the CA Fair Play Act
Title IX has required equity in school sports for over 50 years now, and the California Fair Play Act has required equity in community youth sports for over 20, but female students and youth still face widespread inequities in sports access across California. This webinar will discuss the laws that mandate equal opportunity, treatment, and […]
Consumer Debt Issue Spotting 101
Consumer debt collection cases overlap with family law, immigration, housing, and many other case types, and can be a key part of resolving a client’s legal issues. For example, clients who have a wage garnishment may struggle to pay rent, clients who have been trafficked or otherwise subject to abuse may have coerced debt, and […]
Protected: Password Protected: The Emerging Landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Understanding Administrative Law & Challenging Executive Orders Part 2
Administrative law—the legal framework that governs government agencies—has never been more urgent or controversial. In 2024, the Supreme Court’s ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo upended key principles of administrative law. And now, the current presidential administration is pushing the limits of executive authority, wielding executive orders in ways that are both unprecedented and, at times, […]
Understanding Administrative Law & Challenging Executive Orders Part 1
Administrative law—the legal framework that governs government agencies—has never been more urgent or controversial. In 2024, the Supreme Court’s ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo upended key principles of administrative law. And now, the current presidential administration is pushing the limits of executive authority, wielding executive orders in ways that are both unprecedented and, at times, […]
Supporting Clients Around Inclusion on California’s Child Abuse Central Index (CACI)
The training, aimed at legal aid attorneys, will help participants issue spot for CACI and gain legal knowledge and skills about how to challenge inclusion on the registry and what to do if that is not possible. This work is important to help individuals retain pathways to employment that would otherwise be denied them. Presenter: […]