Personal Property and Public Space in the Post-Grants Pass Commons

Attorneys Andrew Ntim of LCCR-SF and Eric C. Sapp of LSPC will discuss how unhoused persons and advocates have been resisting, and can continue to challenge, criminalization, confiscation, and erasure from the res publica. This is Part II of a continuing exploration of the legal landscape of homelessness in California in the aftermath of the […]

Litigation Skills Training: Case Analysis and Document Review

In this webinar you will learn how to analyze a case from first contact through to your organization’s decision to take on the case or place with pro bono counsel. In addition, we will delve into document review techniques by focusing on a short case study set of property records to determine what light they […]

Crimmigration Basics and Best Practices when Representing Immigrants

The purpose of this training is to provide attorneys and practitioners with foundational knowledge about federal immigration law and enforcement patterns as established by the current administration. There will be an emphasis on privacy concerns and best-practice strategies. The training will also cover the California’s Truth Act and Values Act, and negotiation tactics along with […]

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 […]