Community Justice Worker Panel
According to the 2019 Justice Gap Study, 85 percent of Californians’ legal needs went unmet. While legal aid providers continue to work tirelessly to meet Californians’ needs, demand continues to outpace service availability. This event features a panel discussion about different Community Justice Worker models, including Alaska’s Community Justice Worker program. Panelists include: Nikole Nelson, […]
Social Work Practices in California Legal Aid Organizations
Recently, LAAC and OneJustice finalized our report, “Social Work Practices in California Legal Aid Organizations”. The goal of this report was to map the landscape of social workers in legal aid based on surveys and case studies of the legal aid community. Now, we would like to gather our community with a few organizations to […]
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness in 2022
Join nationally recognized expert Heather Jarvis for everything you need to know about Public Service Loan Forgiveness, the COVID-19 payment suspension, and all things student loans. Presenter: Heather Jarvis, Student Loan Expert No MCLE provided.
Strategic Communications: Advocacy Beyond the Courtroom & in the Court of Public Opinion
This session covers fundamental concepts in strategic communications and how they can be used to advance our client community’s interests. Following the session, attendees will be able to: describe the components of a communications strategy; explain the importance of adapting legal language to non-court audiences, and identify the existing uses of strategic communications in their […]
The 4 Day Work Week Improves Wellbeing and Increases Equity. Can It Work in Legal Aid?
The movement for a 4-day work week has gained traction in recent years with reported benefits for both employees and employers. But can it work for legal aid? Jenny Farrell, Executive Director of Mental Health Advocacy Services, will discuss her organization’s move to a four-day work week and what it has meant for both employees […]
Public Service Loan Forgivenes and the CoVid-19 Payment Suspension
Want to know more about managing your student loans, changes in LRAP regulations, or understanding the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program? Please join us for a special presentation by Heather Jarvis, student loan expert. Presenter: Heather Jarvis, Student Loan Expert No MCLE is provided for this training.
An Inside View of the State Budget
This training will provide a general overview of the California state budget with some time to answer questions. Presenters: Tina Rosales, Western Center on Law and Poverty Mike Herald, Western Center on Law and Poverty No MCLE provided for this training.
Disability Visibility in Legal Aid
This January, LAAC and Disability Rights California co-hosted a panel discussion by and for legal aid workers with disabilities. The goal of the event was to hold space for legal aid workers with disabilities to share our experiences, information, and personal narratives about being out as disabled in the workplace, and to celebrate our collective […]
Using Client Feedback Data for Fundraising, Strategic Decision-Making, and Advancing Equity
Legal aid providers need great data to do great work. For example, data that tells you whether your clients feel up-to-date on their cases. Data that tells you what your volunteers are experiencing. Data that tells you what’s working well with virtual and in-person meeting operations, and what’s working not so well. In this interactive […]