Desperate Impact: On The Future of Disparities in Anti-discrimination Law (Part 2)

This is a three part series of webinars presented by Legal Services for Prisoners with Children. Attendance at all three is strongly encouraged but not required. Part 1 gave an overview of pre-Trump II federal policy on disparate impact analysis in employment and housing discrimination law and how that form of analysis bears on the […]

Student Loan Practice for Legal Aid

In this training, you will learn: • The state of the student loan system today(how much debt, how many borrowers, who they are) • The need for legal aid help to address the student loan crisis ● What a typical student loan case involves • Model legal aid programs that are helping student loan borrowers […]

WorkLife Law: Employment Protections for Pregnant People and Family Caregivers

This webinar for legal aid attorneys will provide a practical overview of the wide range of legal protections that ensure working people are able to continue earning an income when they are pregnant, postpartum, and caring for loved ones, including: – Paid family and medical leave – Reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, and lactation – […]

Desperate Impact: On The Future of Disparities in Anti-discrimination Law

This webinar will give an overview of pre-Trump II federal policy on disparate impact analysis in employment and housing discrimination law and how that form of analysis bears on the rights and interests of persons with records of arrest or criminal conviction. Instructors: Natalie Smith, Staff Attorney, LSPC; Eric C. Sapp, Sr. Staff Attorney, LSPC

Ensuring Family Connection: Effective Representation for Parents in Probate Guardianship

This training will introduce Public Counsel’s new practice manual for attorneys representing parents in probate guardianship cases. While probate legal guardianship matters are private custody disputes—typically involving a relative or family friend—they differ significantly from family law actions. Probate guardianships are governed by their own statutes, rules, and court procedures, and in practice often resemble […]

Family Preparedness Act (AB 495) and local Childcare Safety Plans

Family Separation is not a new tool used by autocratic governments. Yet this threat is once again all over the news – especially child safety in light of the immigration practices and increasing occurrences of natural disasters. This program will review the newly enacted Family Preparedness Act (AB 495) and how it supports our locally […]

Immigrant Rights in Child Care Settings

Learn about the intersectional topic of immigrant rights in California child care settings. This training will provide: – An overview of relevant laws and policies impacting California child care programs. – Information on the immigrant rights of child care providers, families, and children in child care programs. – Best practices and multilingual resources to share […]

Working with Legal Interpreters

This session covers fundamentals of legal interpreting, providing guidance both for attorneys and for interpreters in conducting legal interviews. We discuss practical considerations of client interviews; mechanics of conveying information completely and directly (e.g., techniques to use and avoid, how to seek clarification); and ethical considerations.