The Center’s Family Law Training for New Volunteers was “informative,” “fantastic,” and “excellent,” according to more than 70 attorneys, paralegals and students who came to learn as much as they could in a single day. The prospective volunteers were grateful for the chance to build professional skills and earn legal education credits while preparing to
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On Sunday, November 14, 2010 the Center hosted its 11th Annual Buhai Brunch at the House of Blues. Mistress of Ceremonies (and Buhai Brunch creator) Laura A. Wasser welcomed over 300 guests for a morning of dancing, delicious Southern food and a fun-filled performance by reggae group the Wailing Souls. The 2010 event raised over
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On Wednesday, March 30, 2011, La Opinión, LA’s largest Spanish newspaper, held their 5th annual “Mujeres Destacadas” luncheon event, to honor Latina community leaders. A volunteer at the Center for many years, Mercedes “Mercy” Fresno received the La Opinión Community Leadership Award for her tireless advocacy and pro bono work at the Center for over
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On Sunday April 17, 2011 the Center hosted an elegant benefit at the Los Angeles Music Center. The event featured a Patina-catered reception for nearly 400 guests and aperformance of the hottest theatrical show in LA this year, “God of Carnage” (2009 Tony Winner – Best Play). The event raised over $360,000 for the Center
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In the vortex of social issues affecting our community and the nation, the Center hosted a training on April 29, 2011 about the law of paternity. Never-married mothers and fathers comprise a growing portion of parents in US families. Children of unmarried parents represent 75% of all African American households, 50% of all Latino and
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