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Helping Women Who Have Served Our Country

The Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law recently began a new service that will strengthen the care provided to women veterans living in Los Angeles. The Domestic Violence Outreach for Women Veterans Project is designed to address the domestic abuse experienced by women veterans, and lower the risk of physical and mental health problems associated with personal
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Strengthening the Bonds with Top Corporate Law Firms in LA

In the sleek corridors of Winston & Strawn LLP, partners from some of the top corporate law firms in Los Angeles gathered to network and learn more about the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law. A luncheon, graciously co-hosted by Buhai Board Member Susan Alker (Winston & Strawn LLP) and long-time supporter, Susan Steinhauser, was
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“Watching the Black Letter Law Come to Life”

“I have seen victims of domestic violence—who are scared and unsure of themselves—morph into assertive women and men who know their rights and want to take charge of their cases after coming to the Buhai Center,” said summer 2013 intern, Suzanna Megrabyan. “You would not experience that in a classroom.” The resounding message from the
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Recognizing the Center’s Rising Stars

Success can be defined in many ways. One measure is contribution to public service and community welfare. For 7 Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law volunteers recently recognized by Super Lawyers magazine as Southern California Rising Stars, their ascent includes helping very low-income family law litigants. The Center extends well-deserved congratulations to Johnna K. Boylan
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Trope and Trope Fellowship Makes Impact on Center, USC Student and Community

Designed to foster passion for public interest, the Trope and Trope Fellowship annually affords one University of Southern California School of Law student with an opportunity to be immersed in family law as a summer intern at the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law. Sorrell Trope, distinguished co-founder and principal of the firm, forged an
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