The Center joined many prestigious legal organizations throughout California and the US in submitting an amicus brief in an important international human rights case involving the government’s duty to protect against domestic violence. The effort paid off in a precedent-setting decision by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. The Commission’s decision in Gonzales vs. US
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The New York Times recently editorialized about an issue that is often overlooked, but is at the core of the Center’s mission: the “justice gap” that “falls heavily on the poor, particularly in overburdened state courts.” We welcome the Times shining a light on a problem that the Center has been battling for almost 30
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On Sunday, July 31st, long time Center supporter and Advisory Council member Laura A. Wasser was featured in the Los Angeles Times! Pat Morrison interviews “Breakup artist” Laura Wasser. For the full article click here
In early June, a grateful client wrote to a Center pro bono attorney C.C.* to thank her for the wonderful services she received: “Hi C., I received your letter this morning ending your services. Wow, I actually sat down and sobbed. You have been such a wonderful part of my life these past several years. I
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On Saturday, June 11th the Center held its family law training for new volunteers at Loyola Law School. The day began with the Honorable Dianna Gould-Saltman, a former volunteer and family law attorney, greeting the crowd. Experienced volunteer attorneys joined with Center staff lawyers in teaching to the new enrollees. Thank you to volunteers Amy
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