Paul Loh didn’t spend much time thinking about public interest law when he was making his way through law school. Loh, who now serves as NLSLA’s board president, grew up in the South Bay suburb of Torrance, far away from the hardships that plague so many people living in poverty in Los Angeles. “I had… Read more »
Earlier this month, NLSLA’s Deputy Director Yvonne Mariajimenez, who will take the helm as executive director in September, was invited to speak at the American Bar Association’s Annual Meeting in San Francisco. NLSLA was one of two legal services groups invited to present at the event, which was intended to raise awareness of the impact… Read more »
NLSLA celebrated the opening of its new San Gabriel office in El Monte, with a special ribbon cutting ceremony that included elected officials, community leaders, board members and staff. The new location—twice as spacious as the organization’ previous El Monte office—will accommodate its expanding services in the San Gabriel Valley. Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda… Read more »
John B. Major, a litigator in the Los Angeles office of Munger, Tolles & Olson, has joined NLSLA’s Board of Directors. “I wanted to serve on a board that was more than just a funding commitment – I wanted an organization that I could grow with as I move forward in my career.” Major also… Read more »
Outgoing Executive Director, Neal Dudovitz was honored for his decades of service to low-income communities at the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors meeting of July 30. “For more than 40 years Neal has been dedicated to providing meaningful access to justice – he’s an accomplished advocate and a visionary leader,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor… Read more »
For months now, NLSLA advocates have been hearing from immigrants fearful of proposed changes to federal law, which could redefine who is considered a “public charge”—or taxpayer burden—in the eyes of immigration officials. “People are panicked, and they’re afraid their reliance on Medi-Cal and food stamps could impact their residency applications if the changes take… Read more »
It’s been almost four years since A.S.’s husband tried to kill her, stabbing her repeatedly until a neighbor ran in to help. The shock and trauma of that day are still fresh, and A.S. can’t tell the story without breaking down. “After the first time he stabbed me I still didn’t know what he was… Read more »
NLSLA volunteer Mark Brenner was awarded the William J. Lasarow Award for his extraordinary pro bono services at the San Fernando Valley Bankruptcy Self-Help Center. “People like Mark epitomize what the Self-Help Center is all about: to make sure everyone— even people who can’t afford an attorney—have access to the bankruptcy court,” said NLSLA Executive… Read more »
NLSLA was proud to join its partners in celebrating the one year anniversary of the Medical Legal Community Partnership-LA Health Collaborative, an expansive MLCP project that leverages the expertise of Los Angeles’ most prominent legal services organizations to improve health outcomes for individuals, families and communities throughout the County. “This collaboration, where advocates from NLSLA,… Read more »
As Neal Dudovitz retires and Yvonne Mariajimenez becomes director, NLSLA reflects on its legacy expanding access to justice in Los Angeles, and looks to a bright future. After 25 years of leadership, Neal Dudovitz is stepping down as Executive Director of Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County. Yvonne Mariajimenez, who for 20 years has… Read more »