Approved Pro Bono Organizations

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1 1736 Family Crisis Center (1736 FCC) 2116 Arlington Avenue, Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA Provides supportive services in family law matters, encompassing divorce, child custody/visitation, child support, paternity, and domestic violence restraining orders, for victims of domestic violence and youth in crisis. Students will assist with client intakes, preparation of declarations and forms, and court accompaniment. Brenda M. Magid Phone: (323) ext ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties P.O. Box San Diego, CA Non-profit civil liberties and civil rights organization. Law student interns will assist with cases and research on civil rights and constitutional rights violations. Justine d Auteuil, Legal Program Manager Phone: (619) ext [email protected] ACLU of Southern California 1313 W. 8 th Street, Ste. 200 Los Angeles, CA Non-profit civil liberties and civil rights organization. Students needed for intake of clients and must work hours per week for a semester. Volunteers should a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Melissa Goodman at [email protected]. Peter Eliasberg, Legal Director (Pro Bono) Phone: (213) ext. 235 Christian Lebano (Internships) Phone: (213) ext. 229 Fax: (213) [email protected] Advocates for the Environment 1211 Sunland Blvd. Shadow Hills, CA P.O. Box 4242 Sunland, CA Non-profit organization that represents plaintiffs in landuse and environmental litigation to preserve the environment. Students will assist with environmental advocacy and litigation. Dean Wallraff, Executive Director Phone: (818) Fax: (818) [email protected] Alliance for Children's Rights 3333 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 550 Los Angeles, CA Legal service organization that represents impoverished children in the Los Angeles County area. Students will have direct contact with clients and must commit to at least 8 hours in 4 hour blocks of time. No exceptions. Laurel Adcock, Esq., Pro Bono Manager Phone: (213) ext. 127 Fax: (213) [email protected] Anti-Defamation League Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Civil rights and other legal issues. Background check. Requires hours per week. Michelle Deutchman Phone: (310) Fax: (310) [email protected] Disclaimer: does not endorse any agency listed on the Approved Pro Bono Organizations list. 1

2 Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles (formerly Asian Pacific American Legal Center) 1145 Wilshire Blvd. 2nd Floor Los Angeles, CA Multi-lingual, culturally sensitive legal service/education. Areas include Inter-ethnic relations, consumer advocacy, mediation, citizenship & naturalization, immigration & domestic violence. Bilingual capability strongly preferred. Christina Yang, Pro Bono Director Phone: (213) Fax: (213) Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center of Los Angeles 1145 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100 Los Angeles, CA Mediation of landlord/tenant issues, housing, neighborhood, consumer/merchant issues and others. Special emphasis on race relations and multi-party complex community mediation. Minimum of 6 weeks, 8 hours a week. Yiping Wang Phone: (213) ext. 27 Fax: (213) [email protected] [email protected] Web: BASTA, Inc Wilshire Boulevard, Ste Los Angeles, CA BASTA specializes in tenants' rights and advocacy and provides general assistance to tenants, engages in tenant education and outreach, conducts building inspections, and utilizes the judicial system to enforce housing laws, improve living conditions for the poor, and eliminate substandard housing. Volunteers work will prepare students for the civil litigation process. Contact: Daniel Bramzon Phone: (213) Fax: (213) [email protected] [email protected] Bet Tzedek Legal Services 3250 Wilshire Blvd., 13th Floor Los Angeles, CA Non-profit organization assisting clients with housing (eviction defense), real property, estate planning, bankruptcy, public benefits, etc. Students will interview clients, research and write, and may represent clients at administrative court hearings. Send cover letter, resume, and short legal writing sample to [email protected] Jenny Williams Phone: (323) Fax: (323) [email protected] Beverly Hills Bar Association - Barrister's Legal Clinic 9420 Wilshire Blvd, 2nd Floor PO Box 7277 Beverly Hills, CA Senior legal clinic held at Roxbury Park on the first Saturday of month noon. Legal consultation and referrals for senior citizens. Vida Agcaoili, Administration Phone: (310) Fax: (310) [email protected] Break The Cycle 5777 W. Century Blvd., Suite 1150 Los Angeles, CA A non-profit organization offering education, intervention and legal services to young people concerning domestic violence related issues. Students may assist in all aspects of the legal services program, including possible court appearance participation. Ariel Smith Phone: (310) (202) , ext. 111 Fax: (310) [email protected] 2 Disclaimer: does not endorse any agency listed on the Approved Pro Bono Organizations list.

3 California Indian Legal Services 609 S. Escondido Blvd. Escondido, CA Assist American Indians and Tribes with special legal rights of California Indians and Indian Tribes, including child custody, energy, civil rights, land use, and other issues of tribal sovereignty. Mark Vezzola Phone: (760) ext. 121 (800) Fax: (760) California Innocence Project California Western School of Law 225 Cedar Street San Diego, CA CIP works to exonerate inmates wrongfully convicted in Southern California. Audrey McGinn Phone: (619) Fax: (619) California Lawyers for the Arts th Street Santa Monica, CA Organization of volunteer attorneys providing legal information & assistance through a lawyer referral service, its Arts Arbitration & Mediation Program, workshops & copyright clinics. Students assist with all aspects of the programs including client referrals, coordinating mediation hearings, education programs, & assisting with outreach to arts and entertainment organizations. Please send cover letter, resume & three references via . Erin Kunze, Program Manager Robyn Weinstein, Program Director Phone: (310) Fax: (310) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) 215 S. Coast Highway, Ste. 201 Oceanside, CA Organization that assists rural clients with legal issues including government benefits, landlord-tenant, and education. Oceanside Office Praie Bly or Jennifer Bonilla Phone: (760) [email protected] [email protected] San Francisco Office Dolores Garay Phone: (415) ext [email protected] California Women's Law Center 5670 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 460 Los Angeles, CA Policy and support center dedicated to advancing the civil rights of women and girls in the areas of sex discrimination, family law, reproductive rights, violence against women, and child care. Students work includes intake, researching and writing memoranda on related legal issues such as employment discrimination, debt collection, insurance issues, family law & wills. Minimum of 4 hours per week. Vicky Barker Phone: (323) Fax: (323) [email protected] Cancer Legal Resource Center Public Interest Law Center 800 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 1120 Los Angeles, CA Provides assistance to those with cancer related legal issues. Students will assist with client intake and research. Seeking externship students only. Shawn Kravich, Interim Director Phone: (213) Fax: (213) [email protected] Disclaimer: does not endorse any agency listed on the Approved Pro Bono Organizations list. 3

4 Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project 1530 James M. Wood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Provides legal services to particularly vulnerable immigrants, especially those in federal immigration custody. Willing to work with students. Flexible hours. Kimberley Plotnik, Pro Bon Coordinator Martin Gauto or Caitlin Williams Phone: (213) (213) Fax: (213) Center for Civic Mediation 1055 W. 7 th Street, Suite Los Angeles, CA Non-profit organization providing mediation and arbitration services for people & businesses in Los Angeles dealing with various problems. Andrew Culberson Phone: (213) Fax: (213) [email protected] Center for Conflict Resolution Public Interest Law Center 800 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 1140 Los Angeles, CA On-campus mediation center. Students must contact Center directly regarding the training class. Sara Campos Phone: (213) [email protected] onflictresolution/forstudents/ Center for Health Care Rights 520 S. Lafayette Park Place, Suite 214 Los Angeles, CA Assist clients with health care coverage issues. Extern students only. Prefer with medical/science background, but not required. Send resume. Demetria Boyskins-Chestnut Phone: (213) ext Fax: (213) [email protected] Center for Human Rights & Constitutional Law 256 S. Occidental Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Non-profit agency dedicated to furthering and protecting the civil, constitutional, and human rights of immigrants, refugees, children and the poor. Peter Schey or Karena Heredia Phone: (213) Fax: (213) [email protected] [email protected] Center for Juvenile Law and Policy 919 Albany Street Cassasa Building, C508, 5 th Floor Los Angeles, CA Represents juveniles in the delinquency court system. Roxanne Hill Phone: (213) [email protected] rjuvenilelawpolicy/ 4 Disclaimer: does not endorse any agency listed on the Approved Pro Bono Organizations list.

5 Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) 2845 W. 7th St. Los Angeles, CA CARECEN provides a broad range of direct immigration services, including applications for U visa, VAWA, asylum, family-based immigration, adjustment of status, TPS, NACARA cancellation of removal, and naturalization, as well as representation in removal proceedings. CARECEN requires ongoing support of law interns to interview clients and prepare legal declarations in support of their VAWA/U visa claims. Students may also conduct legal research and draft briefs and memorandum. Spanish fluency required, interest in immigration law strongly preferred. Gloria Espitia, Attorney/Law Intern Coordinator Phone: (213) ext. 143 Daniel Sharp, Legal Director Phone: (213) ext [email protected] [email protected] Cesar Chavez Foundation 316 W. 2 nd Street, Suite 600 Los Angeles, CA The Center helps to create and maintain healthy communities by providing quality affordable housing and social facilities to address the needs of farm workers, Latinos, and other working families Paul Park Phone: (213) ext. 261 Fax: (213) [email protected] Children s Law Center of Los Angeles 201 Centre Plaza Dr., Suite 10 Monterey Park, CA A non-profit legal services organization that represents children in juvenile dependency court cases involving allegations of abuse, neglect and abandonment. Princess Ramey Phone: (323) Fax: (323) [email protected] Christian Legal Aid of Los Angeles 4665 Willow Brook Avenue Los Angeles, CA Provides free legal advice and consultation to the poor and needy in the County of Los Angeles. Present clinic is held at Catholic Charities St. Mary s Center (across the street from L.A. City College). Jessie Johnston Fahy Phone: (323) [email protected] [email protected] Communities for a Better Environment 6325 Pacific Blvd., Suite 300 Huntington Park, CA CBE is a California environmental health and justice nonprofit membership organization that pursues and achieves environmental justice and pollution prevention to achieve clean air, safe water, and toxic free neighborhoods. CBE holds an extensive track record for preventing industrial pollution using the California Environmental Quality Act, California s Proposition 65, and the Federal Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. Maya Golden Krasner Phone: (323) ext. 121 Fax: (323) [email protected] Compassion & Choices 7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 100 Los Angeles, CA CC advocates on behalf of terminally ill persons for improved end of life care and expanded end of life options. Volunteers must be able to work independently with minimal amount of direction and supervision, have good research, writing and analytic skills, and an interest in health law. Fall & Spring interns must commit to a minimum of 6 hrs. per week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Summer interns must commit to a minimum of 30 hrs. per week for a minimum of 8 weeks. Send letter of interest, resume, writing sample, and a letter of recommendation to: Kathryn L. Tucker, JD Director of Legal Affairs Compassion & Choices [email protected] Disclaimer: does not endorse any agency listed on the Approved Pro Bono Organizations list. 5

6 Constitutional Rights Foundation 601 S. Kingsley Dr. Los Angeles, CA Non-profit organization that sponsors mock trial competitions in Los Angeles County high schools. Students are needed to assist with teams. Third year students who have completed trial advocacy are needed as judges for competitions. Laura Wesley Phone: (213) Fax: (213) Consumer Watchdog 1750 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 200 Santa Monica, CA Nonprofit organization that deals with health care, insurance reform, corporate accountability and consumer privacy. Pam Pressley Phone: (310) ext. 307 Jerry Flanagan Phone: (310) ext. 319 Fax: (310) Directors Guild of America (2 or more units of Externship only No Volunteers) 7920 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Send cover letter, writing sample, resume, and transcript to David Dreyfus via with a copy to Geri Magrum. David Dreyfus, Assistant General Counsel Geri Magrum, Executive Assistant to General Counsel Phone: (310) Fax: (310) [email protected] [email protected] Disability Rights California 350 South Bixel Street, Suite 290 Los Angeles, CA Nonprofit Disability Rights Law Firm. Representing people with developmental, mental & other disabilities, including children & their families. Areas of work in special education, ADA, 504, government benefits, etc. Require a regular commitment, flexible hours. Matt Fishler or Hillary Sklar Phone: (213) (800) [email protected]; [email protected] Fax: (213) Disability Rights Legal Center Public Interest Law Center 800 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 1120 Los Angeles, CA DRLC is an on-campus clinic that offers assistance to the disabled community. Students will work with the Community Advocacy Program ("CAP") in providing referrals, performing client intakes, and researching information as request by the CAP Supervising Attorney. Students will also have the opportunity to work with the other programs in the organization such as: the Civil Rights Litigation Project, Education Advocacy Program, and the Cancer Legal Resource Center. To apply go to: Katherine Tucker, Executive Director Phone: (213) Jonathan Rivera Phone: (213) Fax: (213) [email protected] 6 Disclaimer: does not endorse any agency listed on the Approved Pro Bono Organizations list.

7 Dream Center Los Angeles 2301 Bellvue Avenue Los Angeles, CA The Center is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization that provides social services and outreach programs to at-risk youth, low-income individuals and families. Volunteers will be primarily engaged in legal issues dealing with family, criminal, and immigration law. Volunteer Center Phone: (213) [email protected] El Rescate Legal Services 1501 W. 8 th Street, Suite 100 Los Angeles, CA Serves indigent immigrant community in immigration, and consumer fraud, related to immigration through direct services, community education, and advocacy. Students will research and write briefs in preparation for hearing or for review of legal issues. Must work at least 4 hours per week. Prefer bilingual in Spanish & English. Salvador Sanabria Phone: (213) ext. 23 Fax: (213) [email protected] Eviction Defense Network 1930 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 208 Los Angeles, CA Nonprofit legal service provider specializing in eviction defense. Joanne Melgar Phone: (213) Fax: (213) [email protected] Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley Titus Street, Suite 100 Panorama City, CA Program investigates suspected illegal housing discrimination and racially or religiously motivated vandalism or violence. Sharon Kinlaw Phone: (818) [email protected] [email protected] Fair Housing Foundation 3605 Long Beach Blvd. Suite 302 Long Beach, CA Program investigates suspected illegal housing discrimination. Barbara Shull Phone: (562) Fax: (562) [email protected] [email protected] F.A.M.E. Renaissance 2248 Hobart Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Students will interview clients, discuss client problem with a supervising attorney, and be responsible for completing all necessary paperwork. The clinic runs from 10:00 am- 1:00 pm, every other Sunday, except holiday weekends. Chuck Meyer Phone: (310) [email protected] Disclaimer: does not endorse any agency listed on the Approved Pro Bono Organizations list. 7

8 Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law 3250 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 710 Los Angeles, CA Free clinic offering family law assistance. Clients are helped with divorce, property division, paternity, child custody & visitation, child support, and domestic violence. The center operates from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Students will assist with preparation of pleadings, client interviews, & correspondence. Nicola Kennedy Phone: (213) ext. 319 Fax: (213) [email protected] [email protected] Housing Rights Center 520 S. Virgil Avenue, Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA Formerly the Fair Housing Council, Westside/San Gabriel Valley. Program investigates suspected illegal housing discrimination and racially or religiously motivated vandalism or violence. Contact program directly for current needs. Chancela Al-Mansour, Director Dave Elder Phone: (213) ext Fax: (213) [email protected] Immigration Center for Women and Children 634 South Spring Street, Suite 727 Los Angeles, CA ICWC provides immigration services to underrepresented women and children who are abused, abandoned or neglected or are victims of domestic violence. Interns will assist with legal research, client intake, completing legal forms, drafting pleadings and making court appearances with emphasis on restraining orders & federal immigration, criminal and probate laws. Send cover letter and resume by to Suzanne McCormick Independent Film and Television Alliance (2 or more units of Externship only No Volunteers) Wilshire Blvd., 9 th Floor Los Angeles, CA Portia McGrew, Human Resources and Administration Phone: (310) (310) Fax: (310) [email protected] Inland Counties Legal Services Assist clients with civil matters such as bankruptcy, consumer law, elder law, family law, housing, land use, public benefits. Contact organization directly for information. Use application on-line. Rancho Cucamonga Office Civic Center Drive, Suite 260 Rancho Cucamonga, CA Caitlin Watters Phone: (909) [email protected] Riverside Office 1040 Iowa Avenue, Suite 109 Riverside, CA Kathleen McCarthy/Veronica Maldonado Phone: (951) [email protected] Inland Counties Legal Services (continued) San Bernardino Office 715 N. Arrowhead Avenue, Suite 113 San Bernardino, CA Bob Roddick Phone: (909) ext Use application on line at: [email protected] Suzanne McCormick Phone: (213) ext. 305 Fax: (213) [email protected] 8 Disclaimer: does not endorse any agency listed on the Approved Pro Bono Organizations list.

9 Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association Cesar Chavez Community Center 2060 University Avenue, Suite 113 Riverside, CA Students will draft legal documents for divorce, paternity, unlawful detainers, expungement petitions, discovery demands and other pleadings and motions for underserved clients. Students will interview clients and assist staff attorneys during workshops and clinics and perform legal research as needed. Volunteers should send an which includes interest areas and available schedule. Mario Rico, Staff Attorney and Filemon Kevin Samson Phone: (951) Inner City Law Center 1309 E. 7th St. Los Angeles, CA Slum housing litigation and advocacy for the homeless. Work includes legal research & writing, client interviews, fact gathering for litigation, site visits to slum housing, and draft discovery. Requires 4 hours per week. Spanish & Asian language speakers are highly needed. Phone: (213) ext. 207 Fax: (213) [email protected] Institute for Multicultural Counseling & Education Services, Inc Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2000 Los Angeles, CA Students will assist with domestic violence, divorce, restraining orders, family law, and criminal law matters. Dr. Tara Pir Phone: (213) ext [email protected] International Rescue Committee, Los Angeles (IRC) 625 N. Maryland Avenue Glendale, CA Provides resettlement and immigration assistance to newly arriving refugees from all over the world. Angela Calma, Finance Manager Phone: (818) Fax: (818) [email protected] [email protected] Jenesse Center Inglewood Superior Courthouse 1 Regent Street, Room 204 Inglewood, CA Non-profit organization working to provide comprehensive services for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Don Stephenson Phone: (310) Fax: (310) [email protected] Judicial Watch, Inc Huntington Drive. Suite 201 San Marino, CA Internship opportunities are described online at: Submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Patrick Roy. Students will sit in on court cases Patrick Roy, Assistant to the Chief of Staff Phone: (888) ; (202) Fax: (202) [email protected] [email protected] Disclaimer: does not endorse any agency listed on the Approved Pro Bono Organizations list. 9

10 Kids in Need of Defense, Inc. (KIND) c/o Holland & Knight LLP 400 S. Hope Street, 8 th Floor Los Angeles, CA KIND provides legal assistance to children coming into the US legally without a parent or legal guardian. Volunteers will assist in immigration and guardianship or child custody hearings. Volunteers must work a minimum of one 8 hour day per week and must be comfortable in written and spoken Spanish and English. Alla Holmes [email protected] [email protected] Korean Immigrant Worker Alliance (KIWA) 3465 W. 8 th Street, 2 nd Floor Los Angeles, CA Fighting for economic and social justice by empowering and organizing Korean immigrant workers. Rebecca Ronquillo Danny Park, Director of Programs Phone: (213) ext. 106 Fax: (213) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, Inc Wilshire Blvd., Suite 280 Los Angeles, CA Assist with civil rights cases involving discrimination & infringement of constitutional rights and civil rights based on sexual orientation or HIV status. Stefan Johnson, Senior Attorney Phone: (213) , ext. 224 Fax: (213) [email protected] Learning Rights Law Center 205 S. Broadway, Suite 808 Los Angeles, CA The mission of the Learning Rights Law Center is to ensure low-income students K-12 have equitable access to the education system. Volunteers will deal with students at risk or involved in the child welfare and/or juvenile justice system because of language, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, or inadequate facilities. Complete Volunteer Application online at: Janeen Steel, Executive Director Phone: (213) Leticia Mejia Phone: (213) ext [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) Central Office 1550 W. 8 th St. Los Angeles, CA Housing and Eviction Defense East Los Angeles Office 5228 E. Whittier Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Government Benefits and Immigration Law Long Beach Office 601 Pacific Avenue Long Beach, CA Consumer Law, Family Law, Housing and Eviction Defense Law, and Government Benefits Santa Monica Office th Street, Suite 124 Santa Monica, CA Housing and Eviction Defense Law, Family Law and Domestic Violence Law, Government Benefits and Consumer Law (Santa Monica no longer does Naturalizations) 10 Disclaimer: does not endorse any agency listed on the Approved Pro Bono Organizations list.

11 Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) (continued) South Los Angeles Office 7000 S. Broadway Los Angeles, CA Employment Law and Community Development West Office 1102 S. Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Asian and Pacific Islander Services, Consumer Law, and Family Law Assist low income clients with consumer, housing, government benefits, family law, immigration, economic development, employment and home ownership cases. Students will perform client interviews, research and writing, pleading preparing and assist at administrative hearings. Complete online application at: Phong Wong (Fall/Spring Applications) Diana Talamantez (Summer Applications) Phone: (213) Use volunteer application on-line at Legal Aid Society of Orange County and Community Legal Services in Southeast Los Angeles County Anaheim Office 250 E. Center Anaheim, CA Phone: (714) Use volunteer application on line Compton Office 725 W. Rosecrans Ave. Compton, CA Legal Aid Society of Orange County and Community Legal Services in Southeast Los Angeles County (continued) Norwalk Office E. Firestone Blvd. Norwalk, CA Anthony S. Filer Phone: (562) Santa Ana Office 2101 N. Tustin Avenue Santa Ana, CA Phong Wong Phone: (213) Assist low income clients with consumer and family law issues, government benefits, and landlord tenant disputes. Students will perform client interviews and research and writing. Use volunteer application on-line at: Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino 588 West 6 th Street Downtown between D-Arrowhead San Bernardino, CA Assist low income clients with estate planning, family law, housing law, landlord-tenant, and poverty law problems. All clients are in Pro Per. Deborah Davis Phone: (909) Fax: (909) [email protected] [email protected] Julius Craig Wesson Phone: (310) ext Fax: (310) [email protected] Disclaimer: does not endorse any agency listed on the Approved Pro Bono Organizations list. 11

12 Levitt & Quinn 1557 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Provides low income people individualized legal assistance in the field of family law and assists families with private (non-dependency) adoptions. Center gives priority to legal problems involving children. Lucia Reyes or Sharon Hulse Phone: (213) ext. 305 Fax: (213) Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice 1241 S. Soto Street, Suite 102 Los Angeles, CA Provides legal advice and representation in family law, benefits, consumer law, and housing law. Provide direct representation and education in the areas of family law, housing law and violence-based immigration (VAWA, U Visa and SIJS). [email protected] [email protected] Jenny Farrell Phone: (323) ext [email protected] Los Angeles County Bar Association AIDS Legal Services Project P.O. Box Los Angeles, CA Pro bono attorneys provide direct legal assistance to low-income people living with HIV or AIDS on a wide range of legal issues including wills, debtor relief, employment, landlord/tenant problems, insurance disputes, immigration and discrimination. Los Angeles County Bar Association Barrister's Domestic Violence Project c/o LASC Department 8, Rm N. Hill Street Los Angeles, CA Assist victims of domestic violence in applying for temporary restraining orders against their abusers. Work one-on-one with the victims in a courthouse setting under the supervision of the directing attorney. Sara Rondon, Project Volunteer Coordinator Deborah Kelly, Directing Attorney Phone: (213) [email protected] [email protected] Los Angeles County Bar Association Immigration Legal Assistance Project 300 N. Los Angeles St., Room 3107 Los Angeles, CA Non-profit organization that provides legal advice and consultation to low income persons about immigration law and procedures. Mary Mucha Phone: (213) [email protected] Los Angeles County Bar Association Veterans Project Bob Hope Patriotic Hall 1816 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA Andrew Culberson Phone: (213) [email protected] Application online at: Laurie Aronoff, Project Director Phone: (213) Fax: (213) [email protected] 12 Disclaimer: does not endorse any agency listed on the Approved Pro Bono Organizations list.

13 Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers, Inc Corporate Center Drive, Suite 430 Monterey Park, CA LADL consists of four non-profit firms which represent parents with open cases in Dependency Court in LA County. Law clerks/interns would assist in trial preparation, client interviews, follow-up phone calls, research and writing. Lucia Murillo Phone: (323) (323) Fax: (323) Los Angeles Family Law Help Center (LAFLHC) 205 S. Broadway, Suite 500 (in LA Law Center) Los Angeles, CA LAFLHC aims to assist low income litigants with family law cases in the areas of divorce, legal separation, annulment, custody, visitation, paternity, civil & domestic violence restraining orders, and notary services. Volunteers will assist and ensure all litigants properly complete and promptly file all relevant court documents. Paul Huang Phone: (213) Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center 1625 N. Schrader Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Provide many legal services to gay and lesbian community including name changes, landlord-tenant disputes, wills, powers of attorney, eviction, and family law problems. Terra Slavin Phone: (323) Los Angeles Waterkeeper (formerly Santa Monica Baykeeper) 120 Broadway, Ste. 105 Santa Monica, CA To apply: Send resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample to Tatiana Gaur, Staff Attorney Phone: (310) ext. 102 Fax: (310) Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic on-campus clinic 1 st Floor Cassasa Bldg., Room C101 Volunteers will assist with research and writing on the intersection of immigration and criminal law, helping to develop and draft a legal technical manual, organizing client information and assisting with the development of a case management system. Students will also have the opportunity to volunteer at intake clinics which are held twice weekly. Spanish is recommended but not required. H. Marissa Montes Phone: (213) Emily Robinson Phone: (213) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] oyolaimmigrantjusticeclinic/ Martin Luther King Dispute Resolution Center 3255 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1530 Los Angeles, CA Mediation in landlord/tenant; neighbor/neighbor; consumer/merchant; employer/employee; interpersonal; domestic; business; organizations. Presentation and trainings in conflict resolution and mediation provided. Year-round community outreach programs. Apply on line at: tml Barbara Bullen, Director Phone: (213) [email protected] martinlutherkingmediation.weebly.com Disclaimer: does not endorse any agency listed on the Approved Pro Bono Organizations list. 13

14 Mental Health Advocacy Services 3255 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 902 Los Angeles, CA Adults and children with mental health disabilities who meet the income guidelines are assisted in legal projects involving government benefits (SSI appeals), access to mental health services/patients' rights, special education, fair housing and juvenile justice. Pamela Marx Phone: (213) Mesereau Free Legal Clinic (Inside Morningside Church) 8722 Crenshaw Blvd. Inglewood, CA The Mesereau Free Legal Clinic provides free legal advice in criminal and civil law to low income residents of Los Angeles. Sofia Harris Phone: (310) Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) 634 S. Spring St., 11th Fl. Los Angeles, CA National nonprofit Civil Rights organization that advocates for the rights of Latinos in the areas of education, immigration, employment, political access & language rights. Christine Martinez, HR Director Phone: (213) Motion Pictures Association of America (2 or more units of Externship only No Volunteers) Ventura Blvd., Bldg. E Sherman Oaks, ca National Center for Lesbian Rights 870 Market Street, Suite 370 San Francisco, CA NCLR is a non-profit, public interest law firm which litigates precedent-setting cases at the trial and appellate court levels; advocates for equitable public policies affecting the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community; provides free legal assistance to LGBT people and their legal advocates; and conducts community education on LGBT legal issues. Ming Wong Phone: (415) ext [email protected] National Day Laborer Organizing Network 675 S. Park View Street, Suite B Los Angeles, CA National nonprofit organization that focuses on civil rights and liberties of day laborers in the area of employment rights, labor laws, and immigration. John Arvizu Phone: (213) Fax: (213) [email protected] National Health Law Program 3701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 750 Los Angeles, CA Organization that focuses on health care issues & poverty rights. Students will assist with policy analysis, research, and writing. Abbi Coursolle, Esq Phone: (310) Fax: (213) [email protected] [email protected] Jason Okai, General Counsel Phone: (818) Fax: (818) [email protected] 14 Disclaimer: does not endorse any agency listed on the Approved Pro Bono Organizations list.

15 National Immigration Law Center 3435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite Los Angeles, CA Non-profit center focusing on immigration & alien rights. Send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, a list of three professional references, transcript and indicate Los Angeles Office via to [email protected]. Linton Joaquin, General Counsel Phone: (213) Fax: (213) [email protected] [email protected] National Lawyers Guild, Los Angeles Chapter 8124 W. 3rd St., Suite 101 Los Angeles, CA Non-profit organization that focuses on civil rights, civil liberties, and human rights. Students will assist with administrative hearings, case preparation, client interviews, policy work, and research and writing. Requires 12+ hours per week. Prefer Spanish speaking, but not required. Jim Lafferty Phone: (323) Fax: (323) [email protected] [email protected] National Senior Citizens' Law Center 3701 Wiilshire Blvd., Suite 750 Los Angeles, CA Organization that assists senior citizens with civil rights, disability law, health care, housing, public benefits, and constitutional law issues. Students will assist with case preparation, research, and writing. Eric Carlson Phone: (213) (213) Fax: (213) [email protected] Natural Resources Defense Council 1314 Second Street Santa Monica, CA Non-profit organization that litigates environmental defense issues. Students must volunteer a minimum of one day a week. Summer legal internships only. Penny Primo Phone: (310) Fax: (310) [email protected] [email protected] Neighborhood Legal Services of L.A. County Pacoima Office (mailing location) Van Nuys Blvd. Pacoima, CA Housing, Family Law, Health Care, Community Economic Development, Employment and Immigration Glendale Office (administrative office) 1104 E. Chevy Chase Drive Glendale, CA Government Benefits and Employment El Monte Office 9354 Telstar Avenue Housing, Family Law, Employment and Immigration Self-Help Access Centers: Compton, Inglewood, Lancaster, Long Beach, Pasadena, Pomona, San Fernando, Santa Monica, Torrance, Van Nuys (see website for addresses) Workers Rights Centers: El Monte, Glendale, and Pacoima Domestic Abuse Self-Help Services: Lancaster, Pomona, San Fernando, and Van Nuys Bankruptcy Self-Help Services: Woodland Hills Disclaimer: does not endorse any agency listed on the Approved Pro Bono Organizations list. 15

16 Neighborhood Legal Services of L.A. County (continued) Medical Legal Community Partnerships: Compton, Los Angeles, and Sun Valley Hands-on opportunity assisting unrepresented litigants (Pro Per) with completing court forms for Family Law, Landlord/Tenant Law, Small Claims & other Civil matters Submit resume, cover letter, writing sample, and application available online at: 2/attachment/volunteer-legal-intern-application_rm_form-2 to Sharon Bashan, Director of Pro Bono and Operations Phone: (818) (800) Neighborhood Legal Services of San Fernando Family Law Center Van Nuys Blvd. Pacoima, CA Family Law/Domestic Violence. Student will assist with client intake and document preparation at the San Fernando, Van Nuys, or Burbank Courthouse. Requires 3.5 per week in the morning. Sharon Bashan, Director of Pro Bono and Operations Phone: (818) (818) OneJustice 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1660 Los Angeles, CA Provide legal assistance to low-income seniors, individuals, and families. Cheryl Banares Phone: (213) Orange County Superior Court Family Law Facilitator Lamoreaux Justice Center 341 The City Drive Orange, CA Assist clients in representing themselves in Family Law matters. HR Department Phone: (657) Pacific Legal Foundation 930 G Street Sacramento, CA PLF works on environmental law, private property rights., limited government and free enterprise system legislation, Anti-Affirmative Action, students rights., victims rights Students should send their resume & writing sample. Tawnda Elling Phone: (916) Fax: (916) [email protected] Peace Over Violence 892 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Ste. D Pasadena, CA Sandy Monroy or Gabriela Martinez Phone: (626) Fax: (626) [email protected] [email protected] Los Angeles Office 1015 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA Phone: (213) Fax: (213) Pepperdine Legal Aid Clinic Tax Project (Union Rescue Mission) 545 S. San Pedro Street Los Angeles, CA Located at the Union Rescue Mission in Downtown L.A. Jose Martinez Phone: (213) ext [email protected] 16 Disclaimer: does not endorse any agency listed on the Approved Pro Bono Organizations list.

17 Public Interest Law Foundation 919 Albany Street Los Angeles, CA CARES Project CARES is a project coordinated by Public Counsel. Students will visit Los Angeles County Department of Social Services (DPSS) locations to advocate for applicants of general relief and food stamps. Volunteers must attend training scheduled online at: Juvenile Rights Project Students will receive civil rights training and will visit local high schools to provide presentation on the subject of civil rights in police encounters. Phone: (213) Post-Conviction Assistance Center Wilshire Blvd., Suite 620 Los Angeles, CA Students will research & review claims of innocence by convicted persons. Work will focus on police misconduct & DNA cases. Students must be computer proficient, interested in criminal defense & civil rights issues. Christa M. Hohmann, Directing Attorney Phone: (310) Fax: (310) [email protected] Prototypes, Domestic Violence Programs 4841 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Prototypes provides legal assistance and comprehensive programs to women, children, and communities impacted by substance abuse, mental illness and domestic violence and ensure safety and shelter for those in need. Internships listed online at: Public Counsel 610 S. Ardmore Ave. Los Angeles, CA Volunteer information and application instructions for all projects can be found on-line at David R. Daniels, Pro Bono Director Phone: (213) ext. 101 Fax: (213) [email protected] Public Counsel - Adoptions Project The adoption project provides free legal representation to people adopting children from the LA County foster care system. Volunteers will be trained to conduct client interviews, issue spot, and analyze legal issues pertaining to foster children in dependency and adoption proceedings. The Project is located at the Edelman Children s Court in Monterey Park. Public Counsel - Adoptions Project Survey The Adoption Project will be conducting a survey of parents who have adopted children out of the LA County foster care system. Volunteers will contact and survey the adoptive parents. The survey will include questions relating to adoption, special education, mental health, healthcare, regional centers, and funding. Public Counsel - Bankruptcy Reaffirmation Hearings Volunteers can gain valuable client counseling skills by advising debtors regarding the consequences of reaffirming a particular debt prior to the reaffirmation hearing. Public Counsel - Bankruptcy Self-Help Desk & Clinic Volunteers will assist individuals through the bankruptcy Process either by counseling individuals or presenting to a group in a workshop-style clinic. Public Counsel - Children s Rights Project Students will handle case preparation and research. Contact organization directly for information. Elisa G. Buchanan, Supervising Attorney Phone: (323) Fax: (323) [email protected]. Disclaimer: does not endorse any agency listed on the Approved Pro Bono Organizations list. 17

18 Public Counsel (continued) Public Counsel - Community Development Project Educational Seminar Volunteers represent nonprofit corporations and community groups on the full range of transactional legal matters, including: incorporation and corporate organizations, preparation of tax-exempt applications, review, negotiation and preparation of leases, loan documents. Public Counsel - Consumer Law Project Many of the consumer protection cases involve victims of fraud who have experienced significant financial injury at the hands of unscrupulous individuals or businesses. Volunteers will assist in preparation of these cases. Public Counsel - Early Care & Education Law Project Educational Seminars The project was established to increase child care capacity in low-income communities and to improve the quality of care and assist child care providers with legal assistance and services. Public Counsel - Federal Pro Se Clinic Helps pro se litigants better represent themselves in their civil matters and provides pro bono representation in selected cases. The program operates two clinics, one for civil appeals and one for federal district court cases. Public Counsel - General Relief Advocacy Project GRAP is a legal advocacy program of Public Counsel s Homelessness Prevention Law Project. Public Counsel - Homeless Prevention Project Participate in legal clinics for homeless youth and adults offered at shelters. Students will assist with client interviews, advocacy and preparing declarations. Clinic meets at different shelters during the week and on weekends. Public Counsel Immigrants Rights Project Assist clients with domestic violence related immigration cases. Students will help with client interviews, case preparation, and administrative hearings. Public Counsel - Impact Litigation Project Assist clients with systemic and recurring discrimination and civil and economic rights violations that affect low income persons and persons of color. Public Law Center (PLC) 601 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, CA Organization assists low-income and indigent in civil matters such as family law, debtor/creditor, landlord/tenant, tort, bankruptcy, estate planning, health care issues, civil rights, housing, and consumer rights. Volunteer application on line at: Kirsten Kreymann, Pro Bono Director Phone: (714) ext. 283 Fax: (714) [email protected] Rainbow Services 453 W. 8 th Street San Pedro, CA Rainbow Services provides comprehensive services to families who are affected by domestic violence. Volunteers work will include assistance with researching and writing legal memoranda, analyzing legislation, working with community-based coalitions, engaging in public education and advocacy, and assisting clients with restraining order and immigration matters. Marci Fukuroda, Director of Legal Services Phone: (424) [email protected] San Diego Coastkeeper 2825 Deway Road, Suite 200 San Diego, CA SDC employs strategic legal action and regulatory advocacy which challenges the practices, policies, and regulatory issues state and nationwide in order to protect our natural resources. Use application on-line Phone: (619) ext. 127 Fax: (619) [email protected] [email protected] 18 Disclaimer: does not endorse any agency listed on the Approved Pro Bono Organizations list.

19 Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists ( SAG-AFTRA ) (2 or more units of Externship only No Volunteers) 5757 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA John Baldrica, Counsel Phone: (323) Fax: (323) [email protected] Surfrider Foundation 942 Calle Negocio, Suite 350 San Clemente, CA Non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world s oceans, waves and beaches, for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education. Select from 60 chapters. Angela Howe, Legal Director Phone: (949) , ext. 414 Fax: (949) [email protected] The City Project 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1660 Los Angeles, CA Volunteers will work with staff attorneys to advocate for places and policies that promote physical activity and healthy eating, particularly with respect to parks and schools. The intern will engage in all aspects of the organization s work, including research, writing, working with community groups and attending community events, policy advocacy, and impact litigation. Volunteers must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Sheb Myers, Senior Program Manager & Technology Coordinator Phone: (213) Fax: (213) [email protected] [email protected] The Wage Justice Center 3250 Wilshire Blvd., 14 th Floor Los Angeles, CA Volunteers will assist with legal research/writing, completing legal forms, drafting declarations, and client intakes and communications. If the volunteer has the time and demonstrated commitment, he/she may represent workers at administrative hearings, conduct judgment debtor exams, and (if properly certified) appear in court under our supervision. Oscar Espino Phone: (213) Matthew Sirolly Phone: (213) Fax: (213) [email protected] [email protected] Western Center on Law and Poverty 3701 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 208 Los Angeles, CA Fall & Spring Only. Specializes in high impact class action policy litigation affecting poor persons in California. Cases involve welfare, housing, health, and other areas, including civil rights. Navneet Grewal Phone: (213) Marilyn Harris Phone: (213) ext [email protected] [email protected] Western Justice Center Foundation 55 S. Grand Avenue Pasadena, CA The mission of the Western Justice Center is to increase the opportunity for peaceful conflict resolution and displace the power of violence in our society. We design, implement, evaluate, and promote innovative methods of conflict prevention and resolution for children, communities and courts. Camille Couture Phone: (626) ext [email protected] Disclaimer: does not endorse any agency listed on the Approved Pro Bono Organizations list. 19

20 Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles 634 S. Spring Street, Suite 617 Los Angeles, CA Students will assist with client interviews and counseling for 2 hours per week. Phone: (213) Fax: (213) Domestic Violence Project Adrienne Hahn Phone: (310) [email protected] Elena Min Phone: (310) [email protected] Jail Project Jill Piano Phone: (310) [email protected] Working People s Law Center 1475 Echo Park Ave. Los Angeles, CA YWCA of Glendale 735 East Lexington Drive Glendale, CA Patricia Cornejo Phone: (818) , ext [email protected] YWCA Wings Battered Women's Shelter 943 N. Grand Avenue Covina, CA Organization runs a hotline that provides legal advice to victims of domestic violence and referral to battered women's shelter. Contact organization directly. Trainings are held every few months. Glenda Gomez Phone: (626) ext. 149 (626) (626) [email protected] [email protected] Specializes in crime and family law. Arthur Goldberg or Kirk Bier Phone: (213) Fax: (213) [email protected] Writers Guild of America (2 or more units of Externship only No Volunteers) 7000 West 3 rd Street Los Angeles, CA Prefer someone with interest in labor law or some experience with labor law issues. Mary Casey, Extern Coordinator Phone: (323) Fax: (323) (cover letter and resume) [email protected] 20 Disclaimer: does not endorse any agency listed on the Approved Pro Bono Organizations list.