Approved Pro Bono Organizations

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1736 Family Crisis Center (1736 FCC) 2116 Arlington Avenue, Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90018

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) 737-3900 ext. 235 E-mail: [email protected] www.1736familycrisiscenter.org _______________________________ ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties P.O. Box 87131

San Diego, CA 92138-7131

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) 232-2121 ext. 240

E-mail: [email protected] www.aclusandiego.org

_______________________________ ACLU of Southern California

1313 W. 8th Street, Ste. 200 Los Angeles, CA 90017

Non-profit civil liberties and civil rights organization. Students needed for intake of clients and must work 20-30 hours per week for a semester.

Volunteers should email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Melissa Goodman at [email protected].

Peter Eliasberg, Legal Director (Pro Bono) Phone: (213) 977-9500 ext. 235

Christian Lebano (Internships) Phone: (213) 977-9500 ext. 229 Fax: (213) 977-5297

E-mail: [email protected] http://aclu-sc.org

Advocates for the Environment 1211 Sunland Blvd.

Shadow Hills, CA 91040 P.O. Box 4242

Sunland, CA 91041-4242

Non-profit organization that represents plaintiffs in land-use and environmental litigation to preserve the environment. Students will assist with environmental advocacy and litigation.

Dean Wallraff, Executive Director Phone: (818) 353-4268

Fax: (818) 864-3224 E-mail: [email protected] www.aenv.org

_______________________________ Alliance for Children's Rights 3333 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 550 Los Angeles, CA 90010

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) 368-6010 ext. 127 Fax: (213) 368-6016 E-mail: [email protected] www.kids-alliance.org _______________________________ Anti-Defamation League 10495 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025

Civil rights and other legal issues. Background check. Requires 12-15 hours per week.

Michelle Deutchman Phone: (310) 446-8000 Fax: (310) 470-8712

E-mail: [email protected]

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Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles (formerly Asian Pacific American Legal Center) 1145 Wilshire Blvd. 2nd Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90017

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) 977-7500 Fax: (213) 977-7595

E-mail: [email protected] www.advancingjustice-la.org

_______________________________ Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center of Los Angeles

1145 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100 Los Angeles, CA 90017

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) 250-8190 ext. 27 Fax: (213) 250-8195 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Web: www.apadrc.org _______________________________ BASTA, Inc.

2500 Wilshire Boulevard, Ste. 1050 Los Angeles, CA 90057

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) 736-5050 Fax: (213) 736-5055

E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.bastaforjustice.org

Bet Tzedek Legal Services 3250 Wilshire Blvd., 13th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90010-1509

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) 549-5895 Fax: (323) 549-5880 E-mail: [email protected] www.bettzedek.org _______________________________

Beverly Hills Bar Association - Barrister's Legal Clinic

9420 Wilshire Blvd, 2nd Floor PO Box 7277

Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Senior legal clinic held at Roxbury Park on the first Saturday of month 10-12 noon. Legal consultation and referrals for senior citizens.

Vida Agcaoili, Administration Phone: (310) 601-2422 Fax: (310) 601-2422

E-mail: [email protected] www.bhba.org

_______________________________ Break The Cycle

5777 W. Century Blvd., Suite 1150 Los Angeles, CA 90045

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) 286-3383 (202) 824-0707, ext. 111 Fax: (310) 286-3386 E-mail: [email protected] www.breakthecycle.org

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California Indian Legal Services 609 S. Escondido Blvd.

Escondido, CA 92025

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) 746-8941 ext. 121 (800) 743-8941 Fax: (760) 746-1815 E-mail: [email protected] www.calindian.org _______________________________ California Innocence Project

California Western School of Law 225 Cedar Street

San Diego, CA 92101

CIP works to exonerate inmates wrongfully convicted in Southern California. Audrey McGinn Phone: (619) 515-1381 Fax: (619) 615-1443 E-mail: [email protected] www.californiainnocenceproject.org _______________________________ California Lawyers for the Arts 1641 18th Street

Santa Monica, CA 90404

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 email.

Erin Kunze, Program Manager Robyn Weinstein, Program Director Phone: (310) 998-5590 Fax: (310) 998-5594 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.calawyersforthearts.org

California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)

215 S. Coast Highway, Ste. 201 Oceanside, CA 92054

Organization that assists rural clients with legal issues including government benefits, landlord-tenant, and education.

Oceanside Office

Praie Bly or Jennifer Bonilla Phone: (760) 966-0511 E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

San Francisco Office

Dolores Garay

Phone: (415) 777-2794 ext. 331 E-mail: [email protected]

www.crla.org

_______________________________ California Women's Law Center 5670 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 460 Los Angeles, CA 90036

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) 951-1041 Fax: (323) 951-9870 E-mail: [email protected] www.cwlc.org _______________________________ Cancer Legal Resource Center

Loyola Law School Public Interest Law Center 800 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 1120

Los Angeles, CA 90017-2771

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) 736-1455

Fax: (213) 736-1428

www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org/cancer-legal-resource-center

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Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project 1530 James M. Wood Blvd.

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) 251-3558 (213) 251-3505 Fax: (213) 487-0986 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.esperanza-la.org _______________________________ Center for Civic Mediation

1055 W. 7th Street, Suite. 2700 Los Angeles, CA 90017

Non-profit organization providing mediation and arbitration services for people & businesses in Los Angeles dealing with various problems.

Andrew Culberson Phone: (213) 896-6536 Fax: (213) 833-6718 E-mail: [email protected] www.centerforcivicmediation.org _______________________________ Center for Conflict Resolution

On-campus mediation center. Students must contact Center directly regarding the training class.

Sara Campos

Phone: (213) 736-8388 E-mail: [email protected]

www.lls.edu/academics/centersprograms/thecenterforc onflictresolution/forstudents/

Center for Health Care Rights 520 S. Lafayette Park Place, Suite 214 Los Angeles, CA 90057

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) 383-4519 ext. 3004 Fax: (213) 383-4598 E-mail: [email protected] www.healthcarerights.org _______________________________

Center for Human Rights & Constitutional Law 256 S. Occidental Blvd.

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) 388-8693 Fax: (213) 386-9484 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.centerforhumanrights.org _______________________________ Center for Juvenile Law and Policy Loyola Law School

919 Albany Street

Cassasa Building, C508, 5th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90015-1211

Represents juveniles in the delinquency court system. Roxanne Hill

http://www.lls.edu/academics/centersprograms/centerfo rjuvenilelawpolicy/

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Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)

2845 W. 7th St.

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) 385-7800 ext. 143

Daniel Sharp, Legal Director Phone: (213) 385-7800 ext. 153 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.carecen-la.org

_______________________________ Cesar Chavez Foundation

316 W. 2nd Street, Suite 600 Los Angeles, CA 90012

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) 362-0260 ext. 261 Fax: (213) 362-0265 E-mail: [email protected] www.chavezfoundation.org _______________________________ Children’s Law Center of Los Angeles 201 Centre Plaza Dr., Suite 10

Monterey Park, CA 91754-2178

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) 980-7744 Fax: (323) 980-7708 E-mail: [email protected] www.childrenslawcenter.org

Christian Legal Aid of Los Angeles 4665 Willow Brook Avenue

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) 319-3559 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.cla-la.org

_______________________________ Communities for a Better Environment 6325 Pacific Blvd., Suite 300

Huntington Park, CA 90255

CBE is a California environmental health and justice non-profit 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) 826-9771 ext. 121 Fax: (323) 588-7079

E-mail: [email protected] www.cbecal.org

_______________________________ Compassion & Choices

7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 100 Los Angeles, CA 90028

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] www.compassionandchoices.org

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Constitutional Rights Foundation 601 S. Kingsley Dr.

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) 316-2128 Fax: (213) 386-0459 E-mail: [email protected] www.crf-usa.org _______________________________ Consumer Watchdog

1750 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 200 Santa Monica, CA 90405-4938

Nonprofit organization that deals with health care, insurance reform, corporate accountability and consumer privacy. Pam Pressley Phone: (310) 392-0522 ext. 307 Jerry Flanagan Phone: (310) 392-0522 ext. 319 Fax: (310) 392-8874 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.consumerwatchdog.org _______________________________ Directors Guild of America

(2 or more units of Externship only – No Volunteers) 7920 Sunset Blvd.

Send cover letter, writing sample, resume, and transcript to David Dreyfus via email with a copy to Geri Magrum.

David Dreyfus, Assistant General Counsel

Geri Magrum, Executive Assistant to General Counsel Phone: (310) 289-2000

Fax: (310) 289-2029 E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected] www.dga.org

Disability Rights California 350 South Bixel Street, Suite 290 Los Angeles, CA 90017

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) 213-8000 (800) 776-5746 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Fax: (213) 427-8767 www.disabilityrightsca.org _______________________________ Disability Rights Legal Center

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: http://disabilityrightslegalcenter.org/law-student-externship-and-pro-bono-student-opportunities

Katherine Tucker, Executive Director Phone: (213) 736-1432 Jonathan Rivera Phone: (213) 736-1479 Fax: (213) 736-1030 E-mail: [email protected] www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org

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Dream Center Los Angeles 2301 Bellvue Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90026

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) 273-7107

E-mail: [email protected] www.dreamcenter.org

_______________________________ El Rescate Legal Services

1501 W. 8th Street, Suite 100 Los Angeles, CA 90015

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) 387-3284 ext. 23 Fax: (213) 387-9189 E-mail: [email protected] www.elrescate.org _______________________________ Eviction Defense Network

Nonprofit legal service provider specializing in eviction defense. Joanne Melgar Phone: (213) 385-8112 Fax: (213) 385-8181 E-mail: [email protected] www.evictiondefensenetwork.org

Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley 14621 Titus Street, Suite 100

Panorama City, CA 91402

Program investigates suspected illegal housing discrimination and racially or religiously motivated vandalism or violence. Sharon Kinlaw Phone: (818) 373-1185 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.fhcsfv.org _______________________________ Fair Housing Foundation

3605 Long Beach Blvd. Suite 302 Long Beach, CA 90807

Program investigates suspected illegal housing discrimination. Barbara Shull Phone: (562) 989-1206 Fax: (562) 989-1836 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.fairhousingfoundation.com _______________________________ F.A.M.E. Renaissance 2248 Hobart Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90018

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) 712-2111

E-mail: [email protected] www.famecorporations.org

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Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law 3250 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 710

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) 388-7505 ext. 319 Fax: (213) 388-7503 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.hbcfl.org _______________________________ Housing Rights Center

520 S. Virgil Avenue, Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90020

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) 387-8400 ext. 1116 Fax: (213) 381-8555 E-mail: [email protected] www.hrc-la.org _______________________________

Immigration Center for Women and Children 634 South Spring Street, Suite 727

ICWC provides immigration services to under-represented 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 email to Suzanne McCormick Suzanne McCormick Phone: (213) 614-1165 ext. 305 Fax: (213) 624-1163 E-mail: [email protected] www.icwclaw.org

Independent Film and Television Alliance

(2 or more units of Externship only – No Volunteers) 10850 Wilshire Blvd., 9th Floor

Portia McGrew, Human Resources and Administration Phone: (310) 446-1066 (310) 446-1000 Fax: (310) 446-1600 E-mail: [email protected] www.ifta-online.org _______________________________ 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 10601 Civic Center Drive, Suite 260 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Caitlin Watters Phone: (909) 980-0982 E-mail: [email protected] www.inlandlegal.org Riverside Office

1040 Iowa Avenue, Suite 109 Riverside, CA 92507

Kathleen McCarthy/Veronica Maldonado Phone: (951) 368-2555

E-mail: [email protected] www.inlandlegal.org

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San Bernardino Office

715 N. Arrowhead Avenue, Suite 113 San Bernardino, CA 92401

Bob Roddick

Phone: (909) 884-8615 ext. 7514 Use application on line at:

http://www.icls.org/volunteers/submit2.asp E-mail: [email protected]

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Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association Cesar Chavez Community Center

2060 University Avenue, Suite 113 Riverside, CA 92507

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 email which includes interest areas and available schedule.

Mario Rico, Staff Attorney and Filemon Kevin Samson Phone: (951) 369-5846

E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.iellaaid.org

_______________________________ Inner City Law Center

1309 E. 7th St.

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) 891-2880 ext. 207

Fax: (213) 891-2888

E-mail: [email protected] www.innercitylaw.org

_______________________________ Institute for Multicultural Counseling & Education Services, Inc.

Students will assist with domestic violence, divorce, restraining orders, family law, and criminal law matters. Dr. Tara Pir

Phone: (213) 381-1250 ext. 228 E-mail: [email protected] www.imces.org

International Rescue Committee, Los Angeles (IRC) 625 N. Maryland Avenue

Glendale, CA 91206

Provides resettlement and immigration assistance to newly arriving refugees from all over the world. Angela Calma, Finance Manager

Phone: (818) 937-2863 Fax: (818) 550-6277 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.rescue.org/losangeles _______________________________ Jenesse Center

Inglewood Superior Courthouse 1 Regent Street, Room 204 Inglewood, CA 90301

Non-profit organization working to provide comprehensive services for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Don Stephenson Phone: (310) 419-6788 Fax: (310) 330-8624 E-mail: [email protected] www.jenesse.org _______________________________ Judicial Watch, Inc.

2540 Huntington Drive. Suite 201 San Marino, CA 91108

Internship opportunities are described online at: http://www.judicialwatch.rog/about/career-opportunitites/ 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) 593-8442; (202) 646-5172 Fax: (202) 646-5199

E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.judicialwatch.org

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Kids in Need of Defense, Inc. (KIND) c/o Holland & Knight LLP

400 S. Hope Street, 8th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071

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

E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.supportkind.org

_______________________________ Korean Immigrant Worker Alliance (KIWA) 3465 W. 8th Street, 2nd Floor

Fighting for economic and social justice by empowering and organizing Korean immigrant workers.

Rebecca Ronquillo

Danny Park, Director of Programs Phone: (213) 738-9050 ext. 106 Fax: (213) 738-1833 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.kiwa.org _______________________________

Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, Inc. 4221 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 280

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) 382-7600, ext. 224 Fax: (213) 351-6050

E-mail: [email protected] www.lambdalegal.org

Learning Rights Law Center 205 S. Broadway, Suite 808 Los Angeles, CA 90012

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:

http://www.learningrights.org/#!apply-to-volunteer/c1pwg Janeen Steel, Executive Director

Phone: (213) 489-4035 Leticia Mejia Phone: (213) 489-4030 ext. 103 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] _______________________________

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)

Central Office 1550 W. 8th St.

Los Angeles, CA 90017 Housing and Eviction Defense

East Los Angeles Office 5228 E. Whittier Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90022

Government Benefits and Immigration Law

Long Beach Office 601 Pacific Avenue Long Beach, CA 90802

Consumer Law, Family Law, Housing and Eviction Defense Law, and Government Benefits

Santa Monica Office 1640 5th Street, Suite 124 Santa Monica, CA 90401

Housing and Eviction Defense Law, Family Law and Domestic Violence Law, Government Benefits and Consumer Law (Santa Monica no longer does Naturalizations)

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) (continued)

South Los Angeles Office 7000 S. Broadway

Employment Law and Community Development

West Office

1102 S. Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019

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:

http://www.legal-aid.com/about-us/make-a-difference/volunteer/

Phong Wong (Fall/Spring Applications) Diana Talamantez (Summer Applications) Phone: (213) 640-3859

E-mail: Use volunteer application on-line at [email protected]

[email protected] [email protected]

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Legal Aid Society of Orange County and Community Legal Services in Southeast Los Angeles County Anaheim Office

250 E. Center Anaheim, CA 92805 Phone: (714) 571-5200

E-mail: Use volunteer application on line Compton Office

725 W. Rosecrans Ave. Compton, CA 90222-3947 Julius Craig Wesson

Phone: (310) 638-5524 ext. 5351 Fax: (310) 631-7382

Legal Aid Society of Orange County and Community Legal Services in Southeast Los Angeles County (continued) Norwalk Office 11834 E. Firestone Blvd. Norwalk, CA 90650 Anthony S. Filer Phone: (562) 864-9935 E-mail: [email protected] Santa Ana Office

2101 N. Tustin Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92705 Phong Wong

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.

E-mail: Use volunteer application on-line at: http://www.legal-aid.com/about-us/make-a-difference/volunteer/

www.legal-aid.com

_______________________________ Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino 588 West 6th Street

Downtown between D-Arrowhead San Bernardino, CA 92410

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) 889-4811 Fax: (909) 889-6338 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.legalaidofsb.org

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Levitt & Quinn 1557 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026

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) 482-1800 ext. 305 Fax: (213) 482-3979 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.levitt-quinn.org _______________________________ Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice 1241 S. Soto Street, Suite 102

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: [email protected] [email protected] Jenny Farrell Phone: (323) 980-3500 ext. 14 E-mail: [email protected] www.laclj.org _______________________________ Los Angeles County Bar Association AIDS Legal Services Project

P.O. Box 55020

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.

Application online at:

http://www.lacba.org/showpage.cfm?pageid=1782

Laurie Aronoff, Project Director Phone: (213) 833-6776 Fax: (213) 833-6718 E-mail: [email protected]

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Barrister's Domestic Violence Project c/o LASC Department 8, Rm 245

111 N. Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

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) 896-6491 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.lacba.org/dvp http://www.lacba.org/showpage.cfm?pageid=9512#DVP _______________________________

Los Angeles County Bar Association Immigration Legal Assistance Project 300 N. Los Angeles St., Room 3107 Los Angeles, CA 90012

Non-profit organization that provides legal advice and consultation to low income persons about immigration law and procedures.

Mary Mucha

Phone: (213) 485-1873 E-mail: [email protected] www.lacba.org

_______________________________ Los Angeles County Bar Association Veterans Project

Bob Hope Patriotic Hall 1816 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

Andrew Culberson Phone: (213) 896-6564. E-mail: [email protected]

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Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers, Inc. 1000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 430 Monterey Park, CA 91754

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) 859-8503 (323) 262-0472 Fax: (323) 262-0787 E-mail: [email protected] www.ladlinc.org _______________________________

Los Angeles Family Law Help Center (LAFLHC) 205 S. Broadway, Suite 500 (in LA Law Center) Los Angeles, CA 90012

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) 620-9991 E-mail: [email protected] www.lafamilylaw.org

_______________________________ Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center 1625 N. Schrader Blvd.

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) 860-3715 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.lalgbtcenter.org

Los Angeles Waterkeeper

(formerly Santa Monica Baykeeper) 120 Broadway, Ste. 105

To apply: Send resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample to

[email protected] Tatiana Gaur, Staff Attorney Phone: (310) 394-6162 ext. 102 Fax: (310) 394-6178

E-mail: [email protected] www.lawwaterkeeper.org

_______________________________ Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic Loyola Law School – on-campus clinic 1st 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) 736-8136 Emily Robinson Phone: (213) 736.8138 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] http://www.lls.edu/academics/clinicsexperientiallearning/l oyolaimmigrantjusticeclinic/ _______________________________

Martin Luther King Dispute Resolution Center 3255 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1530

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:

http://martinlutherkingmediation.weebly.com/volunteers.h tml

Barbara Bullen, Director Phone: (213) 453-6376

E-mail: [email protected] www.mlkmediationtraining.com martinlutherkingmediation.weebly.com

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Mental Health Advocacy Services 3255 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 902 Los Angeles, CA 90010

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) 389-2077 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.mhas-la.org _______________________________ Mesereau Free Legal Clinic

(Inside Morningside Church) 8722 Crenshaw Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90305

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) 686-2852 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] _______________________________

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)

634 S. Spring St., 11th Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90014

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) 629-2512 E-mail: [email protected] www.maldef.org

_______________________________ Motion Pictures Association of America

(2 or more units of Externship only – No Volunteers) 15301 Ventura Blvd., Bldg. E

Sherman Oaks, cA 91406 Jason Okai, General Counsel Phone: (818) 995-6600 Fax: (818) 382-1786

E-mail: [email protected] www.mpaa.org

National Center for Lesbian Rights 870 Market Street, Suite 370

San Francisco, CA 94102

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) 392-6257 ext. 323 E-mail: [email protected] www.nclrights.org

_______________________________ National Day Laborer Organizing Network 675 S. Park View Street, Suite B

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) 380-2784 Fax: (213) 380-2787 E-mail: [email protected] www.ndlon.org _______________________________ National Health Law Program 3701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 750 Los Angeles, CA 90010

Organization that focuses on health care issues & poverty rights. Students will assist with policy analysis, research, and writing.

Abbi Coursolle, Esq Phone: (310) 736-1652 Fax: (213) 368-0774

E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

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National Immigration Law Center 3435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite. 2850 Los Angeles, CA 90010

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 e-mail to [email protected].

Linton Joaquin, General Counsel Phone: (213) 674-2909 Fax: (213) 639-3911 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.nilc.org _______________________________

National Lawyers Guild, Los Angeles Chapter 8124 W. 3rd St., Suite 101

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) 653-4510 Fax: (323) 653-3245 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.nlg-la.org _______________________________ National Senior Citizens' Law Center 3701 Wiilshire Blvd., Suite 750

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) 674-2813 (213) 639-0930 Fax: (213) 368-0774 E-mail: [email protected] www.nsclc.org

Natural Resources Defense Council 1314 Second Street

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) 434-2300 Fax: (310) 434-2399 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.nrdc.org _______________________________

Neighborhood Legal Services of L.A. County Pacoima Office (mailing location)

13327 Van Nuys Blvd. Pacoima, CA 91331

Housing, Family Law, Health Care, Community Economic Development, Employment and Immigration Glendale Office (administrative office)

1104 E. Chevy Chase Drive Glendale, CA 91205

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:

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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:

http://www.nlsla.org/news-and-media/externships-2/attachment/volunteer-legal-intern-application_rm_form-2 to [email protected].

Sharon Bashan, Director of Pro Bono and Operations Phone: (818) 834-7585 (800) 433-6251 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.nls-la.org _______________________________

Neighborhood Legal Services of San Fernando Family Law Center

13327 Van Nuys Blvd. Pacoima, CA 91331

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) 834-7585 (818) 834-7504 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.nls-la.org _______________________________ OneJustice 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1660 Los Angeles, CA 90017

Provide legal assistance to low-income seniors, individuals, and families.

Cheryl Banares

Phone: (213) 261-8930

E-mail: [email protected] www.one-justice.org

Orange County Superior Court Family Law Facilitator Lamoreaux Justice Center

341 The City Drive Orange, CA 92868

Assist clients in representing themselves in Family Law matters. HR Department Phone: (657) 622-7735 E-mail: [email protected] www.occourts.org/employment/ _______________________________ Pacific Legal Foundation

930 G Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

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) 419-7111 Fax: (916) 419-7747 E-mail: [email protected] www.pacificlegal.org _______________________________ Peace Over Violence

892 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Ste. D Pasadena, CA 91103

Sandy Monroy or Gabriela Martinez Phone: (626) 584-6191

Fax: (626) 584-6193

E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Los Angeles Office

1015 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90017

Phone: (213) 955-9090 Fax: (213) 955-9093 www.peaceoverviolence.org

_______________________________ Pepperdine Legal Aid Clinic Tax Project (Union Rescue Mission)

545 S. San Pedro Street Los Angeles, CA 90013

Located at the Union Rescue Mission in Downtown L.A. Jose Martinez

Phone: (213) 347-6300 ext. 4413 E-mail: [email protected]

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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: http://pilf.org/participate/cares/

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.

http://pilf.org/participate/jrp-juvenile-rights-project/ Phone: (213) 736-8116

www.pilf.org

_______________________________ Post-Conviction Assistance Center 12424 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 620 Los Angeles, CA 90025

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) 207-4014

Fax: (310) 207-4017 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.pcaclaw.org/about.html _______________________________ Prototypes, Domestic Violence Programs 4841 Crenshaw Blvd.

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:

http://www.prototypes.org/employment/internships/ Elisa G. Buchanan, Supervising Attorney

Phone: (323) 290-0466 Fax: (323) 294-4534 E-mail: [email protected]. www.prototypes.org Public Counsel 610 S. Ardmore Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90005

Volunteer information and application instructions for all projects can be found on-line at

http://www.publiccounsel.org/pages/?id=0050. David R. Daniels, Pro Bono Director

Phone: (213) 385-2977 ext. 101 Fax: (213) 385-9098

E-mail: [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.

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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 92701

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:

http://www.publiclawcenter.org/contact-law-student.php Kirsten Kreymann, Pro Bono Director

Phone: (714) 541-1010 ext. 283 Fax: (714) 541-5157 E-mail: [email protected] www.publiclawcenter.org _______________________________ Rainbow Services 453 W. 8th Street San Pedro, CA 90731

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) 264-6444

E-mail: [email protected] www.rainbowservicesdv.org

_______________________________ San Diego Coastkeeper

2825 Deway Road, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92106

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) 758-7743 ext. 127 Fax: (619) 224-4638

E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.sdcoastkeeper.org

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Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (“SAG-AFTRA”)

(2 or more units of Externship only – No Volunteers) 5757 Wilshire Blvd.

John Baldrica, Counsel Phone: (323) 549-6564 Fax: (323) 549-6624 E-mail: [email protected] www.sagaftra.org _______________________________ Surfrider Foundation

942 Calle Negocio, Suite 350 San Clemente, CA 92673

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) 492-8170, ext. 414 Fax: (949) 492-8142

E-mail: [email protected] www.surfrider.org

_______________________________ The City Project

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) 977-1035 Fax: (213) 977-5457 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] http://www.cityprojectca.org/

The Wage Justice Center 3250 Wilshire Blvd., 14th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90010

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) 261-3602 Matthew Sirolly Phone: (213) 291-6883 Fax: (213) 785-1708 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.wagejustice.org _______________________________ Western Center on Law and Poverty 3701 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 208

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) 235-2625 Marilyn Harris Phone: (213) 487-7211 ext. 2628 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.wclp.org _______________________________ Western Justice Center Foundation 55 S. Grand Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91105

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) 584-7494 ext. 10 E-mail: [email protected] www.westernjustice.org

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Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles 634 S. Spring Street, Suite 617

Students will assist with client interviews and counseling for 2 hours per week.

Phone: (213) 892-8982 Fax: (213) 892-8948 Domestic Violence Project Adrienne Hahn Phone: (310) 706-3400 E-mail: [email protected] Elena Min Phone: (310) 203-4037 E-mail: [email protected] Jail Project Jill Piano Phone: (310) 429-0090 E-mail: [email protected] www.wlala.org

Working People’s Law Center 1475 Echo Park Ave.

Specializes in crime and family law. Arthur Goldberg or Kirk Bier Phone: (213) 250-5500 Fax: (213) 250-2846

E-mail: [email protected] www.workingpeopleslawcenter.com _______________________________ Writers Guild of America

(2 or more units of Externship only – No Volunteers) 7000 West 3rd Street

Prefer someone with interest in labor law or some experience with labor law issues.

Mary Casey, Extern Coordinator Phone: (323) 951-4000

Fax: (323) 782-4806 (cover letter and resume) E-mail: [email protected]

www.wgawregistry.org

YWCA of Glendale 735 East Lexington Drive Glendale, CA 91206 Patricia Cornejo Phone: (818) 242-4155, ext. 227 E-mail: [email protected] http://glendaleywca.org/ _______________________________ YWCA Wings Battered Women's Shelter 943 N. Grand Avenue

Covina, CA 91793

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) 960- 2995 ext. 149 (626) 858-5279 (626) 379-9591 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.ywcasgv.org/wings.html