California Lawyers Association: Advocating Equal Access to Justice Through Pro BonoPolicy Initiatives

California Lawyers Association's Initiative on Access to Justice

The California Lawyers Association CLA, as the professional organization for all lawyers in the state, is dedicated to advocating and facilitating equal access to justice for every Californian through legislative and policy support, resource creation, pro bono opportunities, and convening platforms.

Resources and Pro Bono Opportunities: Free Legal Answers Platform

We proudly partner with California Lawyers Association, Legal Access Alameda Alameda County Bar, California Lawyers Foundation, and the American Bar Association to launch the Free Legal Answers platform. This virtual service offers free legal advice to low-income Californians dealing with issues stemming from COVID-19.

Eligibility:

• Individuals seeking guidance should visit our website to determine their eligibility.

Volunteering:

• Attorneys can contribute their expertise and help those in need by volunteering on this platform.

Convenings and Collaborations

CLA organizes semiannual meetings with the California Legal d Association, facilitating dialogue among traditional legal services providers, bar associations, policymakers, legislative staff, and more. We also collaborate with the Disaster Legal Assistance Collaborative and serve on the California Access to Justice Commission.

Awards Recognition

We honor attorneys who have dedicated themselves to providing free legal services through the Loren Miller Legal Services Award. This award is presented annually in partnership with the California Access to Justice Commission and the Legal d Association of California.

Legal Services for Free

CLA offers complimentary membership for attorneys employed by IOLTA-funded programs or non-profit organizations that provide services without charging fees. To apply, interested parties can visit our website.

Pro Bono Recognition

We acknowledge those who contribute their time and expertise to assist low-income clients with the Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services.

Comprehensive Access to Justice Resources

CLA commits to addressing key areas including justice gap analysis, language accessibility challenges, and rural access issues within our state.

For further information about CLA's initiatives, please contact Gladys Valentine:

• Phone: 916 712-7320

• Eml: [email protected]

Visit us at CLA's official websitehttps:www.calawyers.org for more detls on our activities and how you can join the effort.

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