Cultural Humility
An astounding diversity of people make up the state of California. As legal advocates, it is imperative for us to embrace and prioritize cultural humility in our legal practice as well as our lives. Doing so is critical to our ability to build and form trusting relationships with our clients. But what is cultural humility […]
AB 2369 & DVPA Attorney’s Fees
This presentation will explain the history, purpose, and effect of AB 2369 from 2022–led by the bill’s sponsor, FVAP–which amended how attorney’s fees work in DVPA proceedings (Family Code section 6344). Attendees will know when and how to seek attorney’s fees, as either a petitioner or respondent, including in mutual DVRO cases. Presenters: Cory […]
A Discussion about Clemency: Advocacy Tools you Need
This training will be about the players involved, the paperwork required, and tips on seeking Clemency. This training is intended to assist legal service providers in advocating for people on the inside and helping them advocate for themselves. Presenters: Kellie Walters (she/her)
Elimination of Bias
A lifetime of experience and cultural history shapes how we think, view the world, and interact with people. Research has shown that most people hold unconscious, implicit assumptions that influence how they engage with other people. Usually seen as something that affects individuals, implicit bias has significant impacts on institutional practices and structures. This webinar […]