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NLSLA Sues To Protect The Immigrant Victims Of Violent Crimes

June 24, 2019/in Client Stories, News

It’s been almost four years since A.S.’s husband tried to kill her, stabbing her repeatedly until a neighbor ran in to help. The shock and trauma of that day are […]

NLSLA Bankruptcy Volunteer Awarded for Outstanding Pro Bono Services

June 24, 2019/in News

NLSLA volunteer Mark Brenner was awarded the William J. Lasarow Award for his extraordinary pro bono services at the San Fernando Valley Bankruptcy Self-Help Center. “People like Mark epitomize what […]

NLSLA And Partners Celebrate First Year Of New MLCP Collaborative

June 24, 2019/in News

NLSLA was proud to join its partners in celebrating the one year anniversary of the Medical Legal Community Partnership-LA Health Collaborative, an expansive MLCP project that leverages the expertise of […]

NLSLA Executive Director Steps Down, Deputy Director Takes Helm

May 17, 2019/in News

As Neal Dudovitz retires and Yvonne Mariajimenez becomes director, NLSLA reflects on its legacy expanding access to justice in Los Angeles, and looks to a bright future. After 25 years […]

NLSLA Breaks Ground on New El Monte Office

April 1, 2019/in News

NLSLA has broken ground on its new office in El Monte! The new location—twice as spacious as our previous El Monte office—will accommodate our expanding services in the San Gabriel […]

Kirkland & Ellis’ Sharre Lotfollahi Joins NLSLA Board

April 1, 2019/in News

NLSLA is proud to announce the newest member of its Board of Directors, Kirkland & Ellis’ Sharre Lotfollahi. Sharre is a partner in Kirkland’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group and focuses […]

NLSLA Protects 45,000 Low-Income Renters in Successful Lawsuit

March 11, 2019/in Client Stories, News

Thanks to your support and the dedication of NLSLA’s advocates, more than 45,000 families who depend on Section 8 rental subsidies are now protected from sudden, illegal rent hikes that […]

NLSLA’s Health Work Featured in LSC’s ‘Innovations in Legal Aid’

January 7, 2019/in News

NLSLA’s health work is featured on the Legal Services Corporation’s “Innovations in Legal Aid” blog, which highlights best practices in the delivery of legal services. LSC commended NLSLA’s health work […]

NLSLA Coordinates Toy Drive, Volunteers Step in to Help

December 11, 2018/in News

This holiday season, NLSLA coordinated a toy drive for students experiencing homelessness at Telfair Elementary School in Pacoima. More than 25 percent of Telfair’s students are homeless. They live in […]

Man and his wife owners, checking burned and ruined house

NLSLA Spearheads Effort to Help Low-Income Victims of Woolsey Fire

November 27, 2018/in News

The Southern California Woolsey fire is finally contained, but the devastation it caused is just beginning to come into focus. That devastation has a disproportionate impact on low-income people, many […]

NLSLA Sues To Protect The Immigrant Victims Of Violent Crimes

NLSLA Bankruptcy Volunteer Awarded for Outstanding Pro Bono Services

NLSLA And Partners Celebrate First Year Of New MLCP Collaborative

NLSLA Executive Director Steps Down, Deputy Director Takes Helm

NLSLA Breaks Ground on New El Monte Office

Kirkland & Ellis’ Sharre Lotfollahi Joins NLSLA Board

NLSLA Protects 45,000 Low-Income Renters in Successful Lawsuit

NLSLA’s Health Work Featured in LSC’s ‘Innovations in Legal Aid’

NLSLA Coordinates Toy Drive, Volunteers Step in to Help

NLSLA Spearheads Effort to Help Low-Income Victims of Woolsey Fire

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