Bankruptcy Self-Help Center 10th Anniversary

NLSLA's Bankruptcy Self-Help Center, an important collaboration between NLSLA and the United States Bankruptcy Court in the San Fernando Valley, celebrated ten years of helping Los Angeles County residents come out from under crushing debt and begin their lives again. The Central District of California has led the nation in unrepresented filings, and continues to […]

El Monte Ribbon Cutting

NLSLA celebrated the opening of their new San Gabriel Valley office in El Monte with remarks from Supervisor Hilda Solis and El Monte Mayor Andre Quintero.

Just Neighbors 2019

Every year, Just Neighbors brings together community advocates, collaborative partners, and government representatives to celebrate NLSLA's innovative and transformative advocacy while garnering support for increased access to justice for LA County's underserved communities. In 2019, long-time NLSLA supporters Barbara Siegel & Dr. Stuart Siegel and community advocate Chef Roy Choi were honored for their incredible […]

The Elephant in the Room: The Evolving Role of Legal Aid in Addressing Systemic Racism

In fighting to expand access to health, housing, economic opportunity, and justice for low-income communities, legal aid organizations have engaged in racial justice work since their inception in 1965. But most federally-funded legal aid groups have done this work by default; racial justice is not the stated goal, but often the outcome of working to […]

Legal Aid and AAPI Hate: Partnering with community groups to address systemic discrimination

In the last year, as the pandemic inflicted pain across the globe, American officials stoked the flames of hatred by repeatedly using racial epithets in referring to the virus, and focusing on its geographic origins to deflect from national failures to protect the American people. Predictably, these actions have unleashed a torrent of hate aimed […]

Just Neighbors 2021

Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

More than 200 supporters and staff gathered for a wonderful Just Neighbors celebration at Skirball Cultural Center. We honored Senator Alex Padilla, former NLSLA Executive Director, Neal Dudovitz, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

Thank you to all of our donors and supporters who make our work possible.

Disaster Preparedness Training Conference

Pepperdine Caruso School of Law 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, United States

This is a free event and can be attended virtually or in-person. NLSLA, Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, & Kilpatrick Townsend will be holding their 2022 Disaster Training Conference, which includes: Four disaster training courses on FEMA and SBA issues and appeals, trauma-informed lawyering, and an overview of the role of "legal first responders" to […]

Music for Justice 2022

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes 501 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) for a night of Mariachi music and delicious food at the historic LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in downtown Los Angeles. Hundreds of NLSLA’s supporters from law firms, businesses, and the community will gather for a festive night to support NLSLA’s work to advance equity […]

Just Neighbors 2022

Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

Honorees: The Honorable Andi Mudryk Judge, Sacramento County Superior Court Trailblazer Award Fred Nakamura Associate Director of Litigation & Policy Advocacy Legal Excellence Award We are grateful for our amazing sponsors!

Music for Justice

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes 501 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Tickets are sold out, but we hope you can join us next year! Hundreds of NLSLA’s supporters from law firms, businesses, and the community will gather for a festive night to support NLSLA’s work to advance equity and justice in Los Angeles. Guests will gather under the stars to enjoy an evening of music, from […]