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Lunch & Learn: Using Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) to Protect Survivors from Gun Violence

Crowell & Moring LLP 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) were enacted in 2019 by the DC Council to create a new form of protection aimed at preventing gun violence. Like most “red flag” laws, this measure permits law enforcement to seek a protection order against an individual who would be a danger to themselves or others if they possess […]

DCVLP Guardian ad Litem Workshop Series

DLA Piper 500 8th St NW, Washington, DC

We are excited to continue our return to in-person trainings! New and veteran volunteers are invited to join us for a full-day GAL workshop series on Thursday, May 18, 2023. 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Advocating for Children: Representing the Best Interests of Vulnerable Children as Guardians ad Litem 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Lunch […]

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Volunteer Open House (Virtual) – June 7, 2023

Zoom

Are you looking for a way to use your law degree? Are you interested in doing pro bono work but don’t know where to start? DC Volunteer Lawyers Project is a non-profit organization providing free legal and support services to low income domestic violence victims, at-risk children, and vulnerable immigrants. Utilizing an innovative volunteer model, […]

Safety Through Civil Protection Orders: A legal training for Summer Associates

Hogan Lovells LLP 555 Thirteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC

In this training, Summer Associates will learn how to help domestic violence survivors find immediate safety from their abusers through a Civil Protection Order (CPO), or “stay-away” order. Major topics covered in this training include the basic dynamics of domestic violence, trauma-informed representation, the laws and procedures regarding civil protection orders in DC, and effectively […]

Summer Training Series (1/3): Negotiations

Zoom

Volunteer attorneys will learn key negotiation frameworks and skills that will help them to obtain a favorable resolution in their client's case. Zoom link provided upon registration. (function(d, s) { var js, el = d.getElementsByTagName(s); window.BB_REG_FORM_ID = "d70190ca-3b71-4fe2-ae23-2355141694f9"; window.BB_REG_FORM_ENVIRONMENT_ID = "p-cnOu7O1Z7U2wXFJ76Tm-og"; window.BB_REG_FORM_HEADER_HEIGHT = 0; // If your page has a header/overlay, then you can set […]

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2023 Summer Forum Preview: Poverty Law Panel

Zoom

People living in poverty struggle daily to meet basic needs for themselves and their families. Critical relief: housing, nutrition, health care, fair employment, and protection from violence, often turn not on rights but on access to those rights and remain out of reach for many trying to navigate complex rules and requirements. While legal representation […]

D.C. Superior Court Open House

DC Superior Court 500 Indiana Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

When: 20 June 2023, 11:50 am to 1:30 pm Where: D.C. Superior Court Moultrie Courthouse (500 Indiana Ave., NW) Cost: Free Co-hosted by the D.C. Superior Court Pro Bono and Affordable Counsel Committee Have you been to the D.C. Superior Court?  Have you met a D.C. Superior Court Judge?  Do you want to help persons of limited means […]

Summer Training Series (2/3): Expert Witnesses

Zoom

This training will help volunteer attorneys develop and enhance their ability to present expert witness testimony at trial. Zoom link provided upon registration. (function(d, s) { var js, el = d.getElementsByTagName(s); window.BB_REG_FORM_ID = "120b7e35-b79a-4d93-9776-0275de02a07e"; window.BB_REG_FORM_ENVIRONMENT_ID = "p-cnOu7O1Z7U2wXFJ76Tm-og"; window.BB_REG_FORM_HEADER_HEIGHT = 0; // If your page has a header/overlay, then you can set this value to your […]

Summer Training Series (3/3): Closing Arguments

Zoom

This training will help volunteer attorneys enhance their approach to building a persuasive closing argument in their case. Zoom link provided upon registration. (function(d, s) { var js, el = d.getElementsByTagName(s); window.BB_REG_FORM_ID = "c7a3bbc0-429c-4d7d-8f94-63a28493b806"; window.BB_REG_FORM_ENVIRONMENT_ID = "p-cnOu7O1Z7U2wXFJ76Tm-og"; window.BB_REG_FORM_HEADER_HEIGHT = 0; // If your page has a header/overlay, then you can set this value to your […]

Immigration Workshop for DCVLP Volunteers

Wilkinson Stekloff LLP 2001 M St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Congress created the U nonimmigrant visa with the passage of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (including the Battered Immigrant Women’s Protection Act) in October 2000. The legislation was intended to strengthen the ability of law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking of noncitizens and other […]