(Training) Advocating for Children: Representing At-Risk Children As Guardians Ad Litem

Webinar (link sent upon registration)

This training will prepare attorneys to serve as court-appointed Guardians ad litem for children in high-conflict custody cases involving serious risk factors, such as parental drug abuse or domestic violence in the home. Topics will include: Role of a guardian ad litem Custody law and practice Domestic violence and child abuse/neglect Best practices for investigation, including interviewing children […]

(Lunch & Learn) Effective Story Telling: Drafting Compelling Client Affidavits for Immigrant Survivors

Webinar (link sent upon registration)

For almost any immigration application, one of the most important documents will be the client’s affidavit – an opportunity for them to tell their story and offer a compelling narrative about why they should be granted the relief that they seek.  In many petitions, there will not be an opportunity for an interview or hearing, […]

(Training) Access to Justice for Survivors: Providing Legal Assistance in a Clinic Setting

Webinar (link sent upon registration)

This training will prepare you to assist clients at both our Call-In Legal Clinic and Protection Assistance Project. Volunteers at our Protection Assistance Project Clinic assist survivors with drafting petitions for Civil Protection Orders, and volunteers at our Call-In Legal Clinic assist survivors by providing advice on family law and CPO issues. For many clients, […]

(Lunch & Learn) Connecting Kids: Understanding Suicidal Ideation & Self-Harm

Webinar (link sent upon registration)

Join us for an important discussion with Dr. Meghan Schott, Medical Director of Psychiatric Emergency Services at Children’s National Hospital. This training will explore the definitions of suicidal ideations and self-harm and how they are different, offer guidance on how to respond if you have concerns about a child client, and review available resources in […]

(Training) Immigration Rights for Survivors: Providing Legal Advice in a Clinic Setting

Webinar (link sent upon registration)

As DCVLP's RELIEF Immigration Services grow to assist more vulnerable immigrants to protect their families and secure immigration relief, we are excited to launch our Immigration Legal Clinic and engage volunteers in this impactful new opportunity. For many clients, calling one of our clinics is their first step toward finding safety and stability. This training […]

Volunteer Holiday Party

Webinar (link sent upon registration)

It’s been an extraordinary year; let’s have an extraordinary celebration! Join us for a cozy virtual holiday party featuring: - A conversation with Soupergirl’s Sara Polon - - A celebration of our Volunteers of the Year - - Let us say Thank You with soup delivered to your home from Soupergirl! - REGISTER BELOW: (function(d, […]

(Breakfast & Learn) Leveraging Medical Evidence in Immigration Cases: A Conversation with Dr. Kate Sugarman

Webinar (link sent upon registration)

In any immigration case, it is imperative to provide as much documented support as possible for our requests for relief. Dr. Kate Sugarman, MD will join us to discuss ways in which medical professionals can help support applications for immigration relief, ways to effectively work with traumatized clients to collect necessary information in a timely […]

(Training) Safety for Survivors: Litigating Family Law Cases

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This training will prepare you to represent victims in court and help them find long-term safety and stability. Volunteers gain experience with a full range of litigation skills, including trial advocacy, discovery, and negotiation. Topics will include: Dynamics of domestic violence Overview of custody, child support, and divorce law Family Law practice and procedure REGISTER […]

(Training) Connecting Kids: Understanding Trauma

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Join us for the second session of our training series with Dr. Meghan Schott, Medical Director of Psychiatric Emergency Services at Children’s National Hospital. This training will explore the types of trauma commonly experienced by the children we represent and the long-term impacts of early trauma experiences, offer guidance on how to screen for trauma […]

(Hosted by Washington Council of Lawyers) Best Practices in Pro Bono: “I Am Not A Cat” – Tips for Effective Remote Representations

Zoom

This event is hosted by Washington Council of Lawyers, featuring DCVLP's Equal Justice Works Fellow, Ashley Carter.

No lawyer wants to show up to their court hearing as a cat. Yet, we all are learning about how to make pro bono work in a virtual world, and perhaps making our share of mistakes along the way.

The Washington Council of Lawyers invites pro bono coordinators from law firms, legal services organizations, government agencies and in-house legal departments to join their next Best Practices in Pro Bono program for a candid discussion of how to make pro bono work in the virtual world. Panelists will highlight the strategies, tools, and skills that enable pro bono volunteers to navigate virtual client interactions, witness prep and investigation, co-counseling, and remote court proceedings.

Panelists are all lawyers who have experience with remote representations of clients, including hearings in D.C. Superior Court. They are:

Yvette Banker, Federal Government Pro Bono Lawyer
Ashley Carter, DC Volunteer Lawyers Project
Sébastien Monzón Rueda, Legal Counsel for the Elderly
Jenadee Nanini, D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center

The moderator will be Lise Adams, D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center. To register, click here.