Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area

Join our Immigration Justice Impact Litigation Team tomorrow at 12 PM for our final webinar in the fall election series - “Challenging the Fact, Duration, and Conditions of Immigration Detention.” We’ll discuss analysis of litigation under the California Accountability in Detention Act, which provides a cause of action for the failure of private detention facilities to adhere to contractual detention standards. Time permitting, they also will review the state of play in constitutional challenges to mandatory immigration detention. This webinar is eligible for MCLE credit! Register here: bit.ly/lccrsfwebinar2024

LCCRSF Special Projects Attorney, Nicole (Nikki) Endsley, joined a Georgetown University Law Center panel hosted by the Women’s Law Alliance, where she shared valuable insights into careers in public interest law. Nikki discussed her impactful work with LCCRSF, coordinating pro bono resources to bridge the justice gap. Thank you, Georgetown University Law Center, for hosting such an inspiring event!

We’re excited to share that LCCRSF took part in the 2024 Pathways to Justice Conference, where we showcased how we’re using AI innovations to make legal aid more accessible and close the justice gap. LCCRSF Pro Bono Director, Chriselle Raguro and Special Projects Attorney, Nikki Endsley, presented with Conor Malloy from the Law Center for Better Housing and Gail Quan from OneJustice on “Leveraging AI to Increase Access to Justice and Homelessness Prevention Services.” We unpacked real-world AI strategies from our community clinics, explored ethical AI practices, and painted a vision of how AI can help close the justice gap. A huge thank you to the Law Center for Better Housing's Rentervention Program for demonstrating how AI can transform homelessness prevention efforts—such as drafting landlord letters and reallocating resources to strengthen eviction defense services. We also extend our gratitude to the conference hosts: State Bar of California, Judicial Council of California and, Legal Aid Association of California (LAAC). LCCRSF is proud to be at the forefront of making legal aid more accessible for those most in need, by exploring and piloting AI innovations within the legal community.

LCCRSF Fall Webinar Series - Election Edition, "Challenging the Fact, Duration, and Conditions of Immigration Detention." Join us on November 14th, from 12-1 PM, for a post-election discussion focused on the latest litigation efforts challenging mandatory immigration detention and the harsh conditions inside detention centers. LCCRSF Immigrant Justice attorneys Jordan Wells and Victoria Petty will lead the discussion on litigation under the California Accountability in Detention Act, which allows legal action against private detention facilities that fail to meet contractual detention standards.?They will also discuss updates on constitutional challenges to mandatory immigration detention (time permitting). This webinar is eligible for MCLE credit. Register now and secure your spot for November 14th at bit.ly/lccrsfwebinar2024

We're thrilled to announce that Pe?a Pachamama, a beloved small legacy business in San Francisco, once at risk of displacement, has secured a fair, long-term lease and is here to stay! This success wouldn't have been possible without the incredible representation from Bismah Jaffer, LCCRSF economic justice staff attorney, and all of the support from the community! A huge thank you to Supervisor Aaron Peskin's office for championing the protection of San Francisco’s small and legacy businesses. Together, we’re helping to preserve San Francisco’s rich history, unique culture, and the small businesses that make it special. We hope this sets a powerful example for other legacy businesses to thrive!

As Pro Bono Week comes to a close, we honor Nareeneh Sohbatian, Pro Bono Counsel for Immigration at Winston & Strawn LLP, for ensuring vulnerable populations have fair access to justice and the legal system through pro bono work. LCCRSF extends a heartfelt thank you to all the attorneys whose pro bono work changes lives and strengthens our communities. #celebrateprobono

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This year’s Pro Bono Week theme,?“Making Justice a Reality in Our Communities,”?couldn’t be more timely. As we approach a pivotal election, the justice gap continues to grow, and challenges to racial equity efforts are escalating, threatening the progress toward building just and inclusive communities. ? In partnership with Public Counsel and California Black Freedom Fund, we're launching a new pro bono initiative, continuing our shared mission to advance racial justice and make justice a tangible reality in our communities. ? Join us today!?#celebrateprobono

We 're thrilled to highlight Luke Liss, Pro Bono Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, for his dedication to justice through pro bono work with LCCRSF, serving as a guiding force for those in need and making a powerful impact in his community. Thank you, Luke! #celebrateprobono American Bar Association

We're excited to recognize Elisa Shieh, Associate at Thompson Legal Advisory Services, P.C., for her outstanding pro bono work. Elisa is passionate about using her legal expertise to support entrepreneurs and small businesses in the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. A big thank you to Elisa for making a lasting impact on the local community through pro bono work! #celebrateprobono