Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center

Join the Executive Director of KGACLC, Deborah Moss-West and others in tis important conversation later today. . .see links below.

Santa Clara Law is now hiring for the position of Assistant Dean, Law Career Services. Interested in working with amazing students. . . Apply & learn more: https://lnkd.in/g_f9SKW

When Migrant Labor Becomes Human Trafficking March 1, 2021 12-1pm Zoom Meeting Registration here - https://scu.zoom.us///tJ0qcuuvqzkoHNPhBz22GD5HNTMkg65-d2_x

Thank you Santa Clara Law Prof. Abriel and the Immigrant Legal Resource Center for this important resource - eighth edition of the VAWA Manual: Immigration Relief for Abused Immigrants.

Today. . .join a webinar, the "Undocumented Lawyer" film Q&A . . .

Tuesday, October 27, from 7 to 8 p.m. one week before Election Day 2020. SCU's Anna Sampaio ’92, chair and professor of Ethnic Studies, will be in conversation with civil rights activist Dolores Huerta and renowned playwright and director Luis Valdez. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear wisdom from two legendary changemakers as they address the importance of using your voice to enact social change. Tune in live: http://bit.ly/SCUListensLearns-FB #Vote2020 #JesuitEducated

Join the KGACLC Advisory Board . . . "Real Action - what companies, law firms and academic institutions are doing to identify and eliminate bias" Wednesday, October 28th, 1:00pm -2:00pm Registerhttps://scu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kfu2tqjwjGNK5XQ0TSRn6UcKL1RWqzSbj

Join the KGACLC Advisory Board for a discussion on Recognizing Bias in the Civil Justice System, Friday, October 23rd, 1:00pm -2:00pm. Register here https://scu.zoom.us///tJEkdO-qpj4qEtZfeNqLot3kdHjVk7mQc0mM

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 1st at 5:30 p.m. for our Annual Celebration! Register for this hour-long, free community-building virtual event. See you there! https://law.scu.edu/.../katharine-george-alexander.../

Join the KGACLC Advisory Board for a discussion on Recognizing Bias in the Civil Justice System, Friday, October 23rd, 1:00pm -2:00pm. Register here https://scu.zoom.us///tJEkdO-qpj4qEtZfeNqLot3kdHjVk7mQc0mM

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 1st at 5:30 p.m. for our Annual Celebration! Register for this hour-long, free community-building virtual event. See you there! https://law.scu.edu/.../katharine-george-alexander.../

Thank you to the panelist and civil rights leaders who joined us to share their personal and professional experience working to advance racial justice as well as current on the ground efforts locally, statewide, and nationally to end systemic racism and be a catalyst for change. Present were representative from the National Bar Association, California Lawyers Association, Charles Houston Bar Association, and the Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center.

The Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center is excited to invite you to our annual Celebration fundraising event on Thursday, October 1st at 5:30 p.m. This hour-long virtual Celebration will include recognition of special honorees, an update on our work, much inspiration, and you our special guests! Save the date and register for this free community-building virtual Celebration! We look forward to seeing you there. https://law.scu.edu//katharine-george-alexander-community/

Law students and recent graduates, join us - ADVOCATING FOR JUSTICE SPEAKER SERIES. Register here https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScPKDIxnutplcFQMW/viewform

Mark your calendars and please JOIN US for this virtual event! More information to come . . .

Today - June 25 - Law students and recent graduates, join us - ADVOCATING FOR JUSTICE SPEAKER SERIES. Register here https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScPKDIxnutplcFQMW/viewform

Join us on Thursday, May 28th at 1:00pm for a Workers' Rights During COVID-19 Webinar. https://scu.zoom.us/j/94171242484 Please email [email protected] for meeting password. Come hear an overview of laws and resources to help low-income workers' navigate the crisis.

The Santa Clara County Wage Theft Coalition is having a Justice for Workers' virtual conference this Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. Workers will tell their stories and housing, immigration, and employment lawyers will provide analysis of issues arising during the COVID-19 pandemic. Justice 4 Workers Online Conference J4W 2.0 Saturday, June 27, 2020 | 11am-1pm via zoom- Register... https://tinyurl.com/j4w20 For More Info: [email protected] or 408-621-5678 See more

We wish you safety and health during this unprecedented time . . . https://law.scu.edu/kgaclc/newsletter-spring-2020/

Law students and recent graduates, join us - ADVOCATING FOR JUSTICE SPEAKER SERIES. Register here https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScPKDIxnutplcFQMW/viewform

Join KGACLC in CONGRATULATING our very own Lynette Parker & Ruth Silver Taube - 2020 Recipients of the Freedom Network USA's Wellstone Award for contributions to the anti-human trafficking field. https://freedomnetworkusa.org/t/conference/wellstone-award/

Join us on Thursday, May 28th at 1:00pm for a Workers' Rights During COVID-19 Webinar. https://scu.zoom.us/j/94171242484 Please email [email protected] for meeting password. Come hear an overview of laws and resources to help low-income workers' navigate the crisis.

Congratulations KGACLC Advisory Board Member and alum, Tricia Timm. Advancing Technology + Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Join Hoge Fenton and the Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center for a free webinar on Wednesday, May 20 at 1pm. Our knowledgeable advisors Steven Ka...hn, Scott Maurer, and Dean Copans will discuss consumer credit issues with secured and unsecured debts arising from COVID-19 programs. https://conta.cc/360V0mq #hogefenton #covid19 #webinar #freewebinars #consumer #realestate #realestatelaw #debts #credit #legaleducation #bayarearealestate

For the health and safety of all, the Law Center office is temporarily closed. For our remote services, please leave a voicemail at 408 288 7030; we will return calls as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience. Stay safe and be well.

We wish you safety and health during this unprecedented time . . . https://law.scu.edu/kgaclc/newsletter-spring-2020/

Today, March 4th is the day. Go All In and support the Law Center on the University-wide Day of Giving. Your gift of any size helps us train law students and serve the low-income community. https://givingday.scu.edu/giving-day/20913/department/20927

Hope you will support the Law Center on March 4th, the University-wide Day of Giving - All In for SCU!. https://givingday.scu.edu/giving-day/20913/department/20927

On March 4th please support the Law Center's efforts to educate, advocate, and serve community, on the University-wide Day-of-Giving. Click the link to read more about our services and consider giving to the Law Center on March 4th! Let's go All In!

Thank you to San Jose Councilmember Maya Esparza, Councilmember Magdalena Carrasco, Councilmember Sylvia Arenas, Mayor Sam Liccardo, and the rest of the San Jo...se City Council for presenting the South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking with a proclamation declaring January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month! Coalition Chair Perla Flores of Community Solutions, Coalition Legal Services Committee Chair Ruth Silver Taube of Santa Clara University's Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center and Santa Clara County Wage Theft Coalition, Coalition Victim Services Committee Chair Kim Henderson of Community Solutions, and Coalition Coordinator Kristin Wood-Hegner were present to accept the proclamation. #humantraffickingawarenessmonth #htam #humantrafficking #sanjose

A wonderful way to start the new year, a new decade. A visit with University President Fr. O'Brien. Thank you for your leadership and support!

The Law Center was quite honored to receive the Clinton W. White Advocacy Award at the Charles Houston Bar Association Annual Gala on Saturday, December 7th. Sincere gratitude.

Good News! The Law Center will receive the Clinton W. White Advocacy Award at the Charles Houston Bar Association Annual Gala on December 7th. Come out and show your support!

Loved watching the SCU Call Center students getting ready to gain even more support for KGACLC... https://mysantaclara.scu.edu/giving/LAW/KGACLC

Former Clinic and Current Clinic Law Students: Jessica Atwood, Carlos Castro, Thania Lopez, and Chloe Czabaranek argued immigration cases in front of the Ninth Circuit of Appeals under the supervision of Professor Evangeline Abriel, on October 24, 2019.

Thank you for a wonderful 25th Anniversary Celebration! Please share your memories and photos. More to come...

On 9/26 KGACLC teamed with the SJSU Record Clearance Project to hold the first (of hopefully many) records speed screening clinics at our office. Undergraduates, law students, and attorneys serving community.

https://www.scu.edu//a-quarter-century-of-serving-through-

Hear from KGACLC's Ruth Silver-Taube

The Law Center teamed with the La Raza Lawyers Association for an East San Jose Community Legal Clinic with a Notario Fraud presentation by the Santa Clara County DA’s office.

The early days... Thankful for 25 years of teaching, advocacy, and service. Join the Celebration on October 5th!

Law Center's Ruth Silver Taube moderated an exceptional panel at the Santa Clara County's Commission on the Status of Women's Women's Equality Day Luncheon, Friday, August 23rd.

Professor Scott Maurer preparing to welcome new law students and share about clinical and volunteer opportunities at the Law Center. Practice areas include immigration, consumer law, and workers’ rights. Join us at the 25th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 5th! Law.scu.edu/kgaclc

The Law Center then and now. Training law students and serving community for nearly 25 years. Thank you Reuben! UPDATE: with Estela Lopez, Law Center founder and current Advisory Board member, thank you for 25 years and counting! Join us at the Celebration on Saturday, October 5th! https://law.scu.edu//katharine-george-alexander-communit/

The Coalition is at the Mexican Consulate all week for International Human Trafficking Day. Coalition member Step Forward Foundation will present at 10:00 am on... Thursday and Coalition member Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center will present at 10:00 am on Friday. La Coalición está en el Consulado de México durante toda la semana para el Día Internacional de la Trata de Personas. El miembro de la Coalición Step Forward Foundation (Fundación un Paso Adelante) presentará a las 10:00 am el jueves y el miembro de la Coalición Katharine y George Alexander Community Law Center (Centro Legal de Katherine and George Alexander) presentará a las 10:00 am el viernes. #humantrafficking #tratadepersonas #sanjose

Delma V Locke '95 (Adv. Board Chair) and Deborah Moss West '94 planning for the Law Center's 25th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 5th. . .Join us! https://law.scu.edu//katharine-george-alexander-community/

MEET THE 2019 CINDY AVITIA IMMIGRATION JUSTICE FELLOW: MARILI ITURBE GUADARRAMA ’21 The award recipient receives a grant from the La Raza Lawyers of Santa Clara County Charitable Foundation to volunteer full-time at the Law Center this summer. The goal of the 2019 Fellowship is to provide and expand legal assistance, education, and outreach for immigrant communities. I am really honored to receive the Cindy Avitia Fellowship. Ms. Avitia did so much for the community and I hope my efforts through this fellowship would make her proud! - Marili Iturbe Guadarrama

The foundation for the Community Law Center was set in 1993 when a number of SCU LaRaza law students decided to add practice (assisting day-laborers) to theory for the benefit of community and their own education.

Calling all alumni and friends. Register or sponsor today. https://law.scu.edu//katharine-george-alexander-community/

The staff at KGACLC thank all the Day of Giving supporters for their generosity! We appreciate you taking the time to give!

There’s still time to Go-All-In and support the Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center on the March 7th Day of Giving! https://givingday.scu.edu/giving-day/9510/department/9614

Today is the day! Go All-in and the Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center today...March 7th. https://givingday.scu.edu/giving-day/9510/department/9614

1 Day until Day of Giving. TOMORROW: Please give so we can continue to do the work that we love. . .serving community and training law students to be social justice advocates! - Deborah Moss-West https://givingday.scu.edu/giving-day/9510/department/9614

2 days away from going All-In for SCU and the Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center. This work is important to me because we train students to become advocates for clients. Our students gain practical experience and provide a valuable service to our community. - Reuben Castillo

Help us train the next generation of lawyers committed to social justice and service. Support KGACLC on March 7th - Day of Giving. https://givingday.scu.edu/giving-day/9510/department/9614

6 days until the SCU Day of Giving. . .let's go All-In for the Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center. https://givingday.scu.edu/giving-day/9510/department/9614

Working at the law center is a dream job! Please support the law center on March 7th. Help us continue to help the community we serve. Dianne Blakely - Administrative Director

Go All In for SCU on March 7th and support the Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center. Learn more - https://givingday.scu.edu/giving-day/9510/department/9614

The Saturday, February 23, Santa Clara Wage Theft Coalition - Justice for Workers' Conference.

Santa Clara Law Associate Professor Lynette Parker and Ruth Silver Taube JD '93 will be speaking at the Human Trafficking Conference at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jose on Friday, January 25th. Read more and register for the conference: bit.ly/humantraffickingconf

Congratulations to Ruth Silver Taube, recognized by San Jose City Councilmember Don Rocha. She is amazing! https://bit.ly/2SCQByy

Loved watching the SCU Call Center students gaining even more support for KGACLC last night. Join our efforts! https://mysantaclara.scu.edu/giving/LAW/KGACLC

Director of External Relations: The purpose of the External Relations Director position is to create and implement resource development strategies to achieve specific fundraising goals and to enhance and expand the Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center's (KGACLC) strategic communications and fundraising efforts. Learn more http://bit.ly/2D5Cspk

Ruth Silver Taube to receive CAIR-SFBA Promoting Justice award at their upcoming 24th Anniversary Banquet, Saturday, October 27th in San Jose. > https://bit.ly/2QJEiPB

Governor Brown signed a new CA law requiring transit employees undergo human trafficking awareness training. AB 2034, introduced by Assembly Member Ash Kalra and supported by KGACLC, provides another tool to combat human trafficking. https://nbcnews.to/2OAIDHw

Please join us! https://bit.ly/2OVOfZR

Congratulations Delma V. Locke, KGACLC Advisory Board Member!! CONGRESSMAN RO KHANNA (CA-17) will honor attorney Delma V. Locke with a Hispanic Heritage Month Award for her leadership and community service in Silicon Valley!! Please come and celebrate Delma as a Silicon Valley Unsung Hero!... Where: Washington Elementary School, Multipurpose Room 270 Washington Street, Santa Clara CA 95050 When: Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 12pm to 1:30pm. So proud of you Delma V. Locke!!

The Law Center staffs a Consumer Debt and Foreclosure Prevention Clinic to assist low-income people on Wednesdays from 11:303:00 at the Santa Clara County Superior Court, 201 N. First Street San Jose. To learn about appointments, eligibility, and more, click here https://bit.ly/2CpDeOn

KGACLC Clinical Professor Lynette Parker and Step Forward Foundation's Karen Schulz '10 training advocates and attorneys on working with foreign born survivors of violence. See attached.

September 7th - film screening and panel "Trafficked in America." KGACLC's Professors Ruth Silver-Taube and Lynette Parker will join the discussion. See details below. Register bit.ly/2nHwnWA