VLSC Pro Bono Client Spotlight: Johnny

Although we consider every month to be pro bono month at the ACBA, we’re taking October to highlight the great work of the Volunteer Legal Services Corporation (VLSC), the pro bono arm of the ACBA, on the blog. Many hard-working people in Alameda County are one unexpected event away from a financial crisis. For Johnny*, this event […]

October Upcoming ACBA Events

October 3, 2014 from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Chapter 13 Plan Modifications for Cases Filed After August 1, 2013 – 1.5 hours of legal ethics MCLE credit The U.S. Bankruptcy Court Oakland and San Francisco Divisions adopted a New Model Chapter 13 Plan and Order of Distribution, effective August 1, 2013. The Oakland Division’s Chapter […]

VLSC Donor Spotlight: Herman Trutner and Elizabeth Trutner

Father and daughter team Herman (Tony) and Elizabeth (Beth) Trutner practice trusts & estates law at Trutner Law Office in Livermore. Both are generous supporters of VLSC, giving individually and as a firm. We asked them to tell us a little about their firm and why they support pro bono legal services. 1. Your practice, […]

Have you heard what people are saying about Dine Around for Justice?

“By supporting Dine Around, I not only support the good pro bono work of VLSC, but I also support our local businesses.  That’s a Win-Win.” – Jonathan Wong, Donahue Fitzgerald, LLP “I am excited every year about Dine Around for Justice. I get the opportunity to do all of my favorite things in one night: […]

August Upcoming Events

Representing Startups: Part II August 6, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. In Part II of this series, Sanjiv Dhawan and Michael Indrajana will outline some of the fundamental issues and questions that arise when representing a new business at the initial stages. The program will include real scenarios, sources for forms and other helpful information. […]