Read below to find training and pro bono opportunities.

CaliforniaProBono.org

www.CaliforniaProBono.org offers a database of pro bono projects and opportunities throughout California, a statewide training calendar for pro bono volunteers, and a news and alerts section.  This link takes you directly to the list of organizations accepting volunteer attorneys to assist with the foreclosure crisis.  Several organizations have listed the type of assistance needed.  To find out the details about the other organizations' volunteer opportunities, you may call them directly.

CLICK HERE to find and learn about legal services organizations that need volunteer attorneys.

Trainings for Attorneys

Protecting the Rights of Homeowners with Limited Scope Representation

June 8, 2009 FREE PROGRAM and earn MCLE Credit

Homeowner association law is complex and the field is growing rapidly. This program is designed to not only provide the technical background to the field, but the practical skills to use limited scope representation to assist homeowners who would otherwise be without competent legal assistance.

This program will also provide best practices, risk management materials, fee agreements, and other materials, including sample fee agreements, client handouts, and other documents designed to set up a limited scope representation practice from scratch.

CLICK HERE to access the archived web program

Defending Subprime Mortgage Foreclosures 2008

FREE PROGRAM and earn MCLE Credit (6 hours) 

This program will provide you with the basic information you will need to represent a low-income subprime mortgage foreclosure client, spot potential predatory lending, and much more.  The last hour of the program provides specific information related to California's non-judicial foreclosure process.

Attorneys in legal services and Legal Aid, volunteer lawyer program staff attorneys, housing counselors, and other working with low-income client with subprime mortgage problems will also benefit from attending.

Presenters:

• Tara Twomey, Of Counsel, National Consumer Law Center

CLICK HERE to access this archived web program

California Unlawful Detainer Defense

FREE PROGRAM and earn MCLE Credit (3 hours)

The program is specifically designed to equip attorneys in law firms and corporate law departments who are interested in volunteering to represent low-income clients facing eviction from subprime mortgage foreclosed property.  Attorneys in legal services and Legal Aid, volunteer lawyer program staff attorneys, housing counselors, and other working with low-income client with subprime mortgage problems will also benefit from attending.

After this training you will:

• Understand the basics of unlawful detainer practice
• The key issues in foreclosures unfair detainer defenses
• Understand how to handle unlawful utility shut-offs and change of locks 

Presenter: 

• Maeve Elise Brown, Executive Director, Housing and Economic Rights Advocates  

CLICK HERE to access this archived web program

PLI is also presenting a special training on defending mortgage foreclosures involving predatory lending. Though this training is designed for NY attorneys, it has general information that is helpful for all attorneys. Please click on the link below.

Defending Mortgage Foreclosures 2008

Once you complete a training, you are encouraged to volunteer by connecting with an organization that is ready and waiting for your assistance.  You may access that information by clicking on the link above in the Probono.net/CA section.

Pleadings Bank:

Housing and Economic Rights Advocates (HERA) maintains a library of useful legal pleadings to help consumer attorneys help the public. Membership is required to access these pleadings. CLICK HERE to apply for free membership.

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