Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County

Thank you to everyone who joined NLSLA for our Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community Law Day & NLSLA Open House at our El Monte office this month! We’re grateful for the opportunity to bring our neighborhoods together, share valuable information about our programs, and empower individuals and families with resources and support to navigate their legal needs. We look forward to continuing to serve our communities and expand access to justice for all. #NLSLA #AAPICommunity #AccesstoJustice

Congratulations to skip koenig on receiving the President's Award at the 100th Anniversary Installation Gala of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association! We were thrilled to join Skip in celebrating this tremendous honor and recognizing his work expanding access to justice. Thank you to the San Fernando Valley Bar Association for such a memorable evening! Find out more about Skip's work and this achievement: https://lnkd.in/gAuiKF7i

With the support of NLSLA and Orihuela Law Firm, P.C., Alberto fought back after his employer failed to accommodate his needs for his medical condition.     Together, they helped him obtain a settlement, which included lost and unpaid wages, other damages, and the justice he deserves. Everyone deserves the opportunity to work free from discrimination, and with the accommodations they need to succeed.     NLSLA continues to advocate for people with disabilities and their right to work. Learn more about Alberto's case here: https://lnkd.in/gmckRzby

In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, NLSLA's offices will be closed, Monday, October 12. We will reopen Tuesday, October 13. NLSLA honors and recognizes the histories, cultures, and resilience of Indigenous peoples, whose contributions continue to shape our communities.

Congratulations to NLSLA board member David Willingham for being named as one of the top 100 lawyers in California! We celebrate this achievement and thank you for being a champion of our work bringing justice to vulnerable communities throughout Los Angeles County.

Congratulations to NLSLA's Director of Pro Bono, skip koenig, on receiving the San Fernando Valley Bar Association's President's Award! The award will be presented at the SFVBA's 100th Anniversary Installation Gala on October 8. We're grateful for Skip's steadfast commitment to pro bono, disaster legal assistance, and expanding access to justice, and we're delighted to celebrate the SFVBA's 100 years of service to the San Fernando Valley legal community. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gAuiKF7i

This Hispanic Heritage Month, NLSLA proudly celebrates the rich cultures, histories, and countless contributions of the Latino/e communities we serve throughout Los Angeles County. Access to justice should never depend on a person’s language or background. NLSLA remains committed to breaking down barriers and ensuring that individuals and families have access to legal information, resources, and free legal assistance when they need it most. En este Mes de la Herencia Hispana, NLSLA se enorgullece de celebrar las ricas culturas, historias y las innumerables contribuciones de las comunidades latinas a las que servimos en todo el condado de Los Ángeles. El acceso a la justicia nunca debería depender del idioma o el origen de una persona. NLSLA mantiene su compromiso de eliminar las barreras y garantizar que las personas y familias tengan acceso a información legal, recursos y asistencia legal gratuita cuando más lo necesiten. #hispanicheritagemonth

NLSLA is experiencing a historic transformation, and we are honored to share the news with you. Lambreni Waddell has been named NLSLA's Executive Director – Designate, and she will formally take on leadership of the organization January 1, 2027. NLSLA President & CEO Yvonne Mariajimenez will retire at the end of 2026 after 48 years at NLSLA. A collaborative leader in community advocacy and social, justice, Lambreni Waddell previously acted as Chief of Staff and served as NLSLA's first Director of Community Engagement. In her dynamic and impactful career, she has expanded access to healthcare enrollment, strengthened NLSLA's pro bono network, enhanced our re-entry programs, and built lasting connections across our teams and service areas. Yvonne Mariajimenez leaves NLSLA with a powerful legacy of championing the rights of low-income individuals and families across Los Angeles County. Her commitment to the communities NLSLA serves has shaped her work throughout her career—from helping to bring about the passage of the California Homeowner Bill of Rights in the aftermath of the foreclosure crisis, to advancing NLSLA’s Medical-Legal Community Partnerships to address the legal issues that affect health and well-being, to building NLSLA’s capacity to provide critical legal assistance to individuals and families affected by disasters. We celebrate all Yvonne has done for NLSLA and the communities we serve, and we look forward to a bright future with Lambreni leading the organization.  Learn more about this new chapter for NLSLA: https://lnkd.in/gqNcNZAA

Join NLSLA on October 10 for our AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) community law day and open house! This free event at our El Monte office is an excellent opportunity to learn about our services and programs, including assistance in consumer, immigration, housing, public benefits and family law. We look forward to seeing you there! Register at bit.ly/4hQsivv

NLSLA's President & CEO, Yvonne Mariajimenez, and Director of Pro Bono, Skip Koenig were recent featured guests on the podcast of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, where they highlighted NLSLA's history as a leader in legal services, the opportunities NLSLA provides for attorneys and emerging legal professionals, and the many ways we support communities in need throughout Los Angeles County. Tune in to the podcast on YouTube or visit the link in our bio to discover how NLSLA is expanding access to justice in healthcare, disaster assistance, housing, and other areas that improve the lives of our clients.