Interested in volunteering? Check out some upcoming LIVE DCVLP trainings!
Monday, June 16th
Litigating Civil Protection Order Cases On Behalf of Domestic Violence Survivors
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pmÂ
Place: Ropes & Gray, 700 12th St. NW, Suite 900
Info: This program trains lawyers to provide pro bono representation to domestic violence survivors seeking civil protection orders (CPOs) in DC Superior Court. CPO cases involve a short-term pro bono commitment, generally requiring 12-15 hours of attorney time within a ten-day period, culminating in an evidentiary hearing or a negotiated settlement. A DCVLP supervising attorney enters an appearance as co-counsel in each case and accompanies pro bono attorneys to court. This training program provides an overview of the process for obtaining a CPO. Topics include: dynamics of domestic violence, the Intra-Family Offenses Act, interviewing clients, obtaining evidence and handling contested hearings. For unaffiliated attorney volunteers, DCVLP provides malpractice coverage, office space to meet with clients and administrative support. DC Bar membership is NOT required for attorneys volunteering with DCLVP.
RSVP/Cost: Free. RSVP to our new Volunteer and Clinic Coordinator Mary Ryan, [email protected].
Wednesday, June 25Â
Guardian Ad Litem/Child Advocacy ProgramTraining
Time: 10:00 am- 2:30pm (a light lunch will be provided)
Place: DC Volunteer Lawyers Project Office, 5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW, 6th Floor
Info: This training will prepare attorneys to serve as court-appointed guardians ad litem (GALs) for children in disputed custody cases. Presentations will cover the role of a GAL, custody law and practice, domestic violence and child abuse/neglect, ethical issues in representing child clients, best practices for investigating your case, and interviewing parents and children.Â
To RSVP and for Questions: Contact Mary Ryan, DCVLP Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected].
