Recently, the Harriett Buhai Center hosted its first Donor Appreciation Brunch to recognize the individuals and firms who have supported the Century Campaign through its inaugural year and debuted its new video (above), featuring six Century Campaign donors: Bruce Clemens, Judy Forman, Larry Ginsberg, Dan Jaffe, Scott Mowrey and Jim Parks. Each spoke passionately of the legal hurdles faced by
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The Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law recently began a new service that will strengthen the care provided to women veterans living in Los Angeles. The Domestic Violence Outreach for Women Veterans Project is designed to address the domestic abuse experienced by women veterans, and lower the risk of physical and mental health problems associated with personal
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In the sleek corridors of Winston & Strawn LLP, partners from some of the top corporate law firms in Los Angeles gathered to network and learn more about the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law. A luncheon, graciously co-hosted by Buhai Board Member Susan Alker (Winston & Strawn LLP) and long-time supporter, Susan Steinhauser, was
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“I have seen victims of domestic violence—who are scared and unsure of themselves—morph into assertive women and men who know their rights and want to take charge of their cases after coming to the Buhai Center,” said summer 2013 intern, Suzanna Megrabyan. “You would not experience that in a classroom.” The resounding message from the
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Success can be defined in many ways. One measure is contribution to public service and community welfare. For 7 Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law volunteers recently recognized by Super Lawyers magazine as Southern California Rising Stars, their ascent includes helping very low-income family law litigants. The Center extends well-deserved congratulations to Johnna K. Boylan
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