November 2021
In This Edition
PLC Board Member Yolanda Victoria Torres Assists Homeless Korean War Veteran
Cisco Attorneys Volunteer at PLC‘s Virtual Legal Clinic for Nonprofits
#GivingTuesday is November 30
PLC Saves Veteran from Homelessness
Each November, we take time to feature one of the many volunteers for justice who assist vulnerable veterans through PLC’s Operation Veterans Re-Entry. We are proud to share the life-changing results PLC Board Member Yolanda Victoria Torres recently helped a homeless Korean War veteran achieve.

“After being induced into a fraudulent marriage, our client’s monthly financial benefits were withheld. We were able to obtain a Nullity of Marriage, which resulted in our client’s financial benefits being reinstated. Without the assistance of PLC, our client would have experienced several difficulties navigating the court system to achieve this result,” said Yolanda.

“My experience providing pro bono work for the PLC has been rewarding. My Nullity of Marriage client was beyond grateful. It feels good to help those in need and ensure that justice is served on their behalf,” she continued.

Since 2012, PLC served over 1,650 veterans and recovered over $8 million in back and future benefits in partnership with pro bono attorneys like Yolanda. Honor our veterans and those who serve them with a tax-deductible donation to PLC today. All new donors in November will count toward unlocking an additional $40,000 year-end gift from Yolanda and her fellow PLC Board members.
Cisco Attorneys Assist 9 Local Nonprofits
Earlier this month, 14 volunteers for justice from Cisco’s legal department assisted nine local organizations at PLC’s Virtual Legal Clinic for Nonprofits. One nonprofit client shared: “Being able to talk through my questions with a knowledgeable attorney gave me confidence that I’m on the right path.”

Led by Reyhan Bilici and Tanjeev Thandi, the Cisco legal volunteers assisted nonprofits working on issues such as: sex trafficking survivors, immigrant youth, cancer patients, and animal rescue. On behalf of our clients, we are also grateful for the participation of Cisco’s Osman Mohammed, Rick Smith, Bill Morlan, Andy Bohlmann, Jason Buttura, Tina Chi, Gaelle Lamande, Jon Schwartz, Tiffany Do, Angela Koo, Tylin Woodstock, and Joginder Yadav, as well as PLC volunteers Anna Garabedi and Sojin Kim.

If you or someone you know would like to learn more about volunteering with PLC, please visit our website.
November 30 is #GivingTuesday and Final Day of PLC’s November New Donor Drive
During Pro Bono Week last month, the PLC Board of Directors launched an exciting New Donor Drive and pledged $40,000 if 40 new donors give during October/November and another 40 give in December. A donation of any amount by a new donor counts toward our goal.

Next Tuesday is not only the worldwide celebration of generosity known as Giving Tuesday, but also the last day for new donors to count toward our October/November goal. If you have been waiting to make your first gift to PLC, you don’t have to wait until Tuesday. Please also share this campaign with others who want to help bridge the justice gap. Together, we can ensure PLC has a great start to our next 40 years of service to Orange County.