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Save the Date

The 16th Annual Breakfast of Champions

Our largest virtual event of the year returns on Thursday, November 16, 2023.The Breakfast of Champions Fundraising virtual event provides a platform for our staff, government officials, community partners and our brave former clients to join and share encouraging stories of triumph and perseverance. We invite you to tune in this year and discover al the ways in which our organization impacts the community.

The Legal Aid Society relies heavily on the generous contributions of its supporters. Your attendance and donations will allow us to continue providing quality legal services to Orange County's residents including low-income families, abused and neglected children, veterans, seniors, and other vulnerable groups. YOU are all our champions!

Make sure you register here!

For SPONSORSHIP opportunities, please click here to purchase your sponsorship packet or contact Donna Haynes at

772-812-5175 or boc@legalaidocba.org.

To make a DONATION, please click here.

The Domino Effect

Television Series

Did you miss the last few episodes? We've got you covered. Click below to watch District 6 Commissioner, Michael "Mike" Scott and Larri Thatcher.

Executive Director, Bethanie Barber and Administrator of the Office of Tenant Services, Aimee Michaels get into the grit of housing issues and tenant/landlord relationships. This episode focuses on resources available to Orange County residents.

Larri Thatcher and District 6 Commissioner, Michael "Mike" Scott, discuss pressing issues on housing, interacting with law enforcement, and services offered by the Legal Aid Society for every member of our community, including those who speak English as a second language.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Beneficial sponsorship opportunities are available. If you're interested in making a difference helping the residents, families, and children of Orange County through The Domino Effect series, while also gaining exposure for your local business or organization, please contact Development Director Donna Haynes at 772-812-5175 or by emailing dhaynes@legalaidocba.org. Thank You!

Every Day is Mother's Day

In observance of Mother's Day celebrated on May 14th, we'd like to wish a happy mother's day to our staff and all the other moms out there!

The VALOR Clinic Project:

Free Legal Help for Orange County Veterans

The Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc., in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs & the Bob Woodruff Foundation, is providing free legal services to Orange County veterans in need. No appointment is required. Income restrictions may apply. Legal assistance offered includes immigration law, family, housing, consumer law, taxes, & more.

Please view the graphic below for all dates and locations.

The Legal Aid Society will be hosting a series of trainings providing in-depth insight into various legal issues. You may click here to view a calendar featuring the training schedule and other Legal Aid Society events. These lunchtime trainings are reserved for lawyers, paralegals, & law students. These trainings are virtual requiring registration via Zoom. A free lunch is available for those attending in person. Space is limited, so please be sure to register and reserve your spot.

To register, please contact Marilyn Carbo (mcarbo@legalaidocba.org) or Michelle Erazmus (merazmus@legalaidocba.org). All trainings will be uploaded to the Legal Aid Society website here.

Upcoming Trainings:

VIRTUAL ONLY - May 23, 2023

The Other Side of GAL –The ins and outs of Criminal GAL work

PBGAL Mary Anne Etzler and Kavita Sookrajh, Staff Attorney

This training will help provide details to a GAL on how handle a Criminal GAL case in Criminal Court and the inner workings of said representation.

IN PERSON & VIRTUAL - June 6, 2023

Professionalism in Family Law

Ritcy Canelon, Family Law Attorney

Learn how the disciplinary system, formation of the attorney client relationship, duties during representation and terminating representation, client relations and practice management, professionalism, researching ethical questions, and information on the Bounds of Advocacy for Family Law.

VITURAL ONLY - June 20, 2023

Adolescent Advocacy

Maylynn Jones & Kira Hartman, Case Coordinators

Learn how to effectively advocate for placement stabilization and welfare of youth ages 12+ in the dependency system.

We have sponsorship opportunities for these informative trainings. Want exposure for your business within the legal community? Please contact Donna Haynes at dhaynes@legalaidocba.org for more information. Thank You!