NVRDC’s Summer Associate Series: June 14, 2022 to July 27, 2022
NVRDC is pleased to offer a six-week Summer Associates Program where law students can learn about new areas of law they may not be familiar with. This series enables firms to showcase the rich and unique pro bono opportunities available. Please feel free to share the registration information for this webinar series!
WEEK 1
Topic: NVRDC’s Summer Associate Series: Representing Youth Survivors
When: June 14, 2022 from 12 pm to 1 pm ET
Join Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC) to learn about how to represent survivors ages 13 to 24. NVRDC's Youth Services program specialized in civil protection orders (CPOs), Title IX advocacy, and crime victims’ rights for younger survivors.
Presenter(s): Megan Challendar, Managing Attorney
Register in advance for this webinar: https://bit.ly/Summer6-14
WEEK 2
Topic: NVRDC's Summer Associate Series: Crime Victims' Rights 101
When: June 29, 2022 from 12 pm to 1 pm ET
Did you know that victims of crime have rights under federal and DC law? Join Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC) to learn the basics about these laws on the local and national level, and learn how pro bono attorneys access opportunities to represent victims who want to assert these rights during a criminal case.
Presenter(s): Matt Ornstein, NVRDC Strategic Litigation Director
Register in advance for this webinar: https://bit.ly/Summer6-29
WEEK 3
NVRDC's Summer Associate Series: Civil Justice Safety Options for DC Survivors
When: July 13, 2022 from 12 pm to 1 pm ET
Please join Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC) to learn the basics of representing survivors of sexual assault, stalking, or intimate partner violence who seek safety through a Civil Protection Order (CPO) or Anti-Stalking Order (ASO) in DC Superior Court.
Presenter(s): Kristin Eliason, NVRDC Legal Director
Register in advance for this webinar: https://bit.ly/Summer7-13
WEEK 4
Topic: NVRDC's Summer Associate Series: Access to Justice for Survivors via the Victim Legal Network of DC (VLNDC)
When: July 20, 2022 from 12 pm to 1 pm ET
Join Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC) to discuss how you can support victims of crime in accessing justice! VLNDC was created with the ultimate goal of alleviating the legal obstacles that crime victims face after a criminal victimization by creating a seamless network of high-quality, well-trained legal services providers in the areas of criminal representation, civil law, and administrative proceedings. Learn more about why every pro bono lawyer in DC needs to know about VLNDC and how it can support survivors accessing justice by joining our webinar.
Presenter(s): Lee Swanson, VLNDC Managing Attorney
Register in advance for this webinar: https://bit.ly/Summer7-20
WEEK 5
Topic: NVRDC's Summer Associate Series: Assisting Student-Survivors in Title IX & Clery Act cases
When: July 27, 2022 from 12 pm to 1 pm ET
Please join Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC) in learning about opportunities to provide pro bono assistance for students under Title IX and the Clery Act. This discussion will address the crucial role attorneys play in helping campus survivors obtain accommodations and navigate the complaint process. NVRDC staff will discuss the history of, and recent changes to, Title IX, the history and application of the Clery Act, and the current and future challenges faced by student-survivors.
Presenter(s): Kristin Eliason, NVRDC Legal Director & Heba Estafanous, NVRDC Pro Bono Attorney
Register in advance for this webinar: https://bit.ly/Summer7-27
About NVRDC: Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC) empowers victims of all crimes to achieve survivor-defined justice with free, holistic, and trauma-informed advocacy and legal services. NVRDC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and employment. To request an accommodation or ask a question about this series, contact NVRDC’s Pro Bono Coordinator, Jessica Laycock, at least ten (10) days in advance at probono@nvrdc.org. This event is offered free of charge.