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September 2018
“Trafficked in America” film and panel discussion with Lynette Parker and Ruth Silver-Taube
Lynette Parker and Ruth Silver-Taube will be part of a panel discussion on human trafficking after a showing of "Trafficked in America" a film about Guatemalan teens who were forced to work on an Ohio egg farm. The event is organized by the South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking, and will take place 6:00 pm on Friday, September 7 at the Santa Clara County Building. Register online here.
Find out more »October 2018
Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center Annual Celebration – 2018 Community, Commitment & Courage
This year's theme was "Community, Commitment & Courage" recognizing the incredible strength of our client community and those who tirelessly advocate on their behalf. We saluted our very own Margarita Alvarez, Law Center Clinical Faculty, who retired this summer. Hosted by the Law Center Advisory Board. You can support the event by clicking here. View more event photos View event program Thank you to our sponsors. Your financial support enables us to achieve our mission. in Memory of Eleanor Shurman…
Find out more »October 2019
Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center 25th Anniversary Celebration
The 25th Anniversary theme, “Community, Commitment & Courage,” recognizes the incredible strength of our client community and those who tirelessly advocate on their behalf. The evening celebrated the founders and other early supporters who endeavored to make the Law Center a reality. We are humbled and honored by the continued outpouring of support. View 25th Anniversary Celebration Program View event photos You can support the event by clicking here. Thank you to our INDIVIDUAL CELEBRATION SPONSORS: Law Center Advisory Board…
Find out more »July 2020
Advocating for Justice Speaker Series: Wellness in this Work
Advocating for Justice: Public Interest & Social Justice Perspectives on Lawyering is a remote speaker series. Register online at tinyurl.com/JusticeSpeakerSeries Interpretive services can be provided with 72 hours notice.
Find out more »Advocating for Justice Speaker Series: From Law School to Legal Services
Advocating for Justice: Public Interest & Social Justice Perspectives on Lawyering is a remote speaker series. Register online at tinyurl.com/JusticeSpeakerSeries Interpretive services can be provided with 72 hours notice.
Find out more »October 2020
Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center 2020 Virtual Celebration
Thank you for Celebrating the Law Center’s commitment to teaching, advocacy, and service while recognizing those who make our work possible. The hour-long virtual Celebration included recognition of special honorees, an update on our work, much inspiration, and you – our special guests! We are humbled and honored by the continued outpouring of support. If you are inspired by the Law Center’s work, it is not too late to make a gift towards the Celebration and help keep our programs…
Find out more »September 2021
Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center 2021 Celebration
Thank you for supporting the Law Center's Community, Commitment & Courage event! The hour-long virtual Celebration included recognition of special honorees, a brief history and update on our work, much inspiration, and you – our alumni and friends! We are humbled and honored by the continued outpouring of support. If you could not join us, you can still help us Celebrate the work with a gift to keep our programs strong. Thank you for being part of the Law Center's efforts to educate,…
Find out more »November 2021
Sustained Action: Addressing Bias in the Civil Justice System
One year ago, the Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center hosted a panel discussion with Che Hashim regarding the impact of racial bias on the civil justice system. Since that presentation, Mr. Hashim has led a task force dedicated to the eradication of implicit bias. In this one-hour presentation, Mr. Hashim will describe the ways his organization works to address racial bias and improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in civil litigation. CLE credit: 1 hour elimination of bias. REGISTER…
Find out more »January 2022
KGACLC 2022 Speaker Series – Employment Law Update
Register via Zoom. 2022 will be an epic year in the field of employment law and workers’ rights as the pandemic is changing the legal and economic landscape. Join KGACLC for a panel discussion on the ways the pandemic is affecting the horizon of labor and employment laws. CLE credit: 1 unit Speakers include: Moira Heiges-Goepfert Outten & Golden, LLP Ruth Silver Taube Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center Email afrias2@scu.edu with any questions.
Find out more »April 2022
KGACLC 2022 Speaker Series – Consumer Law Update
Triple Digit Interest Rates and the Doctrine of Unconscionability CLE Credit - 1.0 hour Register via Zoom Though a recent California law capped the interest rate of small consumer loans at approximately 36%, the courts are currently being flooded by collection actions seeking to enforce older consumer loans bearing triple digit interest rates. This webinar will focus on the landmark case of De La Torre v. CashCall, a class action asserting that CashCall’s loans bearing interest rates between 96%-135% were…
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