National Disaster Legal Aid Advocacy Center

Who We Are

Welcome! In 2018, Pro Bono Net and Lone Star Legal Aid developed this practice area for DisasterLegalAid.org. We aim to use this area as a means to facilitate connections between advocates working in disaster legal aid and give additional visibility to national disaster legal aid efforts.
The National Disaster Legal Aid Advocacy Center welcomes all advocates and volunteers from nonprofit legal aid organizations, bar associations, pro bono counsel from law firms and corporations, law school students and faculty, and allied nonprofits working on disaster legal aid.

Become a Member

Click on “Join Us” to start. By joining, you will become part of a growing network of advocates, attorneys, and allies in the disaster legal aid community. You'll also have access to:
- The national disaster legal aid listserv
- Information and registration for roundtable discussions
- A FEMA appeals brief bank with templates provided by leading legal aid organizations working on disaster response
- Monthly training calendar sent to your e-mail

Connect with Us

Follow us on social media!
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disasterlegalaid/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/disaster_legal
For more information on what we do, comments, or questions, please contact Jeanne Ortiz at jortiz@probono.net.

Join Us

Highlights

What's New?

COVID-19 Legal Response: For advocates interested in sharing information, resources and strategies, please visit our COVID-19 Legal Response page.
2020 Tennessee Tornado | Legal Community Responds to Tornado Devastation - The Tennessee legal community is already responding to the devastation brought about by the tornadoes that swept through Middle Tennessee on March 3, 2020. Watch for more information here in coming days on what is being done and how you can help.
Figuring Out FEMA: A Trauma-informed Resource for Disaster Survivors - Download your free copy of Figuring Out FEMA, a new pocket-sized, trauma-informed visual resource for people affected by natural disasters.

Touro Law Review publishes its Disaster Relief Symposium Issue.
Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide (IAPPG)

Upcoming Events

Dealing with Coronavirus Disruption: Managing the Mindset of Yourself, Team, and Clients During a Crisis, Online, Apr 1
Good News About Insurance Coverage for COVID-19, Online, Apr 1
Know to Get Started and Client Communications and Management, Remote Systems and Virtual Meetings with Clients [CC], Other, Apr 1
Impact of Coronavirus: Recalcitrant Lenders May Exploit “MAC” Clauses to Avoid Commitments, Online, Apr 2
Remote Legal Support: Learn from the Experts, Online, Apr 2
Remote Work & Remote Legal Service Webinar, Online, Apr 2
Remote Representation for DV Clients: Privacy & the Covid Pandemic, Webinar, Apr 3
Staying Mentally Safe, Sound and Sober During COVID-19 [CC], Other, Apr 6
Housing and Worker Justice During COVID-19, Online, Apr 7
Declared Emergencies: The Changing Legal Landscape During Disasters [CC], Online, Apr 13
Justice During a Pandemic: Legal Empowerment Approaches During the COVID-19 Crisis, Online, Apr 14
Equal Justice Conference 2020 (Postponed), Atlanta, May 6 - May 09
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) Conference 2020, Phoenix, May 18 - May 21

You put in the hours to become a legal expert. Can communities affected by natural disasters count on your skills? Visit www.disasterlegalaid.org/get-started to learn more.

New Remote Legal Support Guide

Pro Bono Net, the Immigration Advocates Network, and partners release the Remote Legal Support Guide: A Best Practices Manual for Nonprofit and Pro Bono Innovation

The Remote Legal Support Guide: A Best Practices Manual for Nonprofit and Pro Bono Innovation is a collaborative text by over 10 organizations that pools expert resources and experience and explores different ways to leverage technology and share strategies that increase rural and underserved communities' access to justice. The Guide and more background on this initiative is available here. We hope this resource is helpful for any programs considering shifting to remote support to help keep staff, clients and communities healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.