ABA?expands legal resources to support domestic violence victims
For nearly 28 years, the American Bar Association’s Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence (CDSV) has been a vital national resource for lawyers who represent victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence. In October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the CDSV announced an expansion of its work through the creation of resources needed to build thriving domestic and sexual violence legal programs.
“Expanding our work to support and strengthen law office management practices for frontline domestic violence attorneys directly benefits those attorneys and their clients,” said Maricarmen Garza, chair of the commission.
Through decades of experience, the CDSV has observed that legal service providers who represent domestic and sexual violence clients require proper training and supervision. In response, the commission convened a national steering committee to create the Standards of Practice for the Supervision of Domestic & Sexual Violence Attorneys. The standards establish best practice guidelines for the successful supervision of domestic and sexual violence lawyers. To order a free copy of the standards, visit www. americanbar.org/products.
The CDSV also is publishing the Model Legal Services Agreement (MLSA), provideing sample language and guidance for lawyers representing victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence..
Britt Morton Cobb is new president of FBA West Michigan Chapter
Britt Morton Cobb, attorney and firm partner of Willey & Chamberlain LLP, is the new President of the West Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.
She has worked exclusively as a defense attorney, representing the accused in criminal cases.
Since joining Willey & Chamberlain, her practice has included a wide variety of trial and appellate work at both the state and federal level. Her focus is on her federal practice in Michigan, handling everything from serious drug trafficking and fraud offenses to more minor federal offenses. .
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