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  • Staff Attorneys/Paralegal Job Announcements

    • September 9, 2020
    • Posted by: Donna Jones
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    Some exciting grant opportunities (details to follow in our next newsletter) are allowing SLOLAF to grow, serve more people, and address more legal needs in SLO County.  Please help us find capable and passionate legal professionals to join our team.  SLOLAF has the following job openings, available immediately.  Feel free to forward these to potential… Continue Reading Staff Attorneys/Paralegal Job Announcements

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  • SLOLAF’s Legal Director Stephanie Barclay receives  John L. Seitz Community Service Award 

    • January 4, 2019
    • Posted by: Donna Jones
    • Category: Press Releases
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     SAN LUIS OBISPO, December 19, 2018 – The San Luis Obispo County Bar Association recently presented Stephanie Barclay with the John L. Seitz Award for Community Service. Barclay was hired as Project Director of Senior Legal Services Project in 2013 and elevated to Executive Director of San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation (SLOLAF) in 2014,… Continue Reading SLOLAF’s Legal Director Stephanie Barclay receives  John L. Seitz Community Service Award 
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  • SLOLAF Welcomes New Executive Director

    • November 1, 2018
    • Posted by: slolaf
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    SLOLAF Welcomes New Executive Director, CPA Donna Jones San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation (SLOLAF) is thrilled to welcome Donna Jones as its new Executive Director. Ms. Jones, a Certified Public Accountant who most recently served as the Director of Finance & Administration at The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County, brings a wealth of experience… Continue Reading SLOLAF Welcomes New Executive Director

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  • SLOLAF Receives $16,662.50 Cy Pres Award Stemming From Local Consumer Protection Lawsuit

    • September 4, 2018
    • Posted by: slolaf
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    San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation (SLOLAF) received a cy pres award of $16,662.50 stemming from a local class action lawsuit addressing unlawful consumer practices. A cy pres award is granted to a non-profit organization, agreed upon by plaintiff and defense counsel, as part of a class action lawsuit settlement when there are funds leftover… Continue Reading SLOLAF Receives $16,662.50 Cy Pres Award Stemming From Local Consumer Protection Lawsuit

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  • SLOLAF’s Third Annual Fundraiser

    • September 12, 2016
    • Posted by: slolaf
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    San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation (SLOLAF) held its third annual fundraiser on September 10 at the extraordinary Edna Valley home of attorneys Lisa and Michael Toke.  200 guests stepped back into the 1920’s “Midnight in Paris” and enjoyed a traditional French dinner prepared by Chef Jose Dahan, French wine, signature martinis, casino tables, raffles,… Continue Reading SLOLAF’s Third Annual Fundraiser

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  • San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

    • January 1, 2016
    • Posted by: slolaf
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    By: Stephanie Barclay, Executive Director San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation (“SLOLAF”) is pleased to announce its 2016 Board of Directors. We welcome new members: Ryan Maxwell (Pacific Western Bank), Natalie Frye Laacke (Adamski Moroski Madden Cumberland & Green LLP), Matthew Boutte (Attorney) and Nicole Pazdan (Elder Placement Professionals). And, we thank continuing board members:… Continue Reading San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

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  • Senior Legal Services Project Fights Elder Abuse

    • December 15, 2015
    • Posted by: slolaf
    • Category: Articles
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    By Stephanie Barclay, Project Director, Senior Legal Services Project, a SLO Legal Alternatives (SLOLAC) program The call came in like so many others. The woman on the other end of the phone call, “Anna”, said she needed a divorce. “This one will be easy,” I thought, since Senior Legal Services Project (SLSP) does not handle… Continue Reading Senior Legal Services Project Fights Elder Abuse

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  • SLOLAF’s Second Annual Fundraiser

    • October 12, 2015
    • Posted by: slolaf
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    San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation (SLOLAF) held its second annual fundraiser on October 10 at the magnificent Edna Valley home of attorneys Lisa and Michael Toke.  200 guests enjoyed “A Night In Tuscany” including an Italian feast prepared by Chef Jose Dahan, accompanied by a string quartet, theme-inspired libations, raffles, and a lively live… Continue Reading SLOLAF’s Second Annual Fundraiser

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  • SLO Legal Alternatives Brings In the New Year with a New Name and New Leadership

    • November 1, 2014
    • Posted by: slolaf
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    By: Stephanie Barclay, Executive Director SLO Legal Alternatives, also known as “SLOLAC” will have a new name as of January 1, 2015. The organization, which has been providing free legal help to low-income SLO County residents for over 20 years, will now provide free services as the San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation (or “SLOLAF”).… Continue Reading SLO Legal Alternatives Brings In the New Year with a New Name and New Leadership

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  • Senior Legal Services Project Helps Victim of Mortgage Scam

    • November 30, 2012
    • Posted by: slolaf
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    By Andy Greensfelder The 2009 recession pounded Bob Edmonds’ business as it did to so many. Edmonds, a client of Senior Legal Services Project, a program of San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation (formerly SLOLAC), found it impossible to keep up with his mortgage payments. Facing foreclosure, Edmonds searched for a Joan modification. Instead, he found… Continue Reading Senior Legal Services Project Helps Victim of Mortgage Scam

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