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Does CLA provide professional liability insurance for volunteer attorneys?

Feb 7, 2018

Yes.  This insurance is primary for attorneys without professional liability insurance and secondary to any other professional liability insurance carried by attorneys and their law firms.

2

What is expected of CLA volunteers?

Feb 7, 2018

CLA volunteers work on projects of their choosing as often as they choose. Once a volunteer attorney agrees to represent a client, the attorney and client will receive a letter from CLA outlining its understanding of the scope of work to be performed by the attorney.  CLA asks that every volunteer report qualifying pro bono […]

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Can I volunteer if I’m not an attorney?

Feb 7, 2018

CLA referred matters often need the assistance of engineers, scientists, database experts, and other professionals to serve as experts, consultants, and in other supporting roles.  

4

Is there a place for me with CLA if I do not have a background in environmental law?

Feb 7, 2018

Absolutely.  Making positive, lasting changes towards restoring the health of the Bay requires attorneys with diverse backgrounds.  Whether you are a litigator or a transactional attorney, work in a large or small law firm, practice as corporate counsel, teach in a law school, or work for the government, there is a place for you to […]

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Who can volunteer at CLA?

Feb 7, 2018

Our volunteers include lawyers in active practice, both in the public and private sectors, and lawyers who are retired but wanting to do public interest work. They include lawyers from a wide variety of disciplines, including not only environmental law, but land use, corporate, tax, administrative, commercial, and general litigation. Whether you are in active […]

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