pro-bono
August 4, 2015
T-Minus One Week: Tee Off to End Domestic Violence
Approximately 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are physically assaulted by an intimate partner every year in the United States. Recognizing the lack of services available to victims in the Orange County area, Laura’s House was formed in 1994 with the dream of building a safe shelter. Twenty-one years later, Laura’s House continues to be… read more
July 9, 2015
Darren Aitken Speaks at Last Month’s OCTLA Education Program
At Aitken Aitken Cohn, our attorneys constantly stay relevant and involved in the legal community. Last month, Partner Darren Aitken and the Honorable Judge Ronald Bauer were asked to present an in-depth discussion on the rulings on Corenbaum v. Lampkin and Ochoa v. Dorado, and how those rulings can impact fellow attorneys’ cases at trial…. read more
May 22, 2015
Ryan’s Story
At just 24 years old, Ryan Corbin had graduated from Pepperdine University with honors, written his first screenplay and was engaged to be married. Then on a hot summer day, he fell through the roof of an apartment complex building, shattering his skull and leaving him with a permanent traumatic brain injury. Pat Boone, famous… read more
May 8, 2015
Aitken Aitken Cohn Named 2015 Community Partner of the Year
Whether it is running in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Race or assisting Operation Helping Hands assemble bags of food to distribute to the homeless, Aitken Aitken Cohn loves giving back to the community. This year, one of the many organizations the firm supports has chosen to honor this dedication. The Constitutional Rights Foundation,… read more
April 20, 2015
Casey Johnson: Attorney Powerhouse and Legal Advice Guru
Despite his busy schedule, AAC partner, Casey Johnson, took time this week to speak at a number of engagements for local law schools. On Saturday, Casey spoke at Whittier Law School to educate students on depositions. The event was organized by the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA) and as the immediate past president of… read more
March 30, 2015
Ashleigh Aitken Tackles the Issue of Diversity in the Legal Community
“Inspiring” and “thought provoking” were just two words students used to describe Ashleigh Aitken’s comments in last month’s “Diversity in the Legal Community Panel” at Chapman University. The event, organized by a coalition of Fowler School of Law student organization leaders, hosted nearly a dozen presidents from Orange County’s affiliate bar associations to speak on… read more
June 30, 2011
Victory for Orange County Residents in Fairgrounds Case
Pro Bono Cases Matter. Never was that more clear than when Wylie and Ashleigh Aitken helped secure a victory in the long-foughtcase concerning the future of the Orange County Fairgrounds. On June 7, 2011, a California Court of Appeals held that the sale of the Orange County Fairgrounds to Facilities Management West could not go… read more
November 11, 2010
“Making a Difference”
Consumer Attorneys of California FORUM Magazine, September 2010, “Making a Difference,” an article about the pro bono representation Wylie and Darren and the top Orange County law firms, provided to the Catholic Worker’s Isaiah House shelter. The success of their efforts saved the shelter so they could continue to feed and house the homeless in… read more
November 19, 2007
Closing the Justice Gap: AB 2301
By Joseph L. Chairez OCBA President The need for legal representation for the poor exceeds current pro bono and charitable fundraising efforts. A recent study shows that there are over 8,000 low-income persons per legal aid lawyer in the state. Volunteer attorneys and the California Legislature seek to close this gap with the implementation of AB… read more