Jones Day
Since 2016, Center for Domestic Peace (C4DP) and Jones Day partners Kapri Saunders, Caroline Mitchell, and Jeff Rabkin, as well as other lawyers in the San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices of Jones Day, have worked together to support victims of domestic violence. Understanding the unique challenges victims face in obtaining restraining orders, Jones Day has provided limited scope representation and handled hearings on applications for domestic violence restraining orders.
(Pictured Omar Jishi, Eli Rubenstein, Alli Rios, and Stephanie Martinez Montes).
With the C4DP Legal System Advocates by their side every step of the way, a pro bono attorney can offer valuable assistance to survivors in their journey toward healing and justice. They help survivors file necessary documents, obtain important records, and prepare for court proceedings. C4DP also offers language support for non-English speakers, ensuring that every survivor has access to legal representation and support.
“I needed a restraining order to help protect myself and my children from my abuser. My legal advocate was able to connect me with the Jones Day team, who helped me obtain a protective order for me and my children. They have been so amazing; they’re responsive, professional, and kind. I like to say that with the Jones Day team and Center for Domestic Peace, I have an army of generals at my side. Additionally, they took my case pro-bono!”
Over a three-year period, Jones Day attorneys and staff devoted more than 3,100 hours to assist domestic violence survivors with cases in the legal system. As a result, for those who decided to move forward with their restraining orders (RO), 100% of the cases have been successful in obtaining RO for their C4DP clients.
This collaborative effort between Jones Day and C4DP’s Legal Systems Advocacy Program (LSAP) has had a positive impact on both victims of domestic violence and the legal community. It has not only helped to protect and empower victims, but it has also allowed new attorneys to gain valuable experience and skills in handling sensitive and complex legal issues, including trial experience presenting in front of judges. This partnership showcases the potential for law firms and organizations to work together for the greater good of society.
We are extremely grateful for our long-standing collaborative partnership with Jones Day.
Legal Systems Advocacy appointments: 415-924-6616
