April 19, 2009: Managing Partner, Areva D. Martin, Esq., will receive the 2009 PowerPAC Empowerment Award from the Los Angeles African American Women Political Action Committee. Areva D. Martin, Esq., will be honored with the Prestigious Power PAC Award for her leadership and community service at 17th Annual LAAW PAC Award’s Luncheon. Ms. Martin will join a prestigious list of past honorees including Congresswoman Diane Watson, Supervisor Yvonne Burke, Ret., and other prominent female leaders. LAAW PAC promotes and supports African American females in their bid for elected offices and other positions of leadership at the national, state and local level. The event will take place at the USC Town & Gown Hall from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. For tickets to this reception please contact Jacquelynn at jcarrera@martin-martin.net.
April 13, 2009: Martin & Martin, LLP attorneys are featured speakers at 37th Annual CAPSES Conference The California Association of Private Special Education Schools will be having their 37th Annual Conference March 13-14 at the Hilton in Long Beach. Managing Partner, Areva D. Martin, Esq., will be presenting a seminar on Human Resources and will focus on the latest case and statutory developments that impact labor and employment law for private schools. Attorneys Maurice Kane and Aram Kouyoumdjian will be presenting Sexual Harassment, and will cover the various Harassment Laws that can be enacted by private schools.
April 11, 2009: Martin & Martin Participates in 3rd Annual Special Needs Network Tools for Transformation Conference at the Junior Blind of America. Martin & Martin will provide free legal advice and resources at Special Needs Network’s parent and professional conference at the Junior Blind of America. Firm attorneys and staff will provide full support to Special Needs Network and will serve as panelists, and workshop facilitators.
April 3, 2009: Managing Partner, Areva D. Martin, Esq., participates in the California Association of Black Attorneys Annual State-wide Conference. Ms. Martin will participate on a panel on how to develop business and retain clients during recessionary times. Ms. Martin, a frequent keynote speaker and panelists at professional conferences, will provide participants with best practices on legal business development.
February 8, 2009: Martin & Martin, LLP and George Mallory and Associates Co-Host “An Afternoon of Jazz” at the Beverly Hills Country Club.Celebrating Black History Month and Supporting Assemblymember Curren D. Price for Senate, Martin & Martin and George Mallory and Associates hosted an event that brought together elected officials and professionals to the beautiful Beverly Hills Country Club. Those in attendance included Los Angeles County Supervisor, Mark Ridley-Thomas, CLBCF President Yvette Chappel, and Los Angeles County Community College Trustee Board Member Angela Reddock.
February 8, 2009: Managing Partner, Areva D. Martin, Esq., facilitates “Gage Your Non-Profit Strength”. The California Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., hosted a workshop on the legal and financial issues facing non-profit organizations, particularly during these tough economic times. Panelists included Virgil Roberts, Esq. and Ida Yarborough, CPA.
February 17, 2009: Martin & Martin, LLP Co-hosts Event Supporting Councilmember, Jack Weiss for Los Angeles City Attorney. Martin & Martin joined top attorneys in the city in an event supporting Los Angeles Councilmember, Jack Weiss in his campaign for Los Angeles City Attorney.
January 17, 2009: Areva D. Martin, Esq., featured speaker at 2009 ASA Central California Autism Conference. With more than 150 families and educators in attendance, the Central California Autism Society Conference welcomed Special Education advocate and attorney, Areva D. Martin, Esq. Ms. Martin shared her knowledge and expertise on a myriad of topics including developing winning IEPs, understanding special education laws and the importance of inclusion.
