Alameda County Bar Association
Understanding California's New Gun Violence Restraining Order Law
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Alameda County Bar Association |
| Speakers: |
| Allison Anderman |
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| Location: |
Alameda County Bar Association
1000 Broadway, Suite 480
Oakland, CA 94607 |
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510-302-2222 |
| Date: |
02/14/2018
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
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Preventing Gun Tragedies: Understanding California's New Gun Violence Restraining Order Law
In response to the Isla Vista massacre on May 23, 2014, California enacted the Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO), the first law of its kind that allows family and household members to petition a court for an order temporarily removing a dangerous person's access to guns. GVROs have been used to disarm suicidal individuals, domestic abusers, and people on the terror watchlist.
This program will help attendees understand the key aspects of this groundbreaking law that went into effect on January 1, 2016, and how to identify the circumstances under which it should be utilized to help prevent suicides and other gun violence.
Light lunch provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please plan to bring your own food.
Cost:
FREE for ACBA Members
$75 for Non Members
Please note: there will be a $10 administrative fee if you cannot make the program, and do not cancel 24 hours in advance. A $10 fee will also be assessed for day-of and walk-in registrations.
If you have trouble registering, please contact the Membership Coordinator at staci@acbanet.org
Sponsored by:
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Speaker:
Allison Anderman, Giffords Law Center
Allison Anderman became the managing attorney at Giffords Law Center in April 2017, after joining the organization as a staff attorney in January 2014. One of her primary focuses is partnering with cities and counties around the country to improve local gun laws.
A leading expert on firearms policy and legislation, Allison frequently speaks at conferences and events around the country and has analyzed and debated gun laws on CNN, HuffPost Live, and other news programs. Allison’s radio appearances include national NPR, KQED in San Francisco, KCRW in Los Angeles, and many other regional stations. She has been quoted extensively in the press, including by the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, the Guardian, and many others.
Prior to joining Giffords Law Center, Allison defended low-income individuals sued by debt collectors at two San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit organizations. She also practiced employment law at a Marin County firm. Allison served as an extern to Northern District Court Judge Marilyn Hall Patel and as a research attorney to Alameda Superior Court Judge Gail Brewster Bereola.
